Winter brings more time indoors, close contact, and the familiar rush of sniffles moving through a classroom—but a consistent handwashing routine can help interrupt that spread. Explore Shoo, Germs! Don’t Bother Me! for focused professional learning on hygiene practices and communicable-... How Can Daycare Programs Strengthen Handwashing Routines During Winter?
Winter layers can feel reassuring, but too much warmth during sleep can create avoidable risks for infants. Strengthen your everyday routines with Help Me Sleep Safely: SIDS/SUID Prevention, a focused course that helps child care providers understand safe-sleep risks and crib guidelines; explore it ... How Can Child Care Providers Keep Infants Safe During Winter Without Overheating?
Cold, icy days can keep children indoors, but they do not have to mean a day of restless bodies and disrupted routines. With a little planning, providers can make indoor movement safe, inclusive, and genuinely fun; Engaging Indoor Activities for Inclement Weather offers a three-hour training focused... How Can Child Care Providers Keep Young Children Active When It’s Freezing Outside?
A winter storm can turn a routine pickup into a power outage, delayed reunification, or a cold-weather emergency—often with little notice. Prepare your team with Creating an Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan, a focused course that can help you organize roles, response steps, and family ... Winter Emergency Preparedness: What Does Every Childcare Center Need Before the First Snowstorm?
A playful lesson can turn “cover your cough” from a reminder into a habit preschoolers can use throughout the day. Explore practical activities below, and deepen your infection-prevention knowledge with ChildCareEd’s Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases course, a two-hour ... How Can Fun Classroom Activities Teach Preschoolers to Cover Their Coughs and Sneezes?
During flu season, choosing the right cleaning step can help protect children without exposing them to unnecessary chemicals. Build your team’s infection-prevention knowledge with ChildCareEd’s Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, a two-hour online course with practical strateg... Cleaning vs. Sanitizing vs. Disinfecting: What Should Childcare Providers Do During Flu Season?
A staff illness can disrupt the day in minutes, but a prepared coverage plan helps protect children without asking an unwell educator to work. Build stronger prevention practices with Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, a focused online course that can help you strengthen infection-contro... When Childcare Staff Get Sick, How Can Programs Manage Absences Without Compromising Children’s Safety?
Cold-weather comfort should never come at the cost of burn, fire, or carbon monoxide risks. A practical heating-safety plan helps your team spot hazards, respond quickly, and protect children during the months when heating systems work hardest. For a focused starting point, explore ChildCareEd&rsquo... How Can Daycare Centers Make Indoor Heating Safer for Children?
When several children become ill, families need timely facts and clear next steps—not alarming guesses. A calm, consistent communication plan can protect trust while helping parents make informed decisions; Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases offers focused training to strengthen you... How Can Child Care Programs Communicate Winter Illness Outbreaks to Parents Without Creating Panic?
Winter wellness is more than keeping children warm: it means preparing staff, spaces, routines, and family communication for cold snaps, seasonal illness, and power disruptions. A clear checklist can help your team respond consistently and protect children’s health while preserving play and le... How Can Child Care Centers Create a Practical Winter Wellness Plan?