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State-Approved Trainings in Minnesota: A Clear Guide for Child Care Professionals
01/13/2026Whether you’re a child care teacher, family child care provider, assistant, or director in Minnesota, understanding state-approved training requirements is essential for licensing, compliance, and professional growth. This article explains how state-approved trainings work in Mi... State-Approved Trainings in Minnesota: A Clear Guide for Child Care Professionals
CDA GRATIS
01/13/2026Imagina esto: obtienes tu certificado CDA, te sientes más seguro(a) en tu trabajo y se abren nuevas oportunidades laborales—sin pagar cientos de dólares de tu bolsillo. Para muchos educadores de la primera infancia, esto sí es posible cuando becas y programas de reembolso ... CDA GRATIS
Language explosions: how to support speech and reduce frustration
01/12/2026What is a “ #language explosion,” and when does it happen? A language explosion is a time when a child’s communication skills grow quickly. You may notice children: Use more words each week Copy new words they hear Try longer phrases Ask for things more often Get upse... Language explosions: how to support speech and reduce frustration
Tummy time without tears: positioning and playful progressions
01/12/2026What is tummy time, and why does it #matter? Tummy time is when a baby is placed on their stomach while awake and watched closely by an adult. It helps babies practice important skills, like: Lifting and turning the head Strengthening neck, shoulder, and back muscles Getting ready to rol... Tummy time without tears: positioning and playful progressions
Staff teamwork: consistent responses across rooms
01/12/2026What does “consistent responses across rooms” mean? It means your team agrees on how to handle common situations, and you use the same basic steps in every #classroom. For example, the response to biting should not be “very strict” in one room and “no big deal” ... Staff teamwork: consistent responses across rooms
A Complete Guide to State-Approved Child Care Training in Pennsylvania
01/12/2026Working in child care is both rewarding and demanding. In Pennsylvania, child care professionals are responsible for keeping children safe, supporting their #development, and partnering with families. To help providers meet these responsibilities, the state requires state-approved child care trainin... A Complete Guide to State-Approved Child Care Training in Pennsylvania
Building a calm classroom: lighting, noise, schedules, and “cozy corners”
01/12/2026What makes a classroom feel calm? A calm classroom is not always quiet. Children will still laugh, talk, and move. Calm means the room feels safe, predictable, and not too “busy.” When the environment is calm, you may notice: Fewer meltdowns during transitions More time in #play and... Building a calm classroom: lighting, noise, schedules, and “cozy corners”
A Clear Guide to State-Approved Child Care Training in Oklahoma
01/12/2026Whether you’re just starting in the child care field or you’re an experienced provider looking to maintain or advance your credentials, state-approved child care training in Oklahoma is essential. Oklahoma has specific training requirements that help ensure all child care professionals a... A Clear Guide to State-Approved Child Care Training in Oklahoma
Maximize Your Training Opportunities with the Educational Incentive Program (EIP)
01/07/2025Maximize Your Training Opportunities with the Educational Incentive Program (EIP) At ChildCareEd, we are committed to supporting #early-childhood- #educators and caregivers in enhancing their knowledge and skills. One great way to make training more affordable is through the Educational Incentive... Maximize Your Training Opportunities with the Educational Incentive Program (EIP)
🚌🍑 Ideas de excursiones en Georgia
01/12/2026Georgia es un estado lleno de encanto, belleza natural, #riqueza-cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje práctico que pueden enriquecer profundamente la #educación-infantil-temprana. Ya sea que su programa de cuidado infantil esté ubicado en el área metropolitana de Atlan... 🚌🍑 Ideas de excursiones en Georgia
