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How can family feedback improve program quality?
07/17/2026Family feedback is one of the fastest and most affordable ways directors and providers can strengthen daily practices, respond to family priorities, and demonstrate measurable improvements in program quality and child outcomes. This article offers practical, evidence-informed steps for collecting me... How can family feedback improve program quality?
How can Michigan child care providers prevent choking and deliver basic first aid?
07/10/2026Choking is one of the scariest emergencies staff can face. This short guide gives Michigan child care providers simple, practical steps for preventing choking and for basic first aid if an incident happens. Read the steps, share them with your team, and post your plan where staff can see it. Remembe... How can Michigan child care providers prevent choking and deliver basic first aid?
First Aid and CPR
05/23/2018Child care professionals must be ready to respond when a routine day suddenly becomes an emergency. ChildCareEd offers several directly related training options, including Pediatric Blended First Aid & CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant, Pediatric RSV First Aid & CPR/AED, and Pediat... First Aid and CPR
How can we best prepare preschool children for kindergarten?
07/16/2026Preparing preschool children for kindergarten involves much more than teaching letters and numbers. Children also need strong relationships, predictable routines, growing independence, communication skills, emotional regulation, and confidence participating in a group. This article gives child care ... How can we best prepare preschool children for kindergarten?
How can child care programs create inclusive classrooms for children of all abilities?
07/17/2026As a child care provider or director you already know that inclusion is practical work as much as it is a value. This article offers concrete, numbered steps you can use today to make your #classroom more accessible, welcoming, and effective for every #child. The guidance draws from practical ChildC... How can child care programs create inclusive classrooms for children of all abilities?
What Did Washington’s Early Childhood Conference Teach About Building Inclusive Classrooms?
06/12/2026Every child should feel they belong when they walk into your program. The Washington Infant and Early Childhood Conference gave practical ideas for real classrooms. This article shares what child care leaders and teachers learned and how you can use those ideas this week. You will find simple step... What Did Washington’s Early Childhood Conference Teach About Building Inclusive Classrooms?
Starting an In-Home Daycare in Illinois: Requirements and Tips
05/28/2026Thinking about opening an in-home daycare in Illinois? You can do it step by step. This short guide helps directors and child care providers know the most important actions to take, why they matter, and where to find help. It uses simple language, numbered steps, and links to clear resources. Rememb... Starting an In-Home Daycare in Illinois: Requirements and Tips
Starting an In-Home Daycare in Wisconsin: Requirements and Tips
05/28/2026Starting an in-home daycare is exciting and a little scary — you can do it step by step. This short guide helps child care providers and directors in #Wisconsin who want clear steps for the legal rules, safety checks, training, and family paperwork. Use checklists and approved trainings to sta... Starting an In-Home Daycare in Wisconsin: Requirements and Tips
Starting an In-Home Daycare in North Carolina: Requirements and Tips
05/28/2026Starting an in-home daycare is exciting and a lot of work. This guide helps child care providers and directors in North Carolina know the main steps, rules, and helpful tips. Why it matters: families trust us to keep children safe, healthy, and learning. A clear plan protects children and your #busi... Starting an In-Home Daycare in North Carolina: Requirements and Tips
Nevada Child Care Ratios and Group Sizes by Age: Home Daycare Guide
07/10/2026Running a #home daycare in #Nevada means knowing the rules for staff-to-child ratios and the largest group you can care for at once. This article helps child care providers and directors understand the numbers, how mixing ages changes staffing, and practical steps to use every day. Use the link... Nevada Child Care Ratios and Group Sizes by Age: Home Daycare Guide
