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Child Care Compliance Tracking: Training Records, Certificates, and Staff Progress
05/29/2026Managing staff #training, #records, and #certificates can feel like a full-time job. This article explains how the ChildCareEd Group Admin helps directors and providers keep accurate files, watch staff progress, and stay on top of #compliance. State requirements vary - check your state licensi... Child Care Compliance Tracking: Training Records, Certificates, and Staff Progress
How Daycare Directors Can Manage Staff Training Online
05/29/2026Running a child care center means juggling licensing, families, staffing, and daily care. Online staff training can make that work easier — especially when you use a centralized tool like the ChildCareEd Admin Portal (formerly Group Admin). This guide helps directors and administrators plan, a... How Daycare Directors Can Manage Staff Training Online
Intergenerational Activities for Kids: Learning Across Generations
05/29/2026Intergenerational activities bring young children and older adults together to share stories, play, and learn. These moments help kids grow their social skills, language, and kindness. They also give older adults a chance to teach and feel useful. Below you will find easy steps, ideas, and safety ti... Intergenerational Activities for Kids: Learning Across Generations
Exploring Cultures with Around the World Activities
05/29/2026Traveling the world with your classroom can be easy, low-cost, and full of learning. Around-the-world activities help young children notice differences with respect and build a kinder classroom. These ideas support language, math, art, social-emotional learning, and community. For quick ready-to-... Exploring Cultures with Around the World Activities
Maryland 45-Hour Child Care Certification Guide
05/29/2026This short guide answers common questions for child care leaders and staff about Maryland's 45-hour training. It is written for #Maryland child care #providers and #directors who need clear next steps. The guide covers what the 45-hour courses are, who must take them, how to finish them (online, in... Maryland 45-Hour Child Care Certification Guide
Fall Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
05/29/2026Fall is a great time to make simple, hands-on learning that children love. In your #preschoolers space, try small stations that invite touching, smelling, pouring, and counting. Simple seasonal materials help children explore change, build skills, and settle big feelings. For more ideas and ready-... Fall Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Child Care Workforce Registry: Training, Records, and Career Growth
05/29/2026Every day you keep children safe and help them learn. A workforce registry can make the job of tracking staff training, records, and career steps much easier. Use your #registry to store #training, show #credentials, support staff #career growth, and strengthen your program in the #workforce. state ... Child Care Workforce Registry: Training, Records, and Career Growth
Fall Circle Time Ideas for Preschool and Daycare
05/29/2026Fall circle time can be cozy, short, and full of learning. Use these ideas to refresh your #preschool day with a calm gathering that builds skills, connection, and joy. Try to keep circle moments short (5–15 minutes) and change activities when children lose interest. These tips will help yo... Fall Circle Time Ideas for Preschool and Daycare
MSDE-Approved Online Courses for Child Care Providers
05/29/2026If you run or work in a child care program in Maryland, you need training that meets the Maryland State Department of Education rules. This short guide explains which online courses count, how to pay for them, why they matter, and how to avoid common mistakes. Use trusted MSDE-approved sources like... MSDE-Approved Online Courses for Child Care Providers
Pumpkin, Leaves, and Apples: Fall Activities for Preschoolers
05/29/2026Fall is a wonderful time to use pumpkins, leaves, and apples for hands-on learning. These materials are cheap, seasonal, and full of learning power. This short guide helps child care providers pick easy activities, keep children safe, and build skills in a #playful way. Try one idea, notice what chi... Pumpkin, Leaves, and Apples: Fall Activities for Preschoolers
