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One in five children is overweight or obese by age 6. You can help.
04/17/2013Approximately one in five U.S. children has obesity by elementary school; early childhood settings are a critical influence on children's lifelong health. Current CDC data show that prevalence rises with age and that programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers can shape diet... One in five children is overweight or obese by age 6. You can help.
Beyond Learning Styles: Multimodal Strategies That Actually Work
01/12/2023People all experience and learn about the world differently, and this is especially true of children. Educators need to be aware of the different learning styles and how to plan instruction around them. For practical strategies and professional development, consider the courses Play, Learn, Grow and... Beyond Learning Styles: Multimodal Strategies That Actually Work
ChildCareEd Group Admin: An Easier Way to Manage Training Records
06/10/2026Running a child care program means juggling many tasks. Training records should not be one of the hardest. The ChildCareEd Group Admin (now called the Admin Portal) gives directors a single place to buy hours, add staff, assign courses, and download certificates. Using one dashboard helps you save t... ChildCareEd Group Admin: An Easier Way to Manage Training Records
Ice Cream and Asteroids!
07/27/2023Summer offers an excellent context for inquiry: concise, hands-on food activities can teach measurement, states of matter, and social-emotional competencies through observable, scaffolded learning. This article describes two classroom-tested projects—a no-machine ice-cream method and a... Ice Cream and Asteroids!
I’m Hungry, I’m Bored
09/14/2022We all feel this way sometimes, even children! Separation anxiety, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, illness, and a variety of other factors can affect a child’s mood from day to day. When childcare providers are able to determine the needs of individual children they are better able to supp... I’m Hungry, I’m Bored
How should we handle feeding and nutrition for infants and toddlers?
06/15/2026Feeding infants and toddlers involves understanding each child’s needs, planning safe routines, and communicating with families. ChildCareEd’s CDA Infants/Toddlers: Smart Nutrition & Feeding course helps educators explore young children’s nutritional needs and develop age-appro... How should we handle feeding and nutrition for infants and toddlers?
How should sleep schedules for infants and toddlers work in North Dakota childcare programs?
05/25/2026Planning sleep schedules in North Dakota child care means balancing individual needs, predictable routines, and safe sleep practices. ChildCareEd’s Safe Sleep Training helps providers explore infant sleep safety, SIDS risk reduction, and common myths about sleep for infants and young toddlers.... How should sleep schedules for infants and toddlers work in North Dakota childcare programs?
Emergency Preparedness in Maryland Child Care: What to Have, Practice, and Document
04/29/2026Emergency preparedness starts before an emergency—with organized supplies, practiced procedures, and clear records. ChildCareEd’s Emergency and Disaster Preparedness—Online course helps child care providers explore emergency protocols, evacuation procedures, and strategies for resp... Emergency Preparedness in Maryland Child Care: What to Have, Practice, and Document
How should child care programs document infant and toddler development?
07/17/2026Documenting the growth of #infants and #toddlers is an essential practice that strengthens intentional teaching, family partnerships, and the early identification of developmental concerns. Effective #documentation of #development allows educators to recognize patterns, monitor milestones, plan resp... How should child care programs document infant and toddler development?
How Old Do You Have to Be to Start Working in Daycare?
08/10/2026Can a teenager begin building experience in early childhood education, or must every daycare employee be 18 or older? The answer depends on the role, supervision, licensing rules, and child-labor laws in your jurisdiction. Directors can strengthen onboarding and classroom safety with Child Care Orie... How Old Do You Have to Be to Start Working in Daycare?
