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Fast-Track Your Childcare Career with a CDA Certification and its Benefits
05/20/2025Online CDA certification offers a flexible, accessible, and effective pathway to professional growth, and understanding its nuances, particularly in states like Florida, along with its associated costs and profound benefits, can empower childcare professionals to fast-track their careers. Platforms ... Fast-Track Your Childcare Career with a CDA Certification and its Benefits
Investing in CDA Certification is Investing in Quality Childcare
05/21/2025While obtaining any certification involves an investment of time, effort, and finances, the CDA is increasingly viewed not as a mere piece of paperwork or a regulatory hurdle, but as a profound investment in oneself and, more broadly, in the quality of childcare. This is particularly true when consi... Investing in CDA Certification is Investing in Quality Childcare
Why Basic Health and Safety Training Is Crucial for Child Educators
02/26/2025In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of #health-and-#safety in educational settings cannot be overstated. As child #educators take on the dual role of knowledge providers and guardians of children's well-being, it becomes imperative to equip them with the necessary skills and training t... Why Basic Health and Safety Training Is Crucial for Child Educators
Winter indoor gross motor games
04/26/2022What counts as “ #gross-motor” #play? Gross motor play uses the large muscles in the arms, legs, and core. Think: running, hopping, climbing, crawling, and dancing. It can be loud and wiggly—and that’s okay! (With a good plan and supervision.) How can I set up the room for ... Winter indoor gross motor games
Confidence boosters for preschoolers
03/07/2022What does confidence look like in preschoolers? A confident preschooler might not be the loudest child in the room. Confidence can look different for each child. You may see confidence when a child: Tries a puzzle again after it falls apart Uses words like “Can I have a turn?” Joi... Confidence boosters for preschoolers
Helping shy children participate
01/26/2026What does “shy” look like in a child care setting? A shy child might: Watch other children instead of joining Stay close to a #teacher (or a trusted friend) Speak softly (or do not speak at all) in groups Avoid eye contact or hide their face Say “no” to activities the... Helping shy children participate
Why kids bite (and what to do about it)
01/26/2026Why do kids bite? Kids bite for simple reasons: it’s fast, it works, and sometimes they don’t have better tools yet. Biting is most common in infants and #toddlers because they are still learning how to communicate and handle big feelings. Here are common reasons children bite: ... Why kids bite (and what to do about it)
National Puzzle Day
02/03/2023National Puzzle Day National Puzzle Day was celebrated this week. Puzzles literally come in all shapes and sizes! Researchers say that people solving puzzles have better memory and creativity. There are many types of puzzles; crossword, Sudoku, jigsaw, mazes, and rebuses just to name a fe... National Puzzle Day
What Are Creative Ways to Keep Families Engaged in Your Program Year-Round?
10/30/2025Family #engagement is one of the strongest predictors of a child’s success in #early-learning programs. When families feel welcomed, informed, and involved, children benefit from consistent support both at #home and in the #classroom. However, keeping families engaged throughout the entire yea... What Are Creative Ways to Keep Families Engaged in Your Program Year-Round?
Open-Ended Art Activities That Build Confidence in Preschoolers
12/19/2025Why Does Art Matter for Kids? When you walk into a #preschool classroom, you often see artwork on the walls. Sometimes, you see twenty paper plate snowmen that all look exactly the same. Other times, you see colorful paintings that look messy but happy. Which one helps children learn better? Art i... Open-Ended Art Activities That Build Confidence in Preschoolers
