Latest Blog & News in English
Pre-K Room Ratios: Safety, Supervision, and Care
06/22/2026Pre-K room ratios tell us how many adults are needed for a group of children. This article helps directors and child care providers understand ratios so rooms stay safe, calm, and caring. The article explains what ratios mean, how to use them with strong #supervision, and simple systems your team ca... Pre-K Room Ratios: Safety, Supervision, and Care
How Long Can a Daycare Stay Open Without Power?
06/22/2026Power can go out any time. As a #childcare provider you need clear steps so children stay #safe. This article answers a simple question: how long can a daycare stay open without power? You will get practical steps, safety checks, and decision rules you can use today. Remember, state requirements var... How Long Can a Daycare Stay Open Without Power?
How to Communicate with Families During a Daycare Emergency
06/22/2026Keep the focus on #communication with #families during an #emergency to protect #safety and speed #reunification. This short guide helps directors and providers plan quick, clear messages that families can trust. We link to useful templates and trainings from ChildCareEd and trusted agencies so you ... How to Communicate with Families During a Daycare Emergency
Daycare Classroom Ratios: Safety, Supervision, and Care
06/22/2026As a director or provider you juggle many tasks every day. This short guide answers clear questions about staff-to-child ratios, supervision, and practical steps you can use now. It is written for busy child care leaders who want simple rules, quick actions, and links to tools. Remember: state requ... Daycare Classroom Ratios: Safety, Supervision, and Care
Daycare Storm Safety: When to Shelter, Close, or Evacuate
06/22/2026Storms can be scary and fast. As a daycare leader or provider you make choices that keep children safe and calm. This short guide helps you know when to shelter-in-place, close the program, or evacuate. It uses easy steps, quick checks, and links to helpful resources so your team can act with confid... Daycare Storm Safety: When to Shelter, Close, or Evacuate
Power Outage at Daycare: Safety, Licensing, and Next Steps
06/22/2026Power can go out fast. You are caring for children and families count on you. This article helps directors and providers handle a #poweroutage safely and follow rules. It gives simple steps you can do right away, things to document for #licensing, how to protect food and medicine, and how to tell fa... Power Outage at Daycare: Safety, Licensing, and Next Steps
How Can Michigan Providers Prevent Summer Learning Loss in Young Children?
06/22/2026Summer is a chance for play, sun, and new learning. As a Michigan child care provider or director, you can keep children moving forward so they don’t lose skills over the break. This article gives simple, practical steps you can use right away. You will see easy activity ideas, ways to use loc... How Can Michigan Providers Prevent Summer Learning Loss in Young Children?
How can North Dakota child care providers celebrate America’s 250th in simple, respectful ways?
06/22/2026America’s 250th is a chance to celebrate with short, meaningful moments that build learning and community. This article helps #NorthDakota child care directors and providers plan low-prep, developmentally appropriate, and respectful activities for infants through preschool. You’ll find e... How can North Dakota child care providers celebrate America’s 250th in simple, respectful ways?
How can Michigan providers support children with special needs over the summer?
06/22/2026This short guide helps Michigan child care directors and providers support children with special needs during #summer. It focuses on clear steps for #inclusion, managing #sensory needs, keeping families informed (#families), and staying safe (#safety). State requirements vary - check your state lice... How can Michigan providers support children with special needs over the summer?
One Year After the Enderlin Tornado: How Can North Dakota Child Care Programs Be Better Prepared?
06/22/2026One year after the tornado that hit Enderlin, many of us are thinking about how to keep children safe when severe weather comes. This article is for child care providers and directors in North Dakota. It gives simple, practical steps you can use today. Use the checklists, practice often, and remembe... One Year After the Enderlin Tornado: How Can North Dakota Child Care Programs Be Better Prepared?
