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Delaware child care providers
12/01/2021Delaware child care providers: what are practical, verified ways to complete your state training requirements while keeping your program safe, compliant, and professionally advancing? Start by choosing trainings that map to Delaware's core topic areas and by documenting them for licensing. Two cours... Delaware child care providers
VPK Victory: Why Does Florida’s Push for Stronger Pre-K Funding Matter to Providers and Families?
06/29/2026Florida is talking about strengthening Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). This short article explains why stronger #VPK #funding in #Florida matters to #providers and #families. We write for directors and child care staff with clear steps, links to helpful resources, and practical ideas you can use to... VPK Victory: Why Does Florida’s Push for Stronger Pre-K Funding Matter to Providers and Families?
Should Preschools Use Worksheets?
04/08/2026Worksheets are a hot topic in early childhood. Some families ask for them. Some classrooms use them every day. But what is the real value of worksheets for young children? This article helps directors and child care providers think clearly about worksheets, play, and strong early learning. You wil... Should Preschools Use Worksheets?
How Can Preschool Programs Best Prepare Children for Kindergarten?
07/22/2026Starting kindergarten is one of the biggest transitions families and programs manage each year — can your preschool make it calmer, fairer, and more learning-ready for every child? This article gives directors and providers a practical roadmap of classroom routines, family partnerships, simple... How Can Preschool Programs Best Prepare Children for Kindergarten?
What Preschool Math Skills Should I Teach and When?
03/09/2026Introduction This article helps child care providers and directors decide which #math skills to teach to young children and when to teach them. Teaching early math well means mixing play, simple routines, and short lessons. Why it matters: early math helps children think, talk, and solve problems. ... What Preschool Math Skills Should I Teach and When?
How can North Dakota child care providers build number sense in everyday routines?
07/13/2026Everyday moments in your # preschoolers' day are full of chances to grow #number #sense. This short guide shows simple steps you can use right now in North Dakota child care programs. Use snack time, lining up, playground play, and diaper or toileting routines to make math easy and meaningful. For i... How can North Dakota child care providers build number sense in everyday routines?
Making Math Count
12/20/2021“Studies have shown that math skills in early childhood are uniquely and strongly predictive of later outcomes across a range of domains and well into adulthood, including the likelihood of graduating from high school and college completion.” New York City has recently released th... Making Math Count
What's the Secret to Making Classroom Rules Stick?
07/22/2026Struggling to get a short list of expectations to actually change how children behave? The secret isn’t magic — it’s design: clear, taught, practiced, and supported by routines and the room itself. For a practical next step, consider ChildCareEd’s Classroom Management... What's the Secret to Making Classroom Rules Stick?
How can child care teams manage challenging behaviors with calm, confidence, and care?
05/13/2026Working with young children means you will see big feelings and hard moments. This article gives clear, practical steps for child care providers and directors. You will find ideas to prevent problems, to act in the moment, and to team up with families. Why it matters: when we handle behavior with ... How can child care teams manage challenging behaviors with calm, confidence, and care?
How can child care providers handle challenging behavior calmly and effectively?
06/26/2026Working with children who act out can feel hard. This article helps child care providers and directors learn simple, practical ways to prevent and respond to challenging behavior. It uses clear steps, short lists, and friendly advice you can use in your #classroom every day. You will learn why beh... How can child care providers handle challenging behavior calmly and effectively?
