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CDA Certificate Cost: Training Fee vs. CDA Credential Fee Explained
08/20/2026Are you budgeting for your CDA and wondering why training costs are separate from the credentialing fee? Understanding the difference can help you plan expenses and avoid surprises. Start with ChildCareEd’s FREE CDA Introduction, which provides an overview of the credentialin... CDA Certificate Cost: Training Fee vs. CDA Credential Fee Explained
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Celebrating World Teachers' Day and Nurturing Early Childhood Educators: ChildCareEd's Commitment to Excellence
09/25/2023World Teachers' Day is observed each year on October 5. It's a day to say thank you to teachers all around the world. ChildCareEd, an organization deeply committed to supporting #early-childhood-educators, plays an essential part in honoring and empowering these educators on this special day and thr... Celebrating World Teachers' Day and Nurturing Early Childhood Educators: ChildCareEd's Commitment to Excellence
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Ohio
09/29/2026ChildCareEd courses can be converted to Ohio Approved credit and are accepted by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services for annual ongoing professional development requirements for staff members, employees, administrators, providers, emergency/substitute caregivers, assistants, and family c... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Ohio
What Would the Proposed Head Start Changes Mean for Children and Families?
09/14/2026Head Start leaders are facing a proposal that could reshape enrollment, schedules, staffing, family services, and classroom practice. While the rule is not final, Leveling the Playing Field: ERSEA for Head Start can help providers strengthen eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and atten... What Would the Proposed Head Start Changes Mean for Children and Families?
Full STEAM Ahead!
11/16/2021Have you ever found yourself thinking, “You want me to teach Science to my infants and toddlers? That can’t be right!” Or “I don’t know how to do that?” Or even “Isn’t Science for older children?” Scientific learning may app... Full STEAM Ahead!
How can I introduce STEM concepts in early childhood?
07/28/2026Curious how a simple bucket of water, a box of blocks, or a tray of recycled bits can spark big thinking in young children? If you want practical strategies that fit busy days and licensing realities, start with a focused, developmentally appropriate approach. Explore Building Early Science Foundati... How can I introduce STEM concepts in early childhood?
What Can Hot vs. Cold Sorting Teach Preschoolers About Safety?
09/11/2026How can a simple sorting activity help preschoolers recognize danger without making safety frightening? Pair the Hot or Cold Sorting Mat with intentional conversations, supervision, and real-world examples to build temperature vocabulary and safer decision-making. For broader professional learning, ... What Can Hot vs. Cold Sorting Teach Preschoolers About Safety?
How Can Preschool Sorting Activities Teach Temperature Concepts Safely?
09/21/2026How can a simple hot-and-cold sorting activity build both scientific thinking and safer decision-making? With carefully chosen visuals, calm language, and intentional supervision, educators can help children develop temperature vocabulary without asking them to touch hazards. For deeper guidance on ... How Can Preschool Sorting Activities Teach Temperature Concepts Safely?
Can You Build a Leaf Bridge? Fall STEM Challenges for Pre-K
08/18/2026Can a handful of leaves and twigs become a bridge strong enough for a toy animal? This playful fall investigation helps children practice #engineering, observation, language, and early math while learning that thoughtful redesign is part of the process. To strengthen your planning and questioning st... Can You Build a Leaf Bridge? Fall STEM Challenges for Pre-K
How Can Child Care Providers Strengthen Food Safety Practices?
09/14/2026Food safety in child care protects children whose developing bodies can be especially vulnerable to foodborne illness, choking, and allergic reactions. Build a reliable daily system with Food Preparation and Nutrition to strengthen handling, storage, preparation, and allergy-prevention practices whi... How Can Child Care Providers Strengthen Food Safety Practices?
