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Are online CDA classes a good choice for preschool teachers?

Are online CDA classes a good choice for preschool teachers?

06/25/2026

Online CDA classes give preschool teachers a way to learn new skills on their own time. They are made for people who care for children ages 3–5. These classes cover what the CDA Council expects and help teachers build a professional portfolio. If you want help getting started, ChildCareEd ha... Are online CDA classes a good choice for preschool teachers?

What Is a CDA Portfolio? A Simple Guide for Preschool, Infant-Toddler, and Family Child Care

What Is a CDA Portfolio? A Simple Guide for Preschool, Infant-Toddler, and Family Child Care

07/20/2026

Building a CDA Professional Portfolio is easier when you have the right guidance and examples. ChildCareEd’s Birth to Five CDA Credential with Portfolio Review provides self-paced training and portfolio support for educators working across multiple age groups. Candidates can also use the free ... What Is a CDA Portfolio? A Simple Guide for Preschool, Infant-Toddler, and Family Child Care

How can I create engaging learning centers for preschoolers?

How can I create engaging learning centers for preschoolers?

07/16/2026

Well-planned learning centers turn the preschool classroom into an active partner in teaching by inviting children to make choices, explore ideas, practice skills, and learn through purposeful play. This guide gives child care providers and directors practical strategies for selecting center goals, ... How can I create engaging learning centers for preschoolers?

Can forest preschool activities be integrated into traditional programs?

Can forest preschool activities be integrated into traditional programs?

07/17/2026

Traditional early childhood programs can incorporate the benefits of a #forest, #outdoor, and child-centered approach without abandoning familiar schedules, established classroom routines, curriculum goals, or licensing requirements. This practical guide helps directors and providers introduce fores... Can forest preschool activities be integrated into traditional programs?

How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Learn to Disagree Respectfully?

How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Learn to Disagree Respectfully?

07/22/2026

Do disagreements have to become power struggles? Teaching children to disagree respectfully gives them lifelong tools for relationships, safety, and learning—and it makes your #classroom calmer and more productive. If you want practical, ready-to-use strategies, begin with the ChildCareEd cour... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Learn to Disagree Respectfully?

What Does California’s Expanded Learning Push Mean for School-Age Providers?

What Does California’s Expanded Learning Push Mean for School-Age Providers?

07/02/2026

California is investing big in expanded learning. That means programs before school, after school, and during summer are growing fast. For school-age leaders and staff, this is a chance to move beyond just helping with homework to support every child’s learning and well-being. Read on for simp... What Does California’s Expanded Learning Push Mean for School-Age Providers?

Increasing Fine Motor Skills in the Early Childhood Education Classroom

Increasing Fine Motor Skills in the Early Childhood Education Classroom

01/07/2025

Fine motor skills are crucial for young children because they engage the intrinsic muscles of the hands, fingers, and wrists that underlie tasks from pre-writing to self-care. These competencies underpin autonomy, active classroom engagement, and the more complex fine-motor demands of later academic... Increasing Fine Motor Skills in the Early Childhood Education Classroom

Why Do Children Need More Opportunities to Help Adults?

Why Do Children Need More Opportunities to Help Adults?

07/21/2026

Want a practical strategy that boosts children’s self-regulation, social skills, and real-world problem solving? Giving young children frequent, age-appropriate chances to help adults—through simple chores, classroom jobs, and practical-life tasks—does exactly that. For providers r... Why Do Children Need More Opportunities to Help Adults?

ADA Training Online in North Carolina: Requirements, Access, and Inclusion

ADA Training Online in North Carolina: Requirements, Access, and Inclusion

06/15/2026

Many child care directors and teachers ask: what do we need to know about #ADA training in #NorthCarolina? This short guide explains who must train, how to get approved online training, and how training helps with #inclusion for all children. It also points you to trusted courses and state-approved ... ADA Training Online in North Carolina: Requirements, Access, and Inclusion

Cultivating Literacy, Language, and Cultural Awareness: The Hanukkah Minibook in Early Childhood Education

Cultivating Literacy, Language, and Cultural Awareness: The Hanukkah Minibook in Early Childhood Education

11/27/2023

In early childhood education, seasonal printables can create joyful, curriculum-rich learning moments. ChildCareEd provides free supports that pair a focused literacy routine with culturally responsive practice: see the Hanukkah Minibook and two courses—Reading Aloud and Storytelling and Build... Cultivating Literacy, Language, and Cultural Awareness: The Hanukkah Minibook in Early Childhood Education

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