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How can California child care providers create safer classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers?
05/07/2026Keeping babies and young children safe is part skill, part planning, and part habit. This short guide helps California child care directors and providers make simple, smart choices to lower risk and build calm, #safe classrooms for #infants, #toddlers, #preschoolers, and staff. You will find clear s... How can California child care providers create safer classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers?
Organized Classrooms: Why Layout, Design, and Space Matter
06/23/2026Your #classroom is more than shelves and chairs. The way you arrange the room sends a message to children and staff. An organized space helps kids feel safe, focus, and learn. Small changes in design and space often make big changes in behavior and teaching time. For research and ideas, see How Doe... Organized Classrooms: Why Layout, Design, and Space Matter
Building Independence
06/13/2022How can educators foster independence in young children while keeping them safe and supported? Building independence helps children develop self-esteem and agency. It supports executive function, resilience, communication, and curiosity. This article synthesizes classroom strategies and family partn... Building Independence
How can childcare programs encourage independence and responsibility in young children?
07/16/2026Encouraging independence and responsibility is central to a strong early learning program. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, evidence-informed strategies for creating routines, interactions, and accessible environments where children can make choices, complete meaningf... How can childcare programs encourage independence and responsibility in young children?
Promoting Language Development
06/15/2022Children learn language by listening to others talk and watching how people interact. They observe gestures, facial expressions, and other nonverbal cues and learn new words as they listen to the adults around speak. This article summarizes evidence-based classroom practices and everyday routines th... Promoting Language Development
🌪️Fire Drills, Flashlights & Fast Thinking: Why Emergency Preparedness Is a Must
07/08/2025🌪️Fire Drills, Flashlights & Fast Thinking: Why Emergency Preparedness Is a Must Let’s face it—kids bring surprises every day. But when the unexpected gets serious (think: wildfires, tornados, power outages, or #heatwaves), child care providers need more than just flexi... 🌪️Fire Drills, Flashlights & Fast Thinking: Why Emergency Preparedness Is a Must
I’m Hungry, I’m Bored
09/14/2022I’m Hungry, I’m Bored We all feel this way sometimes, even children! Separation anxiety, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, illness, and a variety of other factors can affect a child’s mood from day to day. When childcare providers are able to determine the needs of... I’m Hungry, I’m Bored
How can child care teams help children manage big feelings?
06/29/2026Big feelings happen every day in your room. This short guide helps child care providers and directors notice feelings, calm a child in the moment, and teach skills that stick. Use the quick steps, scripts, and ideas here with your team. For deeper tools and printable resources, see Big feelings: Tea... How can child care teams help children manage big feelings?
Child Care Discipline Philosophy: Supporting Positive Behavior
06/30/2026Every child care program needs a clear discipline philosophy. A philosophy is a short set of beliefs that guides what adults do every day. This article helps directors and teachers choose a caring plan to teach good behavior. You will find simple steps, short lists, and links to helpful resources to... Child Care Discipline Philosophy: Supporting Positive Behavior
How can we teach kindness and friendship in our classroom?
07/16/2026Teaching kindness and friendship is one of the most meaningful ways child care providers can support children’s development. These skills help children form secure relationships, communicate their needs, cooperate with peers, resolve disagreements, and contribute to a caring classroom communit... How can we teach kindness and friendship in our classroom?
