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Summer Fun Meets Summer Safety: The Importance of Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training
04/28/2024Summer is a magical time for children - long days spent playing #outdoors, swimming, going to camp, and having fun adventures. However, more activity and time outside also raises the risk of accidents and injuries. That's why it's critical for anyone caring for children to be trained in pediatric fi... Summer Fun Meets Summer Safety: The Importance of Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training
The Montessori Classroom: A World Designed for Discovery
06/11/2024#Montessori is an educational approach developed by Italian physician and #educator Maria Montessori in the early 1900s. It is based on the idea of aiding the natural #development of children through child-centered learning. Key Principles: Children have an innate desire to learn and will init... The Montessori Classroom: A World Designed for Discovery
How can ChildCareEd help Minnesota childcare directors in small towns manage staff training with no budget?
05/26/2026If you run a small childcare program in a Minnesota town, you wear many hats. This short guide helps directors manage required staff #training when money is tight. It shows practical steps, free or low-cost options, ways to document hours, and tips to get help from grants and community partners. Thi... How can ChildCareEd help Minnesota childcare directors in small towns manage staff training with no budget?
Why Sign Up for Group Admin?
06/08/2021To all child care directors, administrators, and providers: Group Admin is an organizational account designed to centralize staff professional development, compliance tracking, and record-keeping for multi-staff programs. It lets administrators purchase a block of hours at a flat rate and assign tho... Why Sign Up for Group Admin?
How can Georgia infant and toddler classrooms use the Watermelon Wake-Up Call to prevent choking?
06/23/2026The story of a child who nearly choked on a chunk of watermelon can feel like a wake-up call for any classroom. This article helps Georgia child care providers and directors turn that wake-up call into clear steps for everyday #safety. You will find short, numbered actions for meals, supervision, tr... How can Georgia infant and toddler classrooms use the Watermelon Wake-Up Call to prevent choking?
How can North Dakota child care programs make the most of CACFP for healthy meal planning?
06/12/2026Good meal planning helps children grow, learn, and stay healthy. This short guide is for child care providers and directors in #NorthDakota who want easy steps to plan meals, follow CACFP rules, and involve families. Use small steps and simple tools to save time and protect kids. Remember: state req... How can North Dakota child care programs make the most of CACFP for healthy meal planning?
Snack Time in Daycare: Healthy Foods and Safety Tips
06/30/2026Snack time is a daily chance to feed little bodies and teach big habits. This short guide helps directors and providers pick healthy foods, follow safety steps, and plan snacks that are easy for staff and families. Why it matters: good snacks support learning, steady energy, and #nutrition. Safety s... Snack Time in Daycare: Healthy Foods and Safety Tips
How can New York childcare providers help picky eaters in daycare?
05/15/2026Many of us in #daycare meet children who are #picky about food. This article helps New York childcare directors and providers with easy, tested ideas you can use tomorrow. It explains why picky eating matters, gives clear steps for the classroom, and shows when to get medical or therapy help. Rememb... How can New York childcare providers help picky eaters in daycare?
Why Do the First Five Years Matter for Michigan Children?
06/04/2026The first years of life are full of fast growth. For children in #Michigan, ages birth to five are the time when the most brain change happens. This short guide is for child care providers and directors. It explains what the brain is doing, why it matters, and clear steps your program can use right ... Why Do the First Five Years Matter for Michigan Children?
How can Michigan child care programs introduce new foods and prevent picky eating?
07/09/2026Young children try foods slowly. This short guide helps child care directors and providers in #Michigan introduce new foods, support #children who are #picky, and build good #nutrition and calm #mealtimes in your program. Use the numbered steps and small actions you can try this week. State requirem... How can Michigan child care programs introduce new foods and prevent picky eating?
