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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Puerto Rico
10/06/2026Approved Puerto Rico Child Care Training CDA Credential Training (Required for Center Personnel) Puerto Rico established the CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential as a licensing requirement for center directors, teachers, and assistant teachers beginning in 2016. This ... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Puerto Rico
Price Match Guarantee: Conditions, Limitations, and How to Claim
04/01/2025How does ChildCareEd’s Price Match Guarantee work? At ChildCareEd, we’re committed to providing high-quality childcare training at the best possible value. Our Price Match Guarantee outlines how to request a review of an eligible lower price. Compare available training, such as the CDA Pres... Price Match Guarantee: Conditions, Limitations, and How to Claim
How Can Themed Activity Bundles Simplify Weekly Planning?
09/11/2026Weekly planning can feel like assembling a puzzle while children are already arriving—but a well-designed themed activity bundle can bring structure, flexibility, and relief. To strengthen your planning practice and earn professional development hours, explore Lesson Planning for Preschoolers ... How Can Themed Activity Bundles Simplify Weekly Planning?
How can simple science experiments transform my preschool classroom?
07/28/2026Curious how short, hands-on science activities can boost curiosity, language, and early reasoning in your program? Try a few quick experiments that honor children’s questions, build #preschool learning routines, and make complex ideas manageable. For a practical next step, consider ChildCareEd... How can simple science experiments transform my preschool classroom?
Static Electricity Activities
02/03/2023Static Electricity Can Be Fun! January 9th was National Static Electricity Day! There are quite a few fun STEM activities to explore and learn about it. Check out these experiments to add some zing to your day. For more preschool-friendly ideas for celebrating, see National Static Electricity Day... Static Electricity Activities
Beyond the Basics: Specialized Child Care Training Courses That Elevate Your Expertise
05/21/2025In the ever-evolving field of #early-childhood-education (ECE), foundational childcare certificates and basic training are essential starting points. They equip professionals with the core knowledge needed to ensure safe, nurturing, and #developmentally appropriate environments for young children. H... Beyond the Basics: Specialized Child Care Training Courses That Elevate Your Expertise
National Static Electricity Day
01/11/2023January 9 is observed annually as Static Electricity Day, an opportunity to investigate the forces behind cling, attraction, and small static discharges. A preschool activity can be more than a novelty: children can formulate predictions, attend to observable changes, and describe evidence. Begin wi... National Static Electricity Day
How Can Independent Practice Connect Numerals and Number Words?
09/24/2026When children see a numeral and hear or read its number word as connected forms of the same idea, they build a more flexible foundation for early mathematics and literacy. Try Early Mathematics Through Play to strengthen your strategies for making number sense active, meaningful, and accessible thro... How Can Independent Practice Connect Numerals and Number Words?
Can Counting Activities Really Feel Like Play?
07/28/2026Want counting to be a low-prep classroom win that children ask for, not avoid? Try short, playful routines and hands-on ideas that build number sense while keeping the day joyful. A great next step is ChildCareEd’s Math Foundations in Early Childhood, which shows how to integrate counting into... Can Counting Activities Really Feel Like Play?
How can everyday play build number sense in young children?
07/16/2026Everyday routines and play are filled with opportunities to strengthen children’s understanding of numbers, quantities, patterns, comparisons, and relationships. Child care providers can build early number sense by counting children during transitions, comparing block towers, sorting classroom... How can everyday play build number sense in young children?
