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Safe Sleep Practices for Infants in Child Care
12/18/2025Keep Babies Safe: A Guide to Safe Sleep in Child Care Caring for infants is a big responsibility. One of the most important things you do every day is make sure babies #sleep safely. When babies sleep safely, they stay healthy, and their #parents feel good knowing their child is in good hands. Som... Safe Sleep Practices for Infants in Child Care
Supporting Children with Big Emotions in the Classroom
12/12/2025Every #early-childhood-educator knows the scene: A block tower tumbles, a cracker breaks in half, or it is time to come inside from the playground. Suddenly, a child is on the floor, tears streaming, screaming, or perhaps shutting down completely. These are "big emotions"—intense feelings like... Supporting Children with Big Emotions in the Classroom
How to Choose the Right Child Care Training Program
12/18/2025Finding the right training program can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. There are so many options! You might see classes online, classes in person, long courses, and short courses. It can be overwhelming. But choosing the right training is one of the most important things you wi... How to Choose the Right Child Care Training Program
ChildCareEd Courses for Child Care Providers in Florida
12/17/2025Continuing education is essential for child care professionals in Florida. Whether you’re a teacher, center director, assistant, or family child care provider, the state requires ongoing training to ensure children receive safe, high-quality care. ChildCareEd.com offers online courses that are... ChildCareEd Courses for Child Care Providers in Florida
How Play Supports Brain Development in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
12/17/2025When you watch children play, what do you see? You might see joy, energy, and maybe a little bit of a mess! It looks like simple fun. But underneath all that fun, something amazing is happening. Play is serious work for a child’s brain. It is the very best way for young children to learn. T... How Play Supports Brain Development in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
How to Build Strong Relationships with Families in Child Care
12/16/2025Building strong, positive relationships with families is one of the most rewarding and essential parts of being a child care provider. When #parents and guardians feel trusted, respected, and involved, the children in your care feel #safer and happier. It creates a bridge between #home and school t... How to Build Strong Relationships with Families in Child Care
Supporting Dual Language Learners in Child Care Settings
12/16/2025In today's world, our classrooms are more diverse than ever before. As a child care provider, you likely have children in your care who speak a #language other than English at home. These children are known as Dual Language Learners (DLLs). They are doing the amazing work of learning two languages ... Supporting Dual Language Learners in Child Care Settings
How to Create a Safe and Healthy Child Care Environment
12/16/2025Parents trust child care providers with their most precious gifts: their children. Whether you run a home daycare or a large center, your number one job is to keep those children safe and #healthy. A safe environment allows children to explore, play, and learn without getting hurt. A healthy environ... How to Create a Safe and Healthy Child Care Environment
Daily Lesson Planning Tips for Busy Child Care Providers
12/15/2025Being a child care provider is a very busy job. You spend your day changing diapers, wiping noses, serving snacks, and keeping children #safe. With so much to do, finding time to write a lesson plan can feel impossible. However, having a plan actually saves you time. When you know exactly what act... Daily Lesson Planning Tips for Busy Child Care Providers
ChildCareEd Courses for Child Care Providers in New York
12/17/2025Continuing education is a vital part of working as a child care provider in New York. Whether you are a center director, family day care owner, assistant teacher, or program administrator, New York requires ongoing training to ensure high-quality care for children. ChildCareEd.com offers a wide rang... ChildCareEd Courses for Child Care Providers in New York
