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Do You Still Need a CDA Verification Visit in 2026?
08/13/2026Wondering whether the 2026 CDA updates eliminate the observation that many candidates have prepared for? The short answer is no: some candidates may qualify for a credentialing decision without a Verification Visit, while others will still need the full review, observation, and reflective dialogue. ... Do You Still Need a CDA Verification Visit in 2026?
¿Necesita registrarse como cuidado infantil familiar o una licencia de cuidado infantil familiar grupal en Nueva York?
08/13/2026Planificar el cuidado de niños en su hogar de Nueva York puede ser gratificante, pero elegir la categoría regulatoria incorrecta puede retrasar la apertura y crear riesgos de cumplimiento. Comience a desarrollar conocimientos prácticos con Orientación para el cuidado infa... ¿Necesita registrarse como cuidado infantil familiar o una licencia de cuidado infantil familiar grupal en Nueva York?
Do You Need a Family Day Care Registration or Group Family Day Care License in New York?
08/13/2026Planning to care for children in your New York home can be rewarding, but choosing the wrong regulatory category can delay your opening and create compliance risks. Start building practical knowledge with Child Care Orientation, which supports stronger supervision, professionalism, and family commun... Do You Need a Family Day Care Registration or Group Family Day Care License in New York?
Start Your CDA Journey with a Free Introduction Course
05/14/2026Starting your CDA journey does not have to feel overwhelming. If you want to learn how the Child Development Associate (CDA) process works before committing to full training, ChildCareEd offers a free CDA Introduction course that can help you get started. You can take the free self-paced online cou... Start Your CDA Journey with a Free Introduction Course
Free Online Childcare Training Course With Certificate
01/27/2026Where can I find ChildCareEd's current free courses? ChildCareEd offers free online childcare training courses, and all ChildCareEd courses, including free courses, come with a certificate of completion. Because free course offerings may change, visit ChildCareEd’s Free Courses & Automat... Free Online Childcare Training Course With Certificate
MSDE-Approved Online Courses for Maryland Child Care Providers
08/10/2026Choosing the right Maryland training can feel complicated when requirements differ by role, credential, and course format. The 24-Hour Family Child Care Pre-Service Training ONLINE is a practical starting point for prospective family child care providers because it provides 24 approved clock hours a... MSDE-Approved Online Courses for Maryland Child Care Providers
Looking for Free CDA Classes in Spanish? How to Start and Complete Your CDA
08/11/2026Are you looking for free CDA classes in Spanish and wondering how to begin your Child Development Associate (CDA) journey? A great first step is ChildCareEd’s free self-paced online CDA Introduction course: https://www.childcareed.com/courses-cda-introduction.html. ChildCareEd online course t... Looking for Free CDA Classes in Spanish? How to Start and Complete Your CDA
Daycare Training en Español: Online Courses for Providers
06/11/2026Many child care providers want online training they can complete in Spanish and on their own schedule. With ChildCareEd, you can take online training in Spanish by using the translation feature built directly into the course. After you purchase and open a course, click on a chapter first. Once th... Daycare Training en Español: Online Courses for Providers
¿Con qué AQI deben permanecer los niños en interiores? Una guía de cuidado infantil para jugar al aire libre de manera segura
08/12/2026Cuando el humo, el ozono o el polvo cambian la calidad del aire exterior, los equipos de cuidado infantil necesitan tomar una decisión rápida y poder explicarla con confianza. Esta guía traduce las categorías del AQI en acciones prácticas para el juego al aire libr... ¿Con qué AQI deben permanecer los niños en interiores? Una guía de cuidado infantil para jugar al aire libre de manera segura
What AQI Should Kids Stay Inside? A Child Care Guide to Safe Outdoor Play
08/12/2026When smoke, ozone, or dust changes the air outside, child care teams need a decision they can make quickly and explain confidently. This guide translates AQI categories into practical outdoor-play actions, while Safe and Sound: Creating Healthy Environments for Every Child can help strengthen your b... What AQI Should Kids Stay Inside? A Child Care Guide to Safe Outdoor Play
