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What should an illness policy for child care include?

What should an illness policy for child care include?

03/23/2026

Introduction You work hard to keep kids safe and happy. A clear illness #policy helps everyone know what to do when children or staff get sick. Good rules keep the group healthy, lower stress, and make decisions simple on busy days. State requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Why ... What should an illness policy for child care include?

 Preventing Infectious Diseases in Illinois

Preventing Infectious Diseases in Illinois

12/24/2025

Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by germs such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi. These germs spread easily, especially in childcare settings where young children #play, share toys, and are still learning #healthy habits. In Illinois childcare programs, preventing infectious diseases is a key ... Preventing Infectious Diseases in Illinois

What is Mpox and how to Protect the Children in your Care

What is Mpox and how to Protect the Children in your Care

09/22/2022

Child care professionals are charged with reducing infectious-disease transmission in congregate early-childhood settings. This article summarizes the clinical features, principal routes of transmission, and pragmatic infection-prevention strategies for Mpox that are applicable to licensed programs ... What is Mpox and how to Protect the Children in your Care

How can I build family engagement in my Michigan program year-round?

How can I build family engagement in my Michigan program year-round?

06/30/2026

Building strong family ties takes steady, small steps. This article gives directors and providers clear, friendly ideas you can use any day of the year to keep families connected, involved, and supported in your #Michigan program. You will find practical lists, easy communication tips, ways to use l... How can I build family engagement in my Michigan program year-round?

How can DC early childhood educators keep children safe from poisonous plants during outdoor play?

How can DC early childhood educators keep children safe from poisonous plants during outdoor play?

05/21/2026

Outdoor play is wonderful for young children. It helps them grow strong, learn new words, and explore the world. But plants can sometimes be #poisonous or cause rashes. This short guide helps DC child care directors and teachers spot hazards, prevent exposures, and act fast if a child is exposed. ... How can DC early childhood educators keep children safe from poisonous plants during outdoor play?

Free Things for Daycare Teachers: Resources, Training, and Certificates

Free Things for Daycare Teachers: Resources, Training, and Certificates

06/24/2026

Working in a daycare means you wear many hats. Good news: there are lots of #free supports made just for you. This article helps directors and teachers find no-cost trainings, printable classroom tools, lesson plans, grants, and certificates you can use for staff files. I link to trusted ChildCareEd... Free Things for Daycare Teachers: Resources, Training, and Certificates

How can DC child care centers market smarter and fill open spots easily?

How can DC child care centers market smarter and fill open spots easily?

05/28/2026

Running a child care center in Washington, DC is a full-time job. You care for children, guide staff, manage budgets—and you also must fill open spots so your program can run well. This short guide gives simple, practical steps you can start using today. It is written for directors and owners ... How can DC child care centers market smarter and fill open spots easily?

How can New York child care centers market themselves and fill open spots fast?

How can New York child care centers market themselves and fill open spots fast?

05/27/2026

Directors and owners: this short guide gives clear, practical steps you can use this week to raise visibility and fill empty spots at your New York child care program. You will find easy ideas for low-cost outreach, online tools, events that convert visitors, and simple ways to track results. Chil... How can New York child care centers market themselves and fill open spots fast?

How do you create behavior support plans that focus on teaching skills?

How do you create behavior support plans that focus on teaching skills?

07/17/2026

Behavior support plans that teach skills change the focus from punishment to learning. For child care leaders and teachers, a skill-focused plan means using functional assessment, clear replacement skills, consistent reinforcement, and team-based implementation so every child learns safer, more ef... How do you create behavior support plans that focus on teaching skills?

Library Lovers' Month

Library Lovers' Month

09/23/2022

Library Lovers' Month Library Lovers' Month celebrates libraries of every type and recognizes their essential role in early learning, community engagement, and family support. For child care professionals looking to use the month to promote emergent literacy, two ChildCareEd courses you can refer... Library Lovers' Month

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