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What Separates a Good New York CDA Portfolio from a Great One?
06/27/2025For New York #educators pursuing their Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, (Consider the CDA Preschool Credential for center-based preschool educators.)what separates a good portfolio from a great one? While gathering resources and #lesson-plans is essential, the true power of your portfo... What Separates a Good New York CDA Portfolio from a Great One?
How Working with Children Supports Growth, Purpose, and Connection
06/23/2026Working with young children gives many of us a deep sense of meaning and joy. This article is for child care providers and directors who want clear, practical ideas about how this work supports professional #growth, personal #purpose, stronger #connection with families, and everyday #wellbeing. ... How Working with Children Supports Growth, Purpose, and Connection
Unleashing the Potential Within: Exploring a Career in Montessori Education
07/09/2024Montessori education offers a distinctive approach that fosters children's natural curiosity and love of learning. It emphasizes self-directed learning in a prepared environment and supports children's independence. Begin your training with ChildCareEd's Montessori Assistant Training or learn classr... Unleashing the Potential Within: Exploring a Career in Montessori Education
New Mexico Daycare Center Standards: What Providers Need to Know
07/07/2026Running a daycare in #NewMexico means following rules that keep kids safe, healthy, and learning. This short guide helps directors and providers understand the rules, what matters, and what steps to take today. Good rules and clear practices protect kids, lower stress for staff, and help programs st... New Mexico Daycare Center Standards: What Providers Need to Know
Life-Saving Skills: Why First Aid and CPR Training Matters
10/20/2024In today's fast-paced world, emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime. Whether you are a parent, #teacher, caregiver, or simply someone who wants to be prepared, first aid and CPR training are invaluable skills that could mean the difference between life and death. Consider starting with ChildCareEd... Life-Saving Skills: Why First Aid and CPR Training Matters
March 10 is National Pack Your Lunch Day!
03/07/2023What is National Pack Your Lunch Day and when is it observed? March 10 is National Pack Your Lunch Day, an observance that encourages packed lunches as both a practical habit and an instructional opportunity (Food Reference). Child care professionals can use this day to introduce age-appropria... March 10 is National Pack Your Lunch Day!
How can North Dakota providers stretch food costs with CACFP?
06/17/2026Stretching food dollars while serving healthy meals is possible. This guide is for #providers and directors in #NorthDakota who want simple, practical steps to make CACFP work for their program. You will get easy-to-follow steps for joining CACFP, planning low-cost menus, tracking meals, finding rei... How can North Dakota providers stretch food costs with CACFP?
What Toddler Daily Schedule Ideas Work Best in Child Care?
06/30/2026Every day in a toddler room runs better with a clear, simple plan. This article answers practical questions about toddler daily schedule ideas you can use in child care. It is written for child care providers and directors who want on-the-ground tips that respect children’s needs and staff t... What Toddler Daily Schedule Ideas Work Best in Child Care?
ChildCareEd Launches New Comprehensive CDA Subject Area Trainings
09/03/2024ChildCareEd is launching focused CDA Subject Area trainings. Each module is a 10-hour course that targets a single CDA competency. Two examples are CDA Subject Area 1 (planning a safe, healthy learning environment) and CDA Subject Area 3 (supporting social and emotional development). These modular c... ChildCareEd Launches New Comprehensive CDA Subject Area Trainings
Get Ready for the Kids: Why You Should Get First Aid and CPR Certified
08/07/2024As summer wanes and institutions prepare for a new academic term, parents, educators, and child care professionals should ensure clinical readiness by securing First Aid and CPR certification. These competencies are essential for practitioners responsible for children's safety and well-being. Chil... Get Ready for the Kids: Why You Should Get First Aid and CPR Certified
