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What qualifications do preschool teachers need to work in my program?
06/19/2026This guide answers the big question: what does a preschool teacher need to be hired, kept safe, and ready to teach? It is written for child care directors and providers who hire and support staff. You will find practical steps, simple checklists, and links to trusted resources from ChildCareEd and... What qualifications do preschool teachers need to work in my program?
How can New York child care providers earn and use the CDA credential (now on sale)?
07/09/2026Thinking about the #CDA for your classroom? This short guide is for New York #providers who want clear steps, real benefits, and help finding a good price. The CDA can boost your teaching skills, help you meet state training rules, and grow your #career. Use this guide to learn what the CDA is, how ... How can New York child care providers earn and use the CDA credential (now on sale)?
New York EIP Scholarship: Training Funding for Child Care Providers
06/11/2026The Educational Incentive Program (EIP) can be a big help for child care staff who need money for training. This short guide answers common questions for child care providers and directors in New York. You will learn who can apply, how to apply step-by-step, how the scholarship can pay for a CDA o... New York EIP Scholarship: Training Funding for Child Care Providers
How can we develop leadership skills in young children?
07/21/2026Ready to help children step into small roles that build confidence, cooperation, and initiative? Developing leadership in early childhood is practical: short routines and intentionally scaffolded play give children chances to lead, solve problems, and help peers. For a hands-on next step, explore Wa... How can we develop leadership skills in young children?
How do relationships shape early brain development?
07/15/2026Early care is relationship work. Everyday interactions—warm greetings, responsive holding, shared play, comforting responses, and predictable routines—help shape the developing brain by strengthening connections involved in language, emotional regulation, learning, and social development... How do relationships shape early brain development?
How did Georgia’s "Play With Purpose" teacher event show the power of intentional play?
06/10/2026Georgia’s recent "Play With Purpose" teacher event helped early childhood staff see how simple, planned play can boost learning. This article explains what happened, why it matters, and easy steps teachers and directors can use back at their centers. You will find short lists, practical tips, ... How did Georgia’s "Play With Purpose" teacher event show the power of intentional play?
Building Georgia’s Intentional Interactions in Early Childhood
04/12/2022Georgia early childhood teachers, “research shows that who you are, and how and what you say and do as you engage with children, makes a difference in what they learn about them- selves, others, and the world. This means that every one of your interactions hold the potential to make ... Building Georgia’s Intentional Interactions in Early Childhood
How can early childhood programs effectively support children's oral health?
07/15/2026Healthy mouths are essential to children’s overall health, comfort, development, and ability to participate fully in classroom activities. This article offers practical, evidence-informed strategies that child care directors and providers can use to support children’s oral health through... How can early childhood programs effectively support children's oral health?
How Can Child Care Programs Teach Fire Safety Effectively to Young Children?
07/15/2026Fire safety is a critical professional responsibility in every child care program because young children depend entirely on trained adults to protect and guide them during an emergency. This article provides practical, developmentally appropriate strategies for teaching children basic fire-preventio... How Can Child Care Programs Teach Fire Safety Effectively to Young Children?
Helping Georgia's Children
04/07/2022Hey Georgia childcare teachers, I heard through the grapevine that you’re starting to look for summer camp programs! Did you know that summer camp programs can help children develop a sense of community? Having a “sense of community” means being able to ... Helping Georgia's Children
