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Child Development Associate (CDA) Fund for Maryland
04/03/2023Unfortunately, this funding has expired. We will keep you updated on new funding opportunities as they become available. Child Development Associate (CDA) Fund Maryland Family Network, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), and the Council for Professional Recognition are partne... Child Development Associate (CDA) Fund for Maryland
Field Trip Ideas in Pennsylvania: Fun, Educational Adventures for Children
12/04/2025Planning a field trip is one of the most exciting parts of #early-childhood and school-age programming. Field trips help children explore the world around them, learn through hands-on experiences, and make real-life connections to what they learn in the #classroom. Pennsylvania is an excellent stat... Field Trip Ideas in Pennsylvania: Fun, Educational Adventures for Children
Recent Developments in Oklahoma Child Care
12/04/2025New Law Offers Free Child Care to Early Childhood Educators In 2025, Oklahoma passed a new law aimed at helping solve the ongoing shortage of #early-childhood- #educators. Under House Bill 2778, #staff working at licensed child care facilities in Oklahoma will now be eligible for free child care fo... Recent Developments in Oklahoma Child Care
ChildCareEd Annual Summer Internship 2025
10/22/2024This opportunity has ended. Check back for our next Internship opportunity coming soon. ChildCareEd Annual Summer Internship 2025 Application Deadline: December 30, 2024 Awards Announced: January 27, 2025 Internship Duration: Summer 2025 (6 weeks, 15 hours per week) Stipend:&nb... ChildCareEd Annual Summer Internship 2025
Simplify Management with Group Admin: Why Directors Should Care
12/04/2025Running a child care center — whether small, medium, or large — involves juggling many responsibilities at once. Staff training, licensing compliance, record-keeping, onboarding, professional #development … it can feel like you’re always one step behind. That’s exactly... Simplify Management with Group Admin: Why Directors Should Care
Understanding Childcare Licensing and Regulations in New York
12/03/2025Operating a childcare program in New York comes with important responsibilities. The state has strict licensing rules to ensure that children receive care in #healthy, #safe, and well-supervised environments. Whether you are planning to open a childcare center, run a family childcare #home, or work ... Understanding Childcare Licensing and Regulations in New York
MD: Reducing Childhood Stress Through Mindfulness and Play
12/03/2025In the busy world of child care, especially in Maryland where providers juggle many responsibilities, helping children manage #stress doesn’t need to be a chore — it can be #playful, nourishing, and deeply grounding. By weaving mindfulness and play into your daily routine, you not only s... MD: Reducing Childhood Stress Through Mindfulness and Play
Maryland FCC Providers—Get Ready! A New Grant Is Coming Soon
12/01/2025If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of running a family child care #home, or you’re already in the thick of it, you might soon have a big reason to smile: the forthcoming Licensing Compliance Grant for Family Child Care Providers (LCGFCCP) is designed to help with quality improvements, st... Maryland FCC Providers—Get Ready! A New Grant Is Coming Soon
📋🧸 ¿Qué Necesitas para Trabajar en el Cuidado Infantil en Dakota del Norte?
12/03/2025Trabajar en el cuidado infantil en Dakota del Norte puede ser increíblemente gratificante, pero el estado tiene reglas muy específicas para garantizar la seguridad, la #salud y el bienestar de los niños. Ya sea que planees trabajar en un hogar de cuidado infantil familiar o en u... 📋🧸 ¿Qué Necesitas para Trabajar en el Cuidado Infantil en Dakota del Norte?
👶 What Child-to-Staff Ratios and Group Sizes Are Required in North Dakota Childcare? 🏫
12/03/2025In North Dakota, the #safety and #developmental quality of childcare are ensured through specific, mandatory regulations governing the number of children a #staff member can supervise (ratio) and the total number of children permitted in one physical space (maximum group size). These requirements ar... 👶 What Child-to-Staff Ratios and Group Sizes Are Required in North Dakota Childcare? 🏫
