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How is California's TK expansion reshaping private preschool and family child care — and how can providers adapt?
06/17/2026California’s move to make Transitional Kindergarten (TK) available to all 4‑year‑olds is changing the early learning world. Many child care centers and family child care homes are seeing kids leave for free TK seats at public schools. This article explains what changed, what that means for... How is California's TK expansion reshaping private preschool and family child care — and how can providers adapt?
Exploración artística para niños: colores, texturas y creatividad
06/17/2026El tiempo de arte puede ser desordenado, alegre y lleno de aprendizaje. Este artículo te da ideas y pasos claros para explorar los #colores, las #texturas y la #creatividad con los niños pequeños. Encontrarás invitaciones simples, consejos de organización, ideas pa... Exploración artística para niños: colores, texturas y creatividad
Art Exploration for Kids: Colors, Textures, and Creativity
06/17/2026Art time can feel messy, joyful, and full of learning. This article gives you clear ideas and steps to explore #colors, #textures, and #creativity with young children. You will find simple invitations, set-up tips, inclusion ideas, and ways to document learning. How can simple invitations t... Art Exploration for Kids: Colors, Textures, and Creativity
Actividades culturales para niños pequeños: música, comida, arte y cuentos
06/17/2026A los niños pequeños les encanta explorar sonidos, sabores, colores e historias. Este artículo ofrece ideas simples, respetuosas y económicas que los proveedores y directores de cuidado infantil pueden usar con #toddlers usando #music, #food, #art y #stories. Cada idea ... Actividades culturales para niños pequeños: música, comida, arte y cuentos
Cultural Activities for Toddlers: Music, Food, Art, and Stories
06/17/2026Young children love to explore sound, taste, color, and story. This article gives simple, respectful, low-cost ideas child care providers and directors can use with #toddlers using #music, #food, #art, and #stories. Each idea is short, easy to adapt, and links to trusted ChildCareEd resources so y... Cultural Activities for Toddlers: Music, Food, Art, and Stories
What do Washington providers need to know about the 2026 WCCC subsidy cuts before July 1?
06/17/2026Washington child care leaders: this short guide explains the 2026 changes to Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) and what to do before July 1. It is written for center directors and family home providers in plain language. You will see practical steps, common mistakes to avoid, and answers to qu... What do Washington providers need to know about the 2026 WCCC subsidy cuts before July 1?
Enseñar lenguaje de señas a través de canciones, juegos y aprendizaje
06/17/2026Enseñar lengua de señas con música y juego es divertido, simple y muy efectivo. Este artículo da pasos claros para que proveedores de cuidado infantil añadan señas a canciones, juegos y rutinas diarias. Encontrarás ideas prácticas, juegos cor... Enseñar lenguaje de señas a través de canciones, juegos y aprendizaje
Teaching Sign Language Through Songs, Games, and Play
06/17/2026Teaching sign language through music and play is fun, simple, and powerful. This article gives child care providers clear steps to add signs to songs, games, and daily routines. You will find practical ideas, short games, and ways to include families and every learner. Use a few signs at a time, r... Teaching Sign Language Through Songs, Games, and Play
How should your Minnesota childcare program respond if a child was exposed to measles?
06/17/2026When a child in your Minnesota program is exposed to measles, quick, calm steps keep children safe and parents informed. This short guide helps directors and providers know what to do first, who is at risk, when to give post-exposure shots, and how to handle exclusion, cleaning, and reporting. For g... How should your Minnesota childcare program respond if a child was exposed to measles?
How can Michigan child care programs use CACFP and Summer Meals to keep children nourished when school is out?
06/17/2026Summer can be a happy time for kids — no school, more play, and outdoor fun. It can also be a time when some children miss the regular meals they get during the school year. As a child care provider or director in #Michigan, you can help by using the Child and Adult Care Food Program (#CACFP) ... How can Michigan child care programs use CACFP and Summer Meals to keep children nourished when school is out?
