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How can child care providers help infants and preschoolers sleep beter and stay safe?
02/18/2026Introduction — Why this matters As a child care provider or director, you help families rest easier by keeping little ones safe and well-rested. Good sleep supports growth, behavior, learning, and health for both #infants and #preschoolers. Safe sleep rules also prevent serious dang... How can child care providers help infants and preschoolers sleep beter and stay safe?
How can Nevada’s updated infant-toddler guidelines refresh daily routines in Birth–4 classrooms?
07/01/2026Every day in a Birth–4 room, you set the tone for children’s first learning steps. Nevada has updated rules and helpful guidance that can refresh how you plan naps, diapering, feeding, play time, and teacher-child interactions. Understanding children's sleep stages can help you schedule ... How can Nevada’s updated infant-toddler guidelines refresh daily routines in Birth–4 classrooms?
Toddler Wake-Up Tears: Sleep, Emotions, and Morning Routines
06/16/2026Many #toddlers wake up from naps or night sleep upset. As child care providers you see this often. This article explains simple reasons for morning tears and easy steps staff can use to help children calm down, feel safe, and join the day. We use short lists, real classroom ideas, and links to helpf... Toddler Wake-Up Tears: Sleep, Emotions, and Morning Routines
National Grouch Day: Turning Grouches into Giggles, Teaching Kids about Handling Negative Emotions
10/14/2024National Grouch Day, invites us to take a moment to reflect on the often-overlooked emotions of grumpiness and frustration. By fostering an environment where children can explore their emotions, we can help them develop essential skills in emotional intelligence and coping strategies. Consider trai... National Grouch Day: Turning Grouches into Giggles, Teaching Kids about Handling Negative Emotions
What Social-Emotional Learning Activities Work Best for Toddlers in Minnesota Classrooms?
05/14/2026Young #toddlers need simple ways to learn feelings and self-control. In Minnesota classrooms, small, repeatable activities help children name feelings, calm their bodies, and grow trusting relationships. This short guide gives practical ideas you can try tomorrow, links to helpful resources, and r... What Social-Emotional Learning Activities Work Best for Toddlers in Minnesota Classrooms?
Supporting the Nevada Childcare Workforce
04/13/2023Child care professionals in Nevada advance their education and careers by using the Nevada Early Care and Education Professional Career Ladder and the Nevada Registry. Training you take to move up the Career Ladder often also counts toward annual professional development hours. For examples of how C... Supporting the Nevada Childcare Workforce
Empowering Child Care Providers: How ChildCareEd Paves the Path to Career Advancement
03/27/2024In the field of #early-childhood education, professional #development is not just a choice but a necessity. Child care providers are entrusted with the critical task of nurturing the next generation, and to excel in this role, ongoing education and training are paramount. Start with ChildCareEd cour... Empowering Child Care Providers: How ChildCareEd Paves the Path to Career Advancement
Colorado onging professional development
03/21/2023Colorado providers, complete your ongoing professional development requirements with ChildCareEd. Explore courses such as Supporting Social Learning: Creating Classrooms that Care and Brighter Futures: Social Emotional Development to support social-emotional learning and meet annual training expecta... Colorado onging professional development
Prevention and Solutions To Challenging Behaviors
11/23/2021Quality Rated Georgia providers rely on predictable prevention and clear responses to challenging behavior. If you need practical techniques to reduce escalation and support regulation, try these classroom-ready steps. ChildCareEd's Solutions NOT Punishments and ChildCareEd’s V... Prevention and Solutions To Challenging Behaviors
How Can Positive Guidance Help Toddlers?
06/15/2026Positive guidance helps adults teach toddlers the social and emotional skills they need to play, share, and calm down. This short guide is for child care providers and directors who want practical steps you can use tomorrow. You will find simple lists, room and routine ideas, words to say in the m... How Can Positive Guidance Help Toddlers?
