Looking for ways to earn free #training hours for your staff or yourself? This guide helps directors and providers find real, trustworthy options. You will learn where to look, how to check that a course counts, and how to get help paying for bigger credentials like the #CDA. We list simple steps yo... Looking for Free Training Hours for Child Care Providers? Start Here
Here’s a clear, friendly update for directors and #providers working in early learning: big changes are happening in Washington, #DC that affect families, staffing, and budgets. This article covers the newest policy moves, what they mean for your program, and practical steps you can take now... What's new for child care in Washington, DC?
Online courses are an easy way for busy child care directors and #providers in #Maryland to get the training they need. This article explains what classes are available, how to pay for them, how to choose the right course, and how to avoid common mistakes. Many courses are MSDE-approved and give clo... Online Early Childcare Courses in Maryland
ChildCareEd Sends Heartfelt Condolences and Gratitude Following Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse In the wake of the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, our hearts are heavy with sorrow for the lives lost and the families impacted by this devastating event. Child... ChildCareEd Extends Condolences and Gratitude After Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Michigan’s Quality Rating System (often called Great Start to Quality) looks at many parts of your program to decide how well you care for young kids. This article explains what the system measures, how ratings work, and clear steps you can take to raise your program’s score. You will fi... What Does Michigan's Quality Rating System Really Measure and How Can We Improve?
Working through the toddler “no” phase is one of the most common, emotionally charged, and teachable moments you’ll face as a # caregiver in early childhood settings. This article gives Michigan child care directors and providers a practical, research-informed roadmap for understan... How Can Michigan Child Care Providers Support Toddlers Through the “No” Phase?
Child care directors and teachers in Michigan want clear, practical help to raise their program’s Great Start to Quality star rating. This article explains how ChildCareEd training and tools can support your team with real steps, checklists, and local links. You will learn what the QRIS measur... How does ChildCareEd help Michigan providers move up their Great Start to Quality rating?
This short guide helps small, home-based programs understand Michigan’s new PreK for All Home-Based Pilot. The state is testing a way to bring free, high-quality preschool into family child care homes so more 4-year-olds can attend PreK where they already feel safe. This pilot supports home-... How can family child care homes in Michigan participate in the PreK for All home-based pilot?
Michigan's child care providers are the heart and soul of our #early-learning system. You play a vital role in shaping young minds, fostering their growth, and giving #parents peace of mind. But let's face it, running a successful child care program goes beyond warm hugs and story time. Staying Ahe... Nurturing Young Minds and Your Business: Michigan Invest in Yourself with ChildCareEd
Michigan is trying new ways to give families money during pregnancy and early childhood. These payments can change how children eat, sleep, learn, and stay safe. This article explains, in simple steps, what the programs are, what the research shows, how your daily routines might change, and what you... What Do Michigan's Cash-to-Families Programs Mean for the Children in Your Care?