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How ChildCareEd and Rasmussen University Can Help You Move Toward a Higher Credential Level
04/08/2026If you are working toward a higher credential level in early childhood education, you may already know that the path can look different depending on where you live. Some states use terms like career lattice, credential ladder, workforce registry, or career pathway instead of one shared national syst... How ChildCareEd and Rasmussen University Can Help You Move Toward a Higher Credential Level
Teaching First Aid Basics to Kids Through Activities
04/10/2026Teaching young children simple first aid is powerful. This short guide helps child care providers and directors use fun, safe activities to teach life-saving skills. You will find easy games, role-play ideas, and ways to check learning. Why does teaching first aid through activities matter? Youn... Teaching First Aid Basics to Kids Through Activities
Activity Center Ideas to Refresh Your Classroom
04/10/2026Refreshing your learning centers can make a big difference in your daily routine and the children’s engagement. This article gives simple, practical ideas you can use right away — even on a tight budget and a busy schedule. You’ll find quick swaps, theme ideas, management tips, and... Activity Center Ideas to Refresh Your Classroom
10 STEM Ideas for Preschoolers to Explore and Learn
04/10/2026Young children are curious by nature. This article gives child care providers and directors 10 easy, low-prep STEM ideas that you can try with your #preschoolers tomorrow. Each idea is simple, safe, and built for play. These activities help children learn to ask questions, test ideas, count, measure... 10 STEM Ideas for Preschoolers to Explore and Learn
Texas Daycare Rules Providers Should Know: A Simple Guide
04/10/2026Running or using a daycare in #Texas means following many rules so children stay #safe and families trust your program. This short guide helps #providers and directors see the most important rules, what to keep on file, and how to prepare for inspections. State requirements change and can be differe... Texas Daycare Rules Providers Should Know: A Simple Guide
Georgia DECAL Licensing Visits: What Inspectors Look For and How to Prepare
04/10/2026Getting ready for a Georgia DECAL visit can feel stressful. This guide helps child care providers and directors see what inspectors look for and how to prepare. Read the quick steps, checklists, and links to trusted resources so your program can pass visits and keep kids safe. For Georgia rul... Georgia DECAL Licensing Visits: What Inspectors Look For and How to Prepare
What Milestones Should a 2-Year-Old Be Reaching?
04/09/2026Working in child care, you watch children grow every day. This short guide helps you know what most 2-year-olds can do, how to support them in your classroom, when to act, and why your observations matter. Use simple checks, kind talks with families, and quick activities to help each child succeed. ... What Milestones Should a 2-Year-Old Be Reaching?
What are the developmental milestones from birth to 5 years and how can providers track them?
04/09/2026Watching a child grow is part of our job as child care providers. This short guide helps you know what most children learn from birth to five years. It also shows easy ways to track skills, talk with families, and act when you are worried. Use simple checklists, play moments, and kind conversation... What are the developmental milestones from birth to 5 years and how can providers track them?
What Are the Early Signs of Autism in Toddlers and Preschoolers?
04/09/2026Young children grow fast. As a child care provider or director, you see children every day. That makes you one of the best people to notice when a child needs extra help. This short guide explains what to watch for, why early action matters, how to talk with families kindly, and what steps to take... What Are the Early Signs of Autism in Toddlers and Preschoolers?
What Milestones Should a 3-Year-Old Be Reaching?
04/09/2026As a fellow child care provider, you watch children every day. At 3 years old, children often reach big steps in how they speak, move, think, and play. This short guide helps you spot key signs, track progress, and act kindly if a child needs more support. Use these ideas with families and your team... What Milestones Should a 3-Year-Old Be Reaching?
