This short collection of low-cost, high-engagement activities uses drinking straws to support fine motor development, bilateral coordination, early STEM thinking, and self-regulation in toddlers and preschoolers. Two ChildCareEd courses that help providers translate these play ideas into development... Fun Straw Activities
Looking for accredited online early childhood education you can complete on a practitioner schedule? Start with ChildCareEd's 45 Hour Child Growth and Development or our foundational Early Childhood Education (30 hours) course — both provide documented training hours and certificates you can u... Early Childhood Education Online Courses
Child care professionals are responsible for the safety and well-being of young children. Pediatric First Aid and CPR training prepares staff to recognize and respond promptly to acute illness and injury. ChildCareEd offers both a blended Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED option (Pediatric Blended F... Become a Tiny Superhero with Pediatric First Aid & CPR
What DEI activities and resources are available in ChildCareEd's Free Resource Library? ChildCareEd's searchable Free Resource Library includes ready-to-use materials and activity ideas for multicultural learning, inclusive play, and family engagement. For providers seeking structured professional ... DEI Activities in ChildCareEd Resources!
Online training should make professional learning more manageable—not leave you wondering what to read, where to begin, or how each activity connects. ChildCareEd coursebooks are now included with every training purchased, giving you a practical guide for organizing course content, taking note... How Do ChildCareEd Coursebooks Make Online Training Easier to Navigate?
Small observations are easiest to address when families hear them early, respectfully, and with a clear purpose. This guide offers practical language, documentation steps, and follow-up strategies; the Observing & Assessing in Child Care course can further strengthen your ability to document dev... How Can Child Care Providers Share Small Concerns Before They Become Big Conversations?
Family surveys can reveal what is working, where barriers exist, and which changes would make care more responsive—but only when the questions lead to decisions. Pair a focused survey process with Bienvenido! Welcoming All Families to strengthen inclusive engagement practices while building pr... How Can Child Care Providers Create Family Surveys That Produce Useful Information?
Play is where children build friendships, negotiate ideas, and develop language—yet multilingual children may need intentional support to enter and sustain those interactions. Explore practical ways to make play more accessible with the Bienvenido! Welcoming All Families course, which strength... How Can Child Care Providers Support Children Who Use More Than One Language During Play?
When a child’s home and classroom routines connect, everyday care becomes more predictable, responsive, and reassuring. This guide helps providers turn family knowledge into practical classroom supports, while Bienvenido! Welcoming All Families offers additional strategies for engaging familie... How Can Home Routines Strengthen a Child’s Classroom Support Plan?
A substitute teacher should not have to guess what helps a child feel safe, communicate, participate, or recover from stress. A well-organized Substitute Teacher Classroom Snapshot Binder, paired with training in Observing & Assessing in Child Care, gives educators practical information for resp... What Should a Substitute Teacher Know About Each Child?