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CDA
02/08/2022What is a CDA? The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE), serving as a crucial professional benchmark and a formal stepping stone on the pathway to career advancement within the field. The CDA® is bas... CDA
CDA Certification Online
12/03/2021If you are looking to obtain your CDA Credential you probably already know that it requires 120 hours of coursework as well as a portfolio and a verification visit. The CDA is a big commitment but it is not without a great reward. Once you have obtained your CDA Credential in Preschool, Infant... CDA Certification Online
Nevada Initial Training Requirements Building and Physical Premises Safety
01/04/2023What are Nevada's initial training requirements for Building and Physical Premises Safety? Nevada providers, complete your initial training requirement for Building and Physical Premises Safety. All childcare providers are required to complete 2 hours of training in Building and Physical Premises S... Nevada Initial Training Requirements Building and Physical Premises Safety
Online Early Childcare Courses in Nevada
06/09/2026You work hard caring for children. Online courses can help you keep learning without leaving your program. This short guide shows Nevada child care directors and providers where to find online training, how to make sure it counts for licensing, and tips to save time and money. Use the steps below li... Online Early Childcare Courses in Nevada
What Makes a Child Care Classroom Feel Safe, Even Before a Word Is Spoken?
07/21/2026A calm, well-tuned space can tell a child "you belong here" without a single sentence. If you want practical steps to make your room feel welcoming, predictable, and emotionally safe, start with a short deep-dive into intentional space design like Classroom Setup for Child Care and pair it with trau... What Makes a Child Care Classroom Feel Safe, Even Before a Word Is Spoken?
National Responders Day
10/21/2022What is National Responders Day and when is it observed? National Responders Day is observed in late October; Congress designated a day (commonly referenced as Oct. 28) to recognize the service of firefighters, police officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and 911 operators. Ch... National Responders Day
How can my classroom be ready for an emergency?
05/05/2026Every child care classroom needs a clear plan so adults can keep kids safe when something unexpected happens. This short guide helps directors and providers build a plan, practice it, talk to families, and keep supplies ready. Use the ideas below with your program rules — state requirements ... How can my classroom be ready for an emergency?
Childhood Nutrition
11/22/2022MyPlate is a nutritional food guide developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps caregivers and early childhood programs plan balanced meals for children. This article explains how to interpret MyPlate for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and offers practical strategies progr... Childhood Nutrition
Developmental Progression
02/16/2023Supporting children's learning of number and operations, geometry, patterns, measurement, and data analysis is easier when educators use a clear developmental progression to plan learning experiences. Early math learning is observable and scaffoldable; this article explains how to identify progressi... Developmental Progression
National Puzzle Day
02/03/2023National Puzzle Day National Puzzle Day invites early childhood practitioners to use structured and playful problem-solving to build cognitive skills, language, and early math. Try integrating short puzzle routines into daily transitions or choice time. Two ChildCareEd courses that pair well with p... National Puzzle Day
