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How can child care programs prevent and control infections?
06/17/2026In child care, keeping germs away helps children learn and staff stay well. This short guide gives clear, doable steps for teachers and directors. You will find easy routines, policy tips, cleaning rules, and what to do in an outbreak. Use the links to ChildCareEd and the CDC for templates and tra... How can child care programs prevent and control infections?
How Can Early Childhood Programs Support Mental Health?
06/17/2026Young children bring big feelings to class. This short guide helps child care directors and providers learn practical ways to support #children and their #mentalhealth. It gives steps you can use every day, ways to spot when a child needs more help, how to work with families and community partners... How Can Early Childhood Programs Support Mental Health?
How Can We Teach Self-Regulation Skills to Preschoolers?
06/17/2026Self-regulation means helping children stop, think, and choose what to do next. Preschool teachers and directors teach these skills every day. In this article you will get clear ideas you can use in your #classroom right away. We explain what self-regulation is, why it matters, simple routin... How Can We Teach Self-Regulation Skills to Preschoolers?
How Can We Support Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhood?
06/17/2026Social-emotional learning helps young children name feelings, make friends, solve problems, and calm down when they are upset. In early care and preschool, simple daily steps make a big difference. This article is for directors and child care providers who want practical, kind, and proven ideas to... How Can We Support Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhood?
What Do Texas's New Early Childhood Task Force and 2026 Rules Mean for Providers?
06/17/2026Texas child care leaders are facing big changes in 2026. This short guide explains what is happening, what to do now, and where to find help. You will find plain steps, quick checklists, and links to trusted guides from ChildCareEd and official sources. This article focuses on keeping your program... What Do Texas's New Early Childhood Task Force and 2026 Rules Mean for Providers?
What Do D.C.'s 2026 Minimum Salary Rules and the Pay Equity Fund Mean for Providers and Staff?
06/17/2026If you run a child care program or lead a team in #DC, you are probably asking: what do the new 2026 minimum salary rules and changes to the Pay Equity Fund mean for my program and staff? This short guide explains the basics, why it matters, and clear steps you can take this week. We link to local... What Do D.C.'s 2026 Minimum Salary Rules and the Pay Equity Fund Mean for Providers and Staff?
How can Georgia providers strengthen early literacy and earn Quality Rated status?
06/17/2026Georgia is known for strong Pre-K results. As a child care leader you can use small, practical steps to lift classroom #literacy, support teachers, and improve your program’s chances for #QualityRated recognition. This article gives friendly, doable guidance for #Georgia #PreK #providers with ... How can Georgia providers strengthen early literacy and earn Quality Rated status?
How to Become a Daycare Director Without a Degree
06/17/2026Many child care leaders ask the same question: can I be a #director without a college degree? The good news is: often, yes. States look for the right mix of hands-on #experience, approved #training, clear #licensing steps, and strong #leadership. This short guide gives simple, practical steps you ca... How to Become a Daycare Director Without a Degree
How to Keep Staff Training Deadlines from Piling Up
06/17/2026You are juggling a hundred tasks and the training deadlines keep stacking up. You are not alone — many directors feel the same. This article shows simple steps you can use this week to stop deadlines from piling up using the ChildCareEd Admin Portal (formerly Group Admin). Use the #AdminPorta... How to Keep Staff Training Deadlines from Piling Up
What Directors Need to Manage Staff Training More Easily
06/17/2026Managing staff training can feel like a full-time job for child care directors. Between tracking required hours, saving certificates, reminding staff, and preparing for licensing visits, it is easy for paperwork to pile up fast. The ChildCareEd Admin Portal helps make training easier by putting t... What Directors Need to Manage Staff Training More Easily
