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Child Development Associate Certification
11/08/2022The Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education and an important step for career advancement. If you are beginning the CDA process, consider our CDA Infant/Toddler or CDA Preschool courses to meet the required training hours. ... Child Development Associate Certification
Starting an In-Home Daycare in Texas: Requirements and Tips
05/28/2026Thinking about starting an in‑home care program in #Texas? This short guide helps you plan a safe, legal, and loving #daycare. It covers steps, rules, daily tasks, and helpful links to ChildCareEd resources. Keep notes, use checklists, and remember state requirements vary - check your state licens... Starting an In-Home Daycare in Texas: Requirements and Tips
TX Reduced Price for Pre-Service Training!
10/19/2022In the state of Texas, new caregivers in child care are required to have a minimum of 8 hours of training before being given responsibility for a group of children and to be counted in the staff/child ratio, and an additional 16 hours within 90 days of employment. This adds up to the 24 Hours ... TX Reduced Price for Pre-Service Training!
Texas Home Daycare Licensing Standards
06/18/2026Running a home daycare in #Texas means you care for children and follow rules to keep them safe. Why it matters: families trust you with their children. Meeting the rules protects kids, your program, and your business. Good systems make days calmer and help you pass inspections. For a clear starti... Texas Home Daycare Licensing Standards
How do I start a career as a Pre-K teacher?
07/03/2026Starting a career as a Pre-K teacher is exciting and practical. This guide gives clear steps for child care providers and directors who want to help staff or begin their own journey. Read the short intro, then four question-and-answer sections that cover steps, experience, credentials, and common pi... How do I start a career as a Pre-K teacher?
Why Do the Best Kids' Movies Work for Grown-Ups Too?
07/15/2026The best children’s movies connect with adults because they combine engaging stories for young viewers with deeper emotional themes, humor, relationships, and life lessons that resonate across generations. In early childhood settings, carefully selected #movies and #media can become meaningful... Why Do the Best Kids' Movies Work for Grown-Ups Too?
How Can Child Care Programs Help Children Transition from Summer to Structured Routines?
07/21/2026Is the end of #summer leaving children and families struggling to shift back into predictable days? Helping children move from long, free-form summers into classroom expectations reduces anxiety, preserves learning gains, and makes your program run more smoothly. For practical, field-tested ... How Can Child Care Programs Help Children Transition from Summer to Structured Routines?
How Can We Teach Children the Value of Kindness Through Everyday Moments?
07/17/2026Every day in a child care setting is full of small opportunities to grow big social-emotional skills. This article offers practical, evidence-informed steps for directors and providers who want to weave #kindness into routines, relationships, and the rhythm of the day. You’ll find strategies... How Can We Teach Children the Value of Kindness Through Everyday Moments?
Social and Cultural Functions of Emotion in Young Children
05/12/2026Young children use feelings to learn, connect, and belong. This short guide helps child care providers and directors see how emotions work in social groups and across cultures. You will find clear ideas, easy steps, and links to trusted resources from ChildCareEd and other experts to help your team ... Social and Cultural Functions of Emotion in Young Children
The reality of teacher/student conversations
10/06/2022As early childhood professionals we routinely receive confiding remarks from children that surprise, amuse, or sometimes concern us. Those conversations are windows into a child’s language development, attachment, and family context. In this article we outline how to respond constructively, set ap... The reality of teacher/student conversations
