Introduction This short guide helps child care providers remember easy steps to fight germs and stop falls during the autumn season. Fall brings rainy days, leaves at the door, and more respiratory bugs like #flu and RSV. A few simple reminders keep children, staff, and families healthier and safer... How can we reduce germs and prevent falls this fall in child care?
Cleanup time is rarely just about putting toys away — it’s a rich, teachable moment where children practice sequence, teamwork, and self-regulation. If you want cleanup to be a predictable skill-building routine rather than a daily battle, consider pairing simple classroom strate... What 'Invisible' Skills Do Children Learn During Cleanup Time?
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that infectious diseases are a real threat to not only our health but our daily lives as well. Keeping infants and toddlers healthy is one of the most important tasks programs oversee. Infectious disease control is imperative in maintaining a hea... Shoo, Germs! Don’t Bother Me!
For Maryland #educators, what lies at the heart of effective teaching? Before one can plan a curriculum or manage a #classroom, a deep understanding of how children learn and grow is essential. This is the core purpose of Maryland's mandatory 45-hour Preschool Child Growth and Development training. ... Can the 45-Hour Growth and Development Course Transform Your Teaching Practice?
Every day in your program you watch children learn and change. This article gives child care providers and directors a clear, kind, and practical guide to the basics of child growth and development. You will learn what typical steps look like, how to observe and document progress, when to use screen... What are the basics of child growth and development?
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (for example, crawling and walking). Children develop at their own pace, so it&rsqu... Child Growth and Development
Professional development for child care providers can be a costly and time-consuming process. Finding quality training courses at a reasonable price often seems impossible. Many times course selection is limited and it is difficult to find training relevant to the position and specific needs. Regard... Child Care Professional Development
Spotlight on H&H Child Care Training Center’s CDA Professional Development Specialist: Heather Hollandsworth Educators earning their CDA Certification are required to complete a validation visit with a CDA PD Specialist. H&H Child Care Training Center not only offers the CDA course wo... CDA Validation Visits
Starting a new director or training a new leader can feel big. This article helps childcare providers and directors plan a clear, kind, and practical #orientation for new directors and leaders. You will learn simple steps to set goals, schedule training, track certificates, and coach new directors... How Do I Create an Effective Childcare Director Orientation and Training Plan?
Opening a #home #daycare in #Georgia is exciting and doable with a clear plan. This guide helps child care providers and directors take each step, meet rules, and keep children safe. We use easy lists and links to trusted ChildCareEd resources so you can act with confidence. state requirements vary ... How to Open a Home Daycare in Georgia