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How Many Annual Training Hours Do Child Care Providers Need in New York?
06/05/2026Working in child care means learning never stops. If you run a program or hire staff in New York, you probably ask: how many hours of training are needed each year? The short answer is: it depends on your role and program type. Most center staff must complete 30 clock hours every two years, whil... How Many Annual Training Hours Do Child Care Providers Need in New York?
How Can Family Child Care Homes in Michigan Join the PreK for All Home-Based Pilot?
06/12/2026Michigan is testing a new way to bring free preschool into family child care homes. This short guide explains what the pilot is, how home-based providers can join, and practical steps you can take now. This article is for child care directors and providers who want clear, friendly, and useful inform... How Can Family Child Care Homes in Michigan Join the PreK for All Home-Based Pilot?
ChildCareEd Bringing High-Quality Training to Providers Across the Globe
09/20/2024ChildCareEd, a trusted provider of professional #development for child care providers, has expanded its reach to Australia and Canada, offering its comprehensive, online training programs to #early-childhood- #educators in these regions. This exciting development ensures that more providers globally... ChildCareEd Bringing High-Quality Training to Providers Across the Globe
What Child Care Administration Courses Should I Take to Be a Better Director?
06/12/2026Being a director means you lead people and keep children safe. Good #administration helps the #director guide the #staff with strong #training so everyone stays #safety-first. This short article helps child care providers and directors pick courses that fit your job, your license needs, and your bus... What Child Care Administration Courses Should I Take to Be a Better Director?
Curriculum
04/12/2023Curriculum is a comprehensive guide detailing the learning goals for children. Curriculum includes instructional units, lesson plans, the resources and materials that will be used, teaching strategies, activities, and assessments. Educators use a curriculum to guide their planning in order to meet ... Curriculum
How Can Saying "I Don't Know" Benefit Young Children?
07/22/2026Honesty about uncertainty is a powerful teaching tool: admitting “I don’t know” models curiosity, reduces shame around gaps, and opens doors to shared inquiry that strengthens children’s learning and relationships. If you want a practical next step, consider Let&rsquo... How Can Saying "I Don't Know" Benefit Young Children?
What Does Michigan's Quality Rating System Really Measure and How Can We Improve?
05/20/2026Michigan’s Quality Rating System (often called Great Start to Quality) looks at many parts of your program to decide how well you care for young kids. This article explains what the system measures, how ratings work, and clear steps you can take to raise your program’s score. You will fi... What Does Michigan's Quality Rating System Really Measure and How Can We Improve?
How can family child care homes in Michigan participate in the PreK for All home-based pilot?
06/12/2026This short guide helps small, home-based programs understand Michigan’s new PreK for All Home-Based Pilot. The state is testing a way to bring free, high-quality preschool into family child care homes so more 4-year-olds can attend PreK where they already feel safe. This pilot supports home-... How can family child care homes in Michigan participate in the PreK for All home-based pilot?
How do we build developmentally appropriate programs for young children?
06/01/2026Building a program that fits young children means planning with care, kindness, and simple steps. This short guide helps child care providers and directors set up warm, strong programs. You will find clear actions to take in your #children's day, links to helpful ChildCareEd tools, and trusted res... How do we build developmentally appropriate programs for young children?
Why ChildCareEd is the Ideal Choice for Your Training Needs
09/15/2023Why ChildCareEd is the Ideal Choice for Your Training Needs. Choosing the right training program is crucial for personal and professional #development, especially when it comes to fields like child care. ChildCareEd understands the diverse needs of individuals seeking training in this critical doma... Why ChildCareEd is the Ideal Choice for Your Training Needs
