Child care training online articles P48


  Join our mailing list

Filter by:

Latest Blog & News

How to Get a Daycare License in North Dakota

How to Get a Daycare License in North Dakota

05/04/2026

Thinking about opening a daycare in North Dakota? This short guide helps you take the right steps. It is written for child care providers and directors who want clear, practical help. This article focuses on #licensing, #safety, #training, #NorthDakota, and #ratios so you can find the most important... How to Get a Daycare License in North Dakota

Starting an In-Home Daycare in Georgia: Requirements and Tips

Starting an In-Home Daycare in Georgia: Requirements and Tips

05/28/2026

Starting an in-home daycare feels exciting and a little scary. This guide helps you take it step by step. It is written for childcare providers and directors in plain language. You will learn the first steps, the training you need, how to childproof and pass inspections, and how to run the business ... Starting an In-Home Daycare in Georgia: Requirements and Tips

Be a day care provider in your own home!

Be a day care provider in your own home!

07/22/2014

                   Do you want to start a new career as a day care provider in your own home? Earn your certification at ChildCareEd!    If you have small children of your own and want the opportunity to be home with them, this is a ... Be a day care provider in your own home!

How can dress-up and pretend play support young children’s identity and self-expression?

How can dress-up and pretend play support young children’s identity and self-expression?

07/15/2026

Dress-up and dramatic play are far more than entertaining parts of the day—they provide powerful opportunities for children to explore their identities, express their ideas and emotions, experiment with social roles, and strengthen language and relationship skills. For child care providers and... How can dress-up and pretend play support young children’s identity and self-expression?

Terrible Two's Can Be Terribly Fun!

Terrible Two's Can Be Terribly Fun!

07/04/2008

The “terrible twos” can be a wonderfully active period of discovery, growing independence, and rapid development. Two-year-olds are expanding their language, testing physical abilities, expressing strong emotions, and learning how the world works through repetition and hands-on play. Thi... Terrible Two's Can Be Terribly Fun!

Can traditional child care programs add forest preschool activities without starting a new program?

Can traditional child care programs add forest preschool activities without starting a new program?

07/21/2026

Want to bring the benefits of a #forest preschool into your existing program without rebuilding your whole model? Integrating regular, intentional nature-based #outdoor experiences can increase children’s movement, curiosity, and resilience while strengthening classroom practice; a practical f... Can traditional child care programs add forest preschool activities without starting a new program?

What sensory play ideas best support babies in child care?

What sensory play ideas best support babies in child care?

07/16/2026

Every baby arrives ready to explore the world through touch, sound, sight, movement, and other sensory experiences. This practical guide helps child care providers and directors design brief, intentional, and closely supervised sensory activities that support infants’ brain development, self-r... What sensory play ideas best support babies in child care?

What Do Children's Questions Reveal About Their Development?

What Do Children's Questions Reveal About Their Development?

07/22/2026

  Why do every "why" and "how" matter in your classroom? Children’s questions are a direct window into their growing minds — revealing thinking strategies, emerging vocabulary, social priorities, and the kinds of problems they are ready to explore. If you want practical ways to tur... What Do Children's Questions Reveal About Their Development?

How do I select developmentally appropriate digital resources for young children?

How do I select developmentally appropriate digital resources for young children?

07/21/2026

Choosing digital tools that genuinely support learning without displacing hands‑on play can feel like navigating a maze. This article gives child care directors and providers a practical decision framework to pick apps, videos, and devices that are truly #developmentally appropriate for your class... How do I select developmentally appropriate digital resources for young children?

Toddler Lesson Plans for Play, Learning, and Development

Toddler Lesson Plans for Play, Learning, and Development

06/11/2026

Good lesson plans help your team feel calm and keep children learning. This short guide shows clear steps to write simple, play-based #lessonplans for your #toddlers. You will get a quick template, easy activity ideas, and tips to adapt for mixed needs. Why it matters: thoughtful plans make the da... Toddler Lesson Plans for Play, Learning, and Development

Need help? Call us at 1(833)283-2241 (2TEACH1)
Call us