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How to Become a Child Care Director in Virginia
05/19/2026Becoming a child care director in Virginia is easier to manage when you approach the process in clear stages. This article gives current and aspiring directors a practical pathway for reviewing Virginia’s education, experience, management-training, background-check, and ongoing professional-de... How to Become a Child Care Director in Virginia
How to Assign Training Courses Without Emailing Everyone
06/25/2026You want a faster way to get your team trained without sending one email at a time. This short guide shows simple steps you can do today using the ChildCareEd Admin Portal (formerly Group Admin). You will learn how to add staff, assign courses in bulk, track progress, and save certificates for audit... How to Assign Training Courses Without Emailing Everyone
How Can Florida VPK Providers Stand Out Under the New 2026 Accountability System?
04/29/2026Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) rules are changing in 2026. Many directors and teachers want clear, doable steps to improve classrooms, meet new challenges, and shine when their program is reviewed. This guide helps #Florida VPK #providers understand what matters, what to do, and where to ... How Can Florida VPK Providers Stand Out Under the New 2026 Accountability System?
How can Florida child care centers run a simple, safe first-week staff onboarding plan?
06/24/2026Starting a new team member in your Florida child care program can feel busy. This short guide gives a clear, friendly Week 1 plan directors can use. It focuses on quick wins so new #staff feel safe, useful, and calm. The plan pairs short lessons, hands-on practice, and simple tracking. Use trusted r... How can Florida child care centers run a simple, safe first-week staff onboarding plan?
How can early childhood programs effectively support children's oral health?
07/15/2026Healthy mouths are essential to children’s overall health, comfort, development, and ability to participate fully in classroom activities. This article offers practical, evidence-informed strategies that child care directors and providers can use to support children’s oral health through... How can early childhood programs effectively support children's oral health?
“Save My Work!” How Can Child Care Providers Protect Unfinished Projects Between Days?
09/30/2026When a child returns to find a carefully built structure or artwork changed, the disappointment can be real—and the chance to continue meaningful thinking may be lost. A simple, consistent system for saving projects protects children’s ownership while helping peers practice respect and c... “Save My Work!” How Can Child Care Providers Protect Unfinished Projects Between Days?
Let them Play! Supporting children's natural development.
08/09/2022You may have come across the image here comparing a preschool child’s hand (right) to a typical 7-year-old child’s hand (left). The reason this image is popping up all over social media is that it provides evidence of children’s physical development and supports the argument that e... Let them Play! Supporting children's natural development.
Which Outdoor Play Activities Best Boost Gross Motor Development?
09/14/2026Outdoor movement can turn an ordinary playground period into a powerful opportunity for children to build strength, balance, coordination, and confidence. For practical guidance on creating active routines, explore Balancing Active Play in Child Care, which can help you plan structured and unstructu... Which Outdoor Play Activities Best Boost Gross Motor Development?
What Developmental Milestones Should Teachers Know From Birth to Age 5?
09/10/2026Recognizing developmental milestones helps teachers plan responsive experiences, notice meaningful progress, and partner confidently with families. For a deeper foundation in typical and atypical development from birth through age five, explore The Science of Growing Up: Typical and Atypical Develop... What Developmental Milestones Should Teachers Know From Birth to Age 5?
How Can Child Care Providers Support Healthy Toddler Development?
08/31/2026Supporting toddler development requires more than knowing what children should be able to do; it involves creating responsive relationships, purposeful environments, and meaningful opportunities to practice emerging skills. Strengthen your foundation with Baby Steps to Milestones ONLINE, which can h... How Can Child Care Providers Support Healthy Toddler Development?
