Latest Blog & News
How Can Providers Use Feelings Pictures with Autistic Children Without Making Assumptions?
10/08/2026Feelings pictures can give children another way to communicate—but only when adults treat them as invitations, not answer keys. Pair them with attentive observation and respect for each child’s communication style; ChildCareEd’s Autism Awareness in Child Care course can help provid... How Can Providers Use Feelings Pictures with Autistic Children Without Making Assumptions?
Family Engagement Ideas That Do Not Require Extra Spending
10/08/2026Family engagement does not need a catered event, take-home kit, or a crowded evening on the calendar to make a real difference. With small, welcoming invitations, child care providers can build meaningful partnerships using the time, materials, and relationships already present in their programs. Fo... Family Engagement Ideas That Do Not Require Extra Spending
How Can Child Care Programs Update Emergency Contacts While Protecting Family Privacy?
10/08/2026When a child needs help, a current emergency contact list can save precious time—but careless access can expose private family information. Build a dependable update-and-access routine, and deepen your team’s understanding with ChildCareEd’s Confidentiality Is a Must! course, which... How Can Child Care Programs Update Emergency Contacts While Protecting Family Privacy?
How Can Teachers Plan Indoor Activities Before Bad Weather Disrupts the Week?
10/08/2026When bad weather closes the playground, a ready plan can turn a disrupted week into a steady, engaging one. ChildCareEd’s Engaging Indoor Activities for Inclement Weather is a focused three-hour online training on choosing varied indoor experiences and recognizing teachable moments, helping pr... How Can Teachers Plan Indoor Activities Before Bad Weather Disrupts the Week?
How Can Holiday-Neutral Movement Activities Create a More Inclusive Classroom?
10/08/2026When holiday routines leave some children feeling like visitors in their own classroom, shared movement can bring the group together without asking anyone to adopt a particular tradition. Explore flexible, season-neutral games below, and deepen your planning with ChildCareEd’s Balancing Active... How Can Holiday-Neutral Movement Activities Create a More Inclusive Classroom?
How Do Daily Routines Fit into a Preschool Behavior Support Plan?
10/08/2026When challenging behavior keeps surfacing at cleanup, during long waits, or between activities, the daily schedule may hold an important clue. A thoughtful preschool behavior support plan looks beyond the child to the routines and transitions shaping each moment; ChildCareEd’s Mysteries of Cha... How Do Daily Routines Fit into a Preschool Behavior Support Plan?
Infant Room Storage: How Can You Keep Extra Items Out of Sleep Spaces?
10/08/2026When an infant room is busy, a spare blanket or supply basket can end up in the wrong place—sometimes beside a crib or inside it. A clear storage plan helps your team find what it needs while keeping every sleep space clear; [ChildCareEd’s Keeping Them Safe: Infants & Toddlers] offer... Infant Room Storage: How Can You Keep Extra Items Out of Sleep Spaces?
Head Start Attendance: Looking for Barriers Behind Repeated Absences
10/08/2026Repeated absences are a signal to get curious—not a reason to assume a family does not care. Head Start teams can use attendance patterns, respectful conversations, and practical partnerships to discover what is getting in the way and help children reconnect with learning. For a deeper look at... Head Start Attendance: Looking for Barriers Behind Repeated Absences
What Should You Ask Parents Before Changing an Infant’s Feeding Routine?
10/08/2026Changing an infant’s feeding routine can affect comfort, intake, and a family’s confidence in care—so begin with a conversation, not a timetable. ChildCareEd’s The First Year: Feeding Infants offers focused learning on feeding schedules and partnering with families, while the... What Should You Ask Parents Before Changing an Infant’s Feeding Routine?
When Part of the Playground Closes: How Can You Adjust Outdoor Play Safely?
10/08/2026When a playground section closes, children can still enjoy meaningful outdoor play—but the remaining space needs a fresh plan. Creating Safe & Healthy Child Care Environments helps providers build knowledge of hazards, supervision, and environmental safety, while Active Supervision: A Stra... When Part of the Playground Closes: How Can You Adjust Outdoor Play Safely?
