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How can school-age daycare use outdoor activities to teach, play, and stay safe?
07/03/2026Outdoor time is one of the best parts of the day for school-age children. It helps them move, make friends, solve problems, and calm down after a long school day. This article gives simple, ready ideas for child care providers and directors who want outdoor ideas that are fun, easy, and safe. You ... How can school-age daycare use outdoor activities to teach, play, and stay safe?
How can staff training and professional development improve my child care program?
07/06/2026Good staff learning starts small and grows. In this article you will learn clear steps to plan, run, and track training so your team feels supported and children get better care. Good #training for your #staff improves #quality for #children and builds #professionaldevelopment. State requirements ... How can staff training and professional development improve my child care program?
How can I become an effective early childhood mentor?
07/22/2026Ready to help colleagues grow while improving classroom quality? Becoming an effective mentor blends practical coaching skills, reflective practice, and clear program structures so you can support staff retention and better outcomes for children. A strong next step is completing a focused training l... How can I become an effective early childhood mentor?
How can directors support staff professional development goals so they actually change practice?
07/22/2026Are your staff development plans collecting dust or actually improving classroom practice? Directors who design short, measurable staff goals and pair them with job-embedded support see faster change in teacher behavior, stronger child outcomes, and better staff retention. Get started by rev... How can directors support staff professional development goals so they actually change practice?
How Do You Build Strong Teaching Teams?
07/22/2026How Do You Build Strong Teaching Teams? Stronger teaching teams make classrooms calmer, families more confident, and children’s learning more consistent. If you're a director or lead teacher looking to reduce turnover, align practice across rooms, and boost daily instruction, start with short... How Do You Build Strong Teaching Teams?
What Is Child Care Leadership Training and How Can It Help My Program?
06/10/2026Every day you juggle children, families, staff, and paperwork. Good leadership training gives you simple tools to lead with calm and confidence. This short guide is for child care directors and providers who want clear, practical steps. You will find ideas you can use right away, links to helpful tr... What Is Child Care Leadership Training and How Can It Help My Program?
How can educators create SMART goals for teaching, classroom management, family engagement, and career growth?
07/16/2026Strong, trackable goals help teams change practice, improve child outcomes, and build staff confidence. This practical guide helps directors and teachers write and use #SMARTgoals across four priorities: #teaching, #classroom, #families, and #career. It combines proven coaching approaches, training-... How can educators create SMART goals for teaching, classroom management, family engagement, and career growth?
Celebrate Juneteenth!
06/09/2022Coming up soon is the Juneteenth holiday. Come explore how it all started and how we still celebrate it today! In 1866, Union General Gordon Granger declared June 19 "a day of jubilee" and told people to celebrate with parades, picnics, and other fun events. But the first official Juneteent... Celebrate Juneteenth!
Alergias Alimentarias en Cuidado Infantil: Cómo Mantener a los Niños Seguros
07/16/2026Los programas de cuidado infantil pueden gestionar las alergias alimentarias de manera eficaz mediante planes individuales, comunicación constante con las familias y procedimientos claros para prevenir la exposición. El personal debe conocer los alérgenos de cada niño, le... Alergias Alimentarias en Cuidado Infantil: Cómo Mantener a los Niños Seguros
How can I create classroom traditions that children remember for years?
07/17/2026Classroom traditions are predictable, emotionally rich routines that become part of a child’s identity and the culture of your program. For child care providers and directors, intentionally designing traditions supports attachment, belonging, and long-term memory—so children carry clas... How can I create classroom traditions that children remember for years?
