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Child Care Resource Center in Nevada: What Is It and How Can It Help?
05/05/2026Many child care directors and #providers ask: where can I get quick help with rules, training, families, and funding? A Child Care Resource Center (also called Child Care Resource & Referral or CCR&R) is the local place that helps programs and families. These centers connect you to training,... Child Care Resource Center in Nevada: What Is It and How Can It Help?
What are the basic steps for Michigan child care providers?
05/12/2026Thinking about running child care in Michigan? This easy guide is for child care providers and directors. It answers simple questions about licenses, training, starting a program, and staying safe and legal. You will see steps, short lists, and links to helpful ChildCareEd pages so you can act fas... What are the basic steps for Michigan child care providers?
Daycare Training Hours in Maryland: How Many Do You Need?
06/15/2026Working in child care means learning as you go. This short guide explains how many hours of training child care staff in #Maryland need each year, who needs which hours, and easy ways to meet the rules. Why it matters: training keeps children safe, helps staff feel confident, and protects your licen... Daycare Training Hours in Maryland: How Many Do You Need?
Contact Instructor Messaging Feature
02/16/2023ChildCareEd is committed to providing high-quality professional development that includes ongoing two-way communication. The messaging option "Contact Instructor" is now available in all online courses; learners may reach instructors at any time with questions, clarifications, or reflections. This p... Contact Instructor Messaging Feature
Pre-Requisites For Course Registration
07/04/200890 Hours Course: All students must have a minimum of a US High School Diploma or Equivalent 1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility. Seminar Courses and Non-Credit classes: There is NO minimum requirement for the Non-Credit Sessions. CDA and Credentialing Sessions: Stu... Pre-Requisites For Course Registration
Child Care Courses That Support Your Career with ChildCareEd
06/08/2026You work hard caring for children. Good training can make your job easier, help you move up, and keep your classroom safe and fun. This article shows which ChildCareEd courses help your #career and how to pick the right ones. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agenc... Child Care Courses That Support Your Career with ChildCareEd
How can rainy day indoor activities help preschoolers learn kindness and cooperation in Georgia?
05/01/2026Rainy days are perfect chances to teach children to be kind and to work together. This guide gives easy, ready-to-use indoor activities for child care providers and directors in Georgia. You will find simple steps, links to useful lesson plans, and ways to include every child. These ideas fit morn... How can rainy day indoor activities help preschoolers learn kindness and cooperation in Georgia?
How Can We Teach Children the Value of Kindness Through Everyday Moments?
07/17/2026Every day in a child care setting is full of small opportunities to grow big social-emotional skills. This article offers practical, evidence-informed steps for directors and providers who want to weave #kindness into routines, relationships, and the rhythm of the day. You’ll find strategies... How Can We Teach Children the Value of Kindness Through Everyday Moments?
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
02/24/2023What is National Random Acts of Kindness Day and why does it matter for child care? National Random Acts of Kindness Day (observed in the U.S. on February 17) offers a practical opportunity for child care programs to foreground social and emotional learning (SEL) by intentionally designing moments ... National Random Acts of Kindness Day
How can childcare providers effectively teach gratitude to young children?
07/16/2026Teaching gratitude is not a one-time lesson—it grows through warm relationships, consistent routines, adult modeling, and everyday opportunities that help young children notice and appreciate people, places, experiences, and acts of kindness. In #children-focused #care settings, gratitude prac... How can childcare providers effectively teach gratitude to young children?
