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How can dramatic play ideas intentionally encourage children's imagination?
07/28/2026Want practical, low-cost ways to spark richer pretend play that builds language, cooperation, and creative thinking? Discover research-based dramatic play ideas and classroom moves you can use this week — and consider strengthening your team’s practice with The Best Promotion is Play or ... How can dramatic play ideas intentionally encourage children's imagination?
How Can Child Care Providers Support Learning Through Play?
09/07/2026When children build, pretend, move, and investigate, they are doing far more than staying busy—they are constructing knowledge. Strengthen your practice with Role of Play in Learning, a course that explores how play supports development and can help you earn training connected to CDA Subject A... How Can Child Care Providers Support Learning Through Play?
What Learning Centers Should Every Preschool Classroom Have?
10/04/2026A thoughtfully planned set of learning centers can turn a busy preschool room into a place where children choose, investigate, create, and practice essential skills through play. The Spicing Up the Classroom: Learning Centers course offers focused professional learning to help you plan purposef... What Learning Centers Should Every Preschool Classroom Have?
What Is the Waldorf Approach and How Can Child Care Providers Use It?
07/21/2026Curious about Waldorf methods for young children and whether they fit your program? The Waldorf approach emphasizes imagination, rhythm, and natural materials to support whole-child development—practical tools that many providers can adapt without adopting a full school model. If you want a s... What Is the Waldorf Approach and How Can Child Care Providers Use It?
How Can Child Care Providers Use Active Supervision Techniques in Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas?
09/14/2026Children need room to explore, move, test ideas, and build confidence—but safe exploration depends on adults who are intentionally present. Active Supervision: A Strategy That Works gives providers practical tools for watching, listening, positioning, and responding across play settings while ... How Can Child Care Providers Use Active Supervision Techniques in Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas?
What Is Active Supervision in Child Care—and What Can Teachers Do Every Day?
10/04/2026When a classroom is busy, being physically present is not always enough to keep every child safe. Active supervision gives teachers practical ways to stay aware, prevent problems, and support children’s exploration; ChildCareEd’s Active Supervision: A Strategy That Works offers a focused... What Is Active Supervision in Child Care—and What Can Teachers Do Every Day?
How to start a Home Daycare in Texas: The Simple Step-by-Step Guide
03/09/2026Starting a #home daycare in #Texas can be a great way to help families and build a small business of your own. Many parents need safe, steady care for their children while they work. A home daycare can give children a warm, caring place to learn and grow each day. It can also help your neighborhood ... How to start a Home Daycare in Texas: The Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Starting an In-Home Daycare in Nevada: Requirements and Tips
05/28/2026Starting an in-home daycare in Nevada begins with thoughtful planning, a safe environment, and strong relationships with families. To prepare for the business side, explore ChildCareEd’s Business Planning: Family Child Care, which introduces business plans, finances, basic operations, and mark... Starting an In-Home Daycare in Nevada: Requirements and Tips
Starting an In-Home Daycare in Virginia: Requirements and Tips
05/28/2026Starting an in-home daycare in Virginia becomes more manageable when you take it step by step. ChildCareEd’s Business Planning: Family Child Care course helps new providers explore business plans, finances, basic operations, and marketing as they prepare to build a sustainable program families... Starting an In-Home Daycare in Virginia: Requirements and Tips
How do I track and report immunization records for child care in North Dakota?
07/01/2026Keeping children’s immunization records organized helps North Dakota child care providers identify missing documentation, communicate with families, and prepare for licensing reviews. ChildCareEd’s Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases course builds understanding of infection pre... How do I track and report immunization records for child care in North Dakota?
