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Get Moving: How Can Child Care Programs Build Physical Activity Into the Daily Routine?
07/15/2026Every day in a child care program offers opportunities to strengthen children’s bodies, improve attention, and support healthy habits that can last a lifetime. This article gives directors and providers practical, evidence-informed steps for making #physicalactivity a dependable part of the da... Get Moving: How Can Child Care Programs Build Physical Activity Into the Daily Routine?
Georgia Educators: Is It Time to Refresh Your Basic Six Training?
12/23/2021Need a more current and convenient way to complete your Georgia child care training? ChildCareEd offers self-paced courses approved for Georgia educators, directors, providers, employees, and substitutes. A helpful option is the 10-Hour Health and Safety Orientation Training, which covers essential ... Georgia Educators: Is It Time to Refresh Your Basic Six Training?
Georgia Annual Training
02/21/2023ChildCareEd helps Georgia child care professionals meet and document the state-required 10 clock-hours of annual training while improving practice and classroom outcomes. Start with courses that directly address the children you serve and the classroom challenges you face. Recommended early courses ... Georgia Annual Training
Fun Straw Activities
02/24/2023This short collection of low-cost, high-engagement activities uses drinking straws to support fine motor development, bilateral coordination, early STEM thinking, and self-regulation in toddlers and preschoolers. Two ChildCareEd courses that help providers translate these play ideas into development... Fun Straw Activities
Free CDA Credential is coming to you Maryland!
06/22/2023Introduction — What is the free CDA opportunity for Maryland early childhood educators and where can I start? The State’s funded CDA initiative helps Maryland child care staff access the full CDA pathway. Start by reviewing ChildCareEd’s program page and the Maryland-specific che... Free CDA Credential is coming to you Maryland!
Examen de práctica del CDA para preescolar: ¿Qué debes estudiar para sentirte preparado?
08/11/2026¿No estás seguro de qué estudiar para el examen de práctica del CDA para preescolar? Repasar de manera enfocada los Estándares de Competencia del CDA, practicar situaciones reales del aula y analizar tu propia evidencia profesional puede transformar una preparaci&o... Examen de práctica del CDA para preescolar: ¿Qué debes estudiar para sentirte preparado?
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Montessori Schools: What Research Shows
09/21/2024Unlike traditional education systems that often prioritize standardized testing and rigid curricula, Montessori education fosters an environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests at their own pace. ChildCareEd delves into the effectiveness of Montessori schools. Effectiv... Evaluating the Effectiveness of Montessori Schools: What Research Shows
ChildCareEd Group Admin: una forma más fácil de gestionar registros de capacitación
06/10/2026Dirigir un programa de cuidado infantil implica muchas tareas. Los registros de capacitación no deben ser lo más difícil. El ChildCareEd Group Admin (ahora llamado Admin Portal) ofrece a los directores un lugar único para comprar horas, agregar personal, asignar cursos y ... ChildCareEd Group Admin: una forma más fácil de gestionar registros de capacitación
Encouraging better nutrition for growing kids during the colder months
01/21/2025As the winter chill sets in, #parents face the dual challenge of keeping their children warm and #healthy while navigating the seasonal cravings for rich, comforting foods. The colder months often bring about a shift in dietary preferences, with kids gravitating towards hearty meals that may not alw... Encouraging better nutrition for growing kids during the colder months
Early Childhood Education Online Courses
08/24/2022Looking for accredited online early childhood education you can complete on a practitioner schedule? Start with ChildCareEd's 45 Hour Child Growth and Development or our foundational Early Childhood Education (30 hours) course — both provide documented training hours and certificates you can u... Early Childhood Education Online Courses
