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How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Calm Down Without Using Time-Out?
09/10/2026When a child is overwhelmed, isolation may stop the moment without teaching the next skill. A connection-based approach helps children feel safe while learning to #calm their bodies, communicate needs, and return to play; ChildCareEd’s From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Sel... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Calm Down Without Using Time-Out?
What are the important developmental milestones for toddlers and how can caregivers track them?
06/30/2026Working every day with young children means you see big changes fast. This short guide helps child care directors and providers know which skills most 1–3 year olds usually reach, why those skills matter, and simple steps to watch and support them. Use easy checklists, kind conversations with ... What are the important developmental milestones for toddlers and how can caregivers track them?
What are the most important school readiness skills for preschoolers?
06/18/2026Young children learn fast. This article helps child care providers and directors see the key skills preschoolers need to start school with confidence. You will find simple steps you can use in the classroom and ideas to share with families. Why it matters: early skills help children make friends, fo... What are the most important school readiness skills for preschoolers?
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Does Georgia's 40-Hour Director Training Prepare You for the Business of Child Care?
06/27/2025Many enter the field of early childhood education driven by a passion for teaching children. However, when stepping into a director role in Georgia, that passion must be paired with sharp business acumen and sound #planning. Does Georgia’s 40-hour Director’s Training adequately prepare y... Does Georgia's 40-Hour Director Training Prepare You for the Business of Child Care?
What are the real benefits of earning a CDA credential?
07/07/2026Working toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential gives educators an opportunity to strengthen their teaching skills, reflect on their practice, and demonstrate their commitment to quality care. For educators serving children from birth through age five in center-based programs, ChildCar... What are the real benefits of earning a CDA credential?
How to Start a Daycare Business: What Should You Figure Out First?
08/17/2026Starting a daycare is a meaningful opportunity, but the first decisions can determine whether your program is safe, compliant, and financially sustainable. Begin by strengthening your planning and management foundation with Business Planning: Family Child Care, a focused course that helps you organi... How to Start a Daycare Business: What Should You Figure Out First?
Childcare Management Tips for Running a Successful Program
05/29/2026Running a childcare program is both caring for children and running a small business. This guide gives practical, simple tips for directors and providers who want a calm, safe, and growing program. You will find easy steps for leading staff, keeping children healthy, managing money and records, and ... Childcare Management Tips for Running a Successful Program
How to Become a Childcare Worker in Hawaii: Requirements and Steps
07/13/2026Starting a career in child care in Hawaii begins with understanding the qualifications, background checks, and training required for the position and setting you choose. ChildCareEd’s Child Care Orientation course introduces supervision, family partnerships, and professional conduct to help ne... How to Become a Childcare Worker in Hawaii: Requirements and Steps
Time-In or Time-Out? 7 Real Classroom Scenarios and What to Try
08/19/2026When a child is hitting, melting down, or refusing to join the group, the right response depends on more than stopping the behavior—it depends on what the child needs to learn next. This guide offers seven practical scenarios and connects them to Staying Positive: Guidance for Preschoolers, a ... Time-In or Time-Out? 7 Real Classroom Scenarios and What to Try
How Can Child Care Providers Use Positive Discipline to Teach, Connect, and Guide Young Children?
08/31/2026When challenging behavior disrupts the day, positive discipline helps you protect safety while teaching children the skills they are still developing. Explore the Solutions NOT Punishments course to deepen your understanding of prevention, respectful guidance, and classroom-ready strategies while ea... How Can Child Care Providers Use Positive Discipline to Teach, Connect, and Guide Young Children?
