Why take CDA training with ChildCareEd's CDA Preschool Credential or the CDA Family Child Care Credential? If you need the 120 hours of formal training required for a CDA application, ChildCareEd offers self‑paced, online options that include portfolio supports and portfolio review services. Thes... Why take CDA training with ChildCareEd? Free Resources
Young children learn listening with short, playful steps. This article gives a simple, classroom-ready game called "One, Two, Eyes on You" and shows how to use it to teach #listening, body control, and group play. Why does listening matter for preschoolers? Listening shapes learning. When ... One, Two, Eyes on You: A Fun Way to Build Listening Skills
Providers who want practical, classroom-ready guidance can start with our The Montessori Classroom: Theory to Practice and Montessori Foundations courses, both designed for busy early childhood professionals seeking hands-on sensorial strategies. For mixed-age programs, sensorial work can act as an... The Senses and Montessori
Celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day with practical strategies for encouraging vegetable acceptance among infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Many early childhood educators use a combination of sensory exposure, predictable mealtime routines, and intentional modeling to reduce food neophobia ... National Eat Your Vegetables Day June 17
Protecting infants from brain injury requires awareness, prevention, and training. ChildCareEd courses such as Brain Injury Awareness in Young Children and Active Supervision help staff recognize risk factors, practice prevention strategies, and build practical response skills. What is Traumatic ... Traumatic Brain Injuries in Infants and Young Children
Responsive caregiving means noticing what a baby needs and answering quickly with kindness. This article gives simple steps you can use today in your infant and toddler rooms. It is for child care directors and providers who want practical ideas for daily care, training, and room rhythms. You will f... What Is Responsive Caregiving for Infants and Toddlers and How Do We Do It Well?
Every diaper change, feeding, and nap transition is more than a task — it is a sequence of learning moments that build relationships, language, and regulation. Everyday #caregiving loops provide repeated, predictable interactions that shape infant brains, support secure #attachment, and scaffo... How Do Infants Learn Through Everyday Caregiving Routines?
When a child is hurt at a child care program, everyone feels scared and upset. In Las Vegas, a child was found with his hands bound and the state found safety and supervision problems at the program after the incident. This article helps Nevada directors and providers learn simple steps to prevent s... Las Vegas-Level Alertness: Preventing Serious Injuries in Nevada Child Care Through Reporting, Supervision, and Safer Routines
Every day, you care for tiny children and want them to be safe. This article gives clear, easy steps for Michigan infant caregivers to prevent #shaken #baby injuries. You will find simple actions, training options, ways to calm crying infants, and what to do if you suspect abuse. These tips come f... How can Michigan infant caregivers prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome?
Reading infant signals is a daily skill that makes the difference between a calm, #responsive classroom and one that feels chaotic. This guide is written for North Carolina child care directors and providers who want practical systems, evidence-based reasons, and quick steps to help staff notice and... How can North Carolina providers read infant cues to improve care?