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A Guide to Smooth School Transitions
08/20/2024The start of a new school year is a significant milestone that can bring excitement and anticipation, as well as uncertainty and anxiety, for young children. As a child care provider, you play a crucial role in helping children navigate this transition. The Self-Regulation & Change: Helping Chil... A Guide to Smooth School Transitions
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Get Prepared for your next Licensing Visit
06/01/2012A licensing visit can be a source of both #stress and anticipation for Maryland child care directors seeking #readiness. However, with preparation, the visit can help assess compliance and identify opportunities to strengthen program quality. This checklist focuses on practical steps directors can t... Get Prepared for your next Licensing Visit
What are reflective teaching practices and how can they help my program?
05/04/2026Reflective teaching means taking a closer look at your daily work with children: noticing what happened, questioning your assumptions, and deciding what to try next. A few notes after an activity or a conversation with a colleague can help you recognize strengths and adjust your approach to children... What are reflective teaching practices and how can they help my program?
How Old Do You Have to Be to Start Working in Daycare?
08/10/2026Can a teenager begin building experience in early childhood education, or must every daycare employee be 18 or older? The answer depends on the role, supervision, licensing rules, and child-labor laws in your jurisdiction. Directors can strengthen onboarding and classroom safety with Child Care Orie... How Old Do You Have to Be to Start Working in Daycare?
North Carolina contact hour credits
09/14/2022Looking for contact hour credits that count for North Carolina early care professionals? H&H Child Care Training Center (ChildCareEd) offers approved trainings, such as the 45 Hour Child Growth and Development and the CDA Preschool Credential, and multi-course pathways to help meet annual traini... North Carolina contact hour credits
Best Teacher Discounts for Classroom Supplies and Training
07/13/2026Saving on classroom supplies and professional development can free up money for the materials and learning opportunities your program needs most. ChildCareEd’s Financial Assistance for Child Care course provides a foundation in understanding program costs, identifying budget categories, and de... Best Teacher Discounts for Classroom Supplies and Training
What are the child care credentialing levels in Florida and how do we get them?
07/02/2026Understanding Florida’s child care credentialing pathways can help educators plan their next career step and directors support their teams. ChildCareEd’s Unlocking Support for Florida Childcare introduces credentialing options, the national CDA, and ways to choose a pathway that fits you... What are the child care credentialing levels in Florida and how do we get them?
How can child care programs build focus and self-control in young children?
07/16/2026Young children enter early learning programs with tremendous potential, but their attention, impulse control, and flexible-thinking skills are still developing. Child care providers can strengthen these abilities through short, playful experiences that ask children to listen, remember directions, wa... How can child care programs build focus and self-control in young children?
How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Calm Down Without Using Time-Out?
09/10/2026When a child is overwhelmed, isolation may stop the moment without teaching the next skill. A connection-based approach helps children feel safe while learning to #calm their bodies, communicate needs, and return to play; ChildCareEd’s From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Sel... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Calm Down Without Using Time-Out?
