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How to Get a License for a Home-Based Daycare
07/20/2026Opening a home-based daycare requires careful planning, a safe environment, and a clear understanding of your state’s licensing process. ChildCareEd’s Starting an In-Home Daycare? The Ultimate Checklist offers practical guidance on preparing your home, organizing supplies, and planning y... How to Get a License for a Home-Based Daycare
Building Up Infants and Toddlers
01/12/2022The early years of every child's life are a crucial starting point. Child care professionals build a foundation of learning for infants and toddlers when they intentionally teach and plan developmentally appropriate lessons and routines. Two practical ChildCareEd courses that model this approach are... Building Up Infants and Toddlers
How to Become a Childcare Worker in Idaho: Requirements and Steps
07/13/2026Working in early care and education in #Idaho is a rewarding way to support families and shape young lives. This guide breaks down the practical steps, paperwork, and professional development pathways that child care providers and directors need to know. 1) Wh How to Become a Childcare Worker in Idaho: Requirements and Steps
California Child Development Permit: Provider Requirements
05/06/2026If you work in early care in #California, this short guide answers the main questions about the Child Development Permit. It explains who needs a permit, the education and experience steps, required health and safety trainings, and how to stay licensed. The goal is to keep your program safe and your... California Child Development Permit: Provider Requirements
How to Become a Child Care Director in California
05/19/2026Are you ready to step up into a leadership role for children and teachers? This article walks busy child care providers and directors through clear steps to earn a Program Director permit, keep required training up to date, and run a safe program in #California. Why does becoming a child ca... How to Become a Child Care Director in California
How to Become a Childcare Worker in California: Requirements and Steps
07/13/2026Ready to work in childcare in California? Before stepping into a classroom or opening a home daycare, new providers must complete important steps like orientation, Live Scan fingerprinting, background clearances, and health and safety training. This article makes the process easier by showing what ... How to Become a Childcare Worker in California: Requirements and Steps
Professional Development Training in Covid Times
02/09/2021Even in the midst of the changes that happened due to Covid, life still marches on. There are children to teach, milestones to meet, and professional credentials to maintain. Depending on the state, early childhood educators must complete anywhere between 6 and 12 hours of CEUs (Continuing Education... Professional Development Training in Covid Times
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Child Development Training
10/14/2021The early years of a child’s life are very important for their health and development. Healthy development means that children of all abilities, including those with special health care needs, can grow up where their social, emotional, and educational needs are being met. Having a safe and l... Child Development Training
How can we build developmentally appropriate programs for young children?
05/26/2026Building a program that fits young children is doable. This guide helps child care providers and directors plan clear, kind, and smart programs. It shows simple steps for using Developmentally Appropriate Practice so your #children learn through #play, feel safe, and grow. You will see links to help... How can we build developmentally appropriate programs for young children?
How Can Preschool Teachers Effectively Support Early Math Skills in the Classroom?
07/22/2026Strong early #math experiences create confident learners and calmer classrooms — but many providers wonder how to make math daily, playful, and developmentally appropriate. This article gives practical, research-informed steps you can start using Monday morning and points to targeted professio... How Can Preschool Teachers Effectively Support Early Math Skills in the Classroom?
