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What Should a 1-Year-Old Be Learning at Daycare?
09/18/2026A one-year-old learns through relationships, movement, repetition, and joyful exploration—not worksheets or formal lessons. To strengthen your team’s ability to plan responsive experiences, explore Playful Learning: Infant & Toddler Activities, which can help providers design age- an... What Should a 1-Year-Old Be Learning at Daycare?
🌟Guiding with Purpose: How Directors & Administrators Lead Early Learning in New Hampshire
09/11/2025Leading an early childhood program in New Hampshire means balancing daily operations with the needs of children, families, and educators. Directors and administrators guide staff, manage resources, build family partnerships, and oversee compliance with state requirements. ChildCareEd’s... 🌟Guiding with Purpose: How Directors & Administrators Lead Early Learning in New Hampshire
How Can Directors Make Time for Classroom Observation in a Busy Week?
09/29/2026When staffing needs, family questions, and paperwork fill a director’s calendar, classroom observation can be the first responsibility pushed aside—even though it is essential for supporting educators and children. A realistic observation routine can fit into the week without requiring l... How Can Directors Make Time for Classroom Observation in a Busy Week?
🩺Safe & Sound: Health and Safety Requirements Every Childcare Provider Must Know
09/26/2025Safety is the cornerstone of child care. Families trust providers with their children, and that trust is supported by consistent health practices, active supervision, and thoughtful emergency planning. Requirements vary by location, program type, and staff role, so verify applicable rules wi... 🩺Safe & Sound: Health and Safety Requirements Every Childcare Provider Must Know
How to Become a Daycare Owner: What Qualifications Do You Actually Need?
08/19/2026Opening a daycare can transform your commitment to young children into a sustainable community resource—but ownership requires more than enthusiasm. Start by strengthening your planning and leadership foundation with Early Childhood Program Administration, which develops practical skills in bu... How to Become a Daycare Owner: What Qualifications Do You Actually Need?
Caring for Our Children: Is It a Law, a Licensing Rule, or a Best-Practice Guide?
08/25/2026When a director asks, “Do we have to follow Caring for Our Children?” the most accurate answer is nuanced: CFOC is generally a national best-practice resource, while enforceable obligations come from applicable laws, regulations, funding conditions, and licensing policies. Strengthen you... Caring for Our Children: Is It a Law, a Licensing Rule, or a Best-Practice Guide?
24-Hour vs. 30-Hour Texas Child Care Training: Which One Do You Need?
08/26/2026Are you unsure whether Texas requires 24 or 30 hours of child care training for your role? This guide separates pre-service training from annual professional development so you can plan confidently, protect your compliance record, and choose the right next step—such as 24 Hour Texas Pre-Servic... 24-Hour vs. 30-Hour Texas Child Care Training: Which One Do You Need?
Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations DCF Practice Test: What Should You Study?
08/28/2026Are you preparing for a Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations DCF practice test and unsure which details deserve your attention? A focused review of licensing authority, supervision, documentation, safety, and professional responsibilities can turn scattered studying into confident decision-maki... Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations DCF Practice Test: What Should You Study?
How to Open a Daycare in California: Small Home, Large Home, or Child Care Center?
08/26/2026Choosing between a small family child care home, large family child care home, and child care center shapes your licensing pathway, staffing plan, budget, and daily relationships with children. Start building practical readiness with Health and Safety Orientation, and strengthen your business founda... How to Open a Daycare in California: Small Home, Large Home, or Child Care Center?
Do You Have to Retake Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Training in Maryland?
08/28/2026Are you unsure whether your Maryland emergency preparedness certificate is still valid—or whether a licensing visit could require you to repeat the course? Understanding the difference between an initial training requirement, ongoing professional development, plan updates, and refresher practi... Do You Have to Retake Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Training in Maryland?
