Running a safe, legal, and warm #home #daycare takes planning. This simple guide explains New Mexico rules about staff-to-child #ratios and #groupsize so you can plan days, keep children safe, and answer licensing questions. We link to official rules and helpful ChildCareEd trainings and tools so yo... New Mexico Child Care Ratios and Group Sizes by Age: Home Daycare Guide
What does it mean to be “licensed” in child care? A child care license is permission from your state (or local agency) to provide care for children. Licensing helps make sure programs follow important rules, such as: Safe #sleep and #safe spaces Cleanliness and #health rules ... Become a Licensed Child Care Provider or Teacher Today Through childcareED!
Getting ready for a Bright from the Start (DECAL) visit can feel stressful. This short guide helps directors and providers know the main rules, what inspectors look for, and simple steps you can use every day. Below you’ll find clear numbered lists, helpful links to ChildCareEd’s DECAL l... Bright from the Start, Ready for Inspection: What Georgia Providers Should Know About Rules for Learning Centers and Family Child Care Homes
Closing time can feel rushed, but making the last 15 minutes intentional turns a fraught moment into one that improves #safety, strengthens family connections, and saves staff time tomorrow. If you want a practical next step, consider Every Moment Matters: Schedules and Transitions—a s... How can the last 15 minutes of the day keep children, families, and staff safer and calmer?
Big changes are happening for child care in Washington, DC. This short article helps directors and providers understand the news, how it may affect your program, and simple steps you can take now. Read the numbered lists, follow the links to local resources, and remember: state requirements vary -... What new child care news in DC should providers know and how can training help?
This short guide helps directors and #Florida child care teams understand the 45-hour introductory course when working with Spanish-speaking staff. The course gives basic skills about health, safety, child development, and reporting abuse. Use these steps to plan training, find Spanish options, regi... Florida 45-Hour Daycare Course in Spanish
Washington providers are facing delays and changes in state early learning budgets. This article gives clear, practical steps you can use right away to protect your program, staff, and families. Read each section for easy actions, links to helpful resources, and a short checklist at the end. Remembe... How Can Washington Child Care Providers Stay Stable When Early Learning Budgets Are Delayed?
Looking forward to your instructor-led Zoom or Blended training? Before you begin let's review some requirements and expectations of students including ChildCareEd's Missed Class Policy. Requirements and Expectations of Students: 100% Completion of Online Modules: For our blended trainings, studen... Missed Class Policy
As the old saying goes, “One man’s trash, is another man’s treasure”. Using recycled materials in the preschool classroom is no different. Some teachers may refer to this as junk art or real and found materials art, but, we here at H&H Child Care Training li... "Junk" Art
Building self-confidence in young children is one of the best gifts a program can give. This short guide helps #teachers in New York plan simple, real steps that grow toddler #confidence and #independence every day. You will find clear ideas for the room, teacher words and moves that work, and place... How can New York childcare providers build self-confidence in toddlers?