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Can a Child Come to Daycare With a Fever?

Can a Child Come to Daycare With a Fever?

09/17/2026

A fever at drop-off can create a difficult decision for any child care professional: protect the group while responding compassionately to one child and family. Illness, Medication, and Allergies in Child Care can deepen your knowledge of illness signs, exclusion decisions, and health-related proced... Can a Child Come to Daycare With a Fever?

What Handwashing Rules Should Every Child Care Provider Teach?

What Handwashing Rules Should Every Child Care Provider Teach?

09/17/2026

Strong handwashing routines protect children, staff, and families while helping young learners build independence. For practical training on germs, hygiene policies, and infectious-disease prevention, explore Shoo, Germs! Don’t Bother Me!, a focused ChildCareEd course that can strengthen class... What Handwashing Rules Should Every Child Care Provider Teach?

Can a Child Attend Daycare With a Cough or Runny Nose?

Can a Child Attend Daycare With a Cough or Runny Nose?

09/17/2026

A cough or runny nose does not automatically mean a child must stay home, but the decision should consider the child’s comfort, participation, other symptoms, and your program’s policy. For providers who want deeper preparation, Illness, Medication, and Allergies in Child Care offers foc... Can a Child Attend Daycare With a Cough or Runny Nose?

What Should Daycare Illness Policies Include to Protect Children, Staff, and Families?

What Should Daycare Illness Policies Include to Protect Children, Staff, and Families?

09/17/2026

When a child develops symptoms, providers must balance compassion for one family with responsibility for the entire group. A clear, practical policy helps staff respond consistently, document decisions, and communicate respectfully; Illness, Medication, and Allergies in Child Care can deepen that kn... What Should Daycare Illness Policies Include to Protect Children, Staff, and Families?

How Can Child Care Providers Create Safe Sleep Practices for Infants?

How Can Child Care Providers Create Safe Sleep Practices for Infants?

09/17/2026

Safe infant sleep depends on consistent routines, well-prepared environments, and confident staff—not good intentions alone. Begin with ChildCareEd’s Safe Sleep Training to strengthen staff knowledge, document professional development, and translate current guidance into daily classroom ... How Can Child Care Providers Create Safe Sleep Practices for Infants?

How Can Child Care Centers Properly Sanitize Toys?

How Can Child Care Centers Properly Sanitize Toys?

09/17/2026

Shared toys can quickly carry saliva, dirt, and germs from one child to another, but a consistent process can make toy hygiene manageable. For a broader foundation in illness prevention, explore Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases; this two-hour course can strengthen staff knowledge while ... How Can Child Care Centers Properly Sanitize Toys?

When Should a Sick Child Be Sent Home From Daycare?

When Should a Sick Child Be Sent Home From Daycare?

09/17/2026

A sick-child decision can affect one child, an entire classroom, and a family’s workday—so staff need criteria that are compassionate, observable, and consistent. Illness, Medication, and Allergies in Child Care can deepen your knowledge of illness signs, exclusion decisions, and health ... When Should a Sick Child Be Sent Home From Daycare?

How Can Directors Train Staff on Medication Safety?

How Can Directors Train Staff on Medication Safety?

07/08/2026

Directors and program leaders: you want staff who give medicine to be calm, correct, and confident. This short guide shows simple steps to plan and run training that protects children and the program. You will find checklists, links to helpful resources, and ideas you can use tomorrow. Remember: s... How Can Directors Train Staff on Medication Safety?

How Directors Can Stay Organized During Training Season

How Directors Can Stay Organized During Training Season

06/19/2026

Training season can feel busy and messy. This guide helps busy #directors use ChildCareEd’s Group Admin / Admin Portal to keep #training on track, save time, and keep records ready for visits. Read these simple steps, routines, and checks you can use this week. state requirements vary - chec... How Directors Can Stay Organized During Training Season

What Directors Need to Manage Staff Training More Easily

What Directors Need to Manage Staff Training More Easily

06/17/2026

Managing 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

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