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School-Age Lesson Plans for After-School Child Care
06/24/2026After school time is a chance to help older kids relax, learn, and try new things. This short guide is written for child care providers and directors who run #afterschool programs. You will find simple steps, ready ideas, and links to trusted resources you can use today. For quick tools and lesson t... School-Age Lesson Plans for After-School Child Care
Crayon Activities That Support Toddler Development
06/30/2026Crayon time is simple, low-cost, and full of learning for toddlers. In this article you will find easy ideas child care providers and directors can use to build skills in your #preschool room. We focus on playful, safe ways to grow #finemotor control, #creativity, color knowledge, and everyday ind... Crayon Activities That Support Toddler Development
Easy Glitter Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers
06/30/2026Glitter crafts are bright, fun, and loved by many children. This short guide gives child care providers quick, safe, and useful ideas to add sparkle to your day. You will find simple project ideas, tips for skill-building, safety and cleanup advice, and ways to include glitter in lesson plans. For ... Easy Glitter Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Maryland Child Care Scholarship Freeze: Who Can Still Receive Subsidy?
05/04/2026The news about a possible scholarship freeze has many of us worried. This article explains who may still get help with child care in Maryland right now and what providers and families should do. Keep calm — there are steps you can take. Also, state requirements vary - check your state licensi... Maryland Child Care Scholarship Freeze: Who Can Still Receive Subsidy?
How can providers offer free child care for 2‑year‑olds in New York?
06/09/2026New programs in New York are opening free child care seats for 2‑year‑olds. This article explains, in clear steps, what child care directors and #providers must do to join the new 2‑K effort. You will find simple actions, links to helpful resources, and checklists you can use today. Remember: ... How can providers offer free child care for 2‑year‑olds in New York?
How can my program find its niche as 2‑K and 3‑K grow in New York?
06/30/2026Many New York programs are seeing new chances as free #2K and #3K seats expand. This article helps directors and #providers think through who they serve, what makes their program special, and small steps to win families and contracts. Read the quick ideas, pick one change to try this week, and remem... How can my program find its niche as 2‑K and 3‑K grow in New York?
How do I get OCFS-ready for publicly funded programs: training and recordkeeping steps?
06/12/2026Getting ready to join publicly funded programs means more than wanting to help kids — it means meeting New York OCFS rules for #OCFS training and paperwork. This guide helps #providers organize training, keep clear #recordkeeping, and show #compliance so your program can win seats or contracts... How do I get OCFS-ready for publicly funded programs: training and recordkeeping steps?
How should Minnesota child care programs handle allergies and special diets?
07/01/2026Allergic reactions and special diets matter every day in child care. This short guide helps Minnesota child care providers and directors build clear routines that keep kids safe, meet family needs, and follow state rules. Why it matters: When staff know what to watch for and what to do, children sta... How should Minnesota child care programs handle allergies and special diets?
What Qualifications Does a New York Child Care Director Need?
06/05/2026Becoming a child care director in New York takes clear steps and the right paperwork. This guide explains what directors usually need, how to get the training and checks, and common mistakes to avoid. It uses simple language for busy providers and directors. Your #director #qualifications often incl... What Qualifications Does a New York Child Care Director Need?
NY Provider or Families Information
07/27/2023Looking for Provider or Families Information? The Early Learning | NY State Department of Education offers comprehensive guidance for providers and families in New York. For quick access to trainings that support NY licensing and daily practice, consider ChildCareEd’s Health and Safety Orientatio... NY Provider or Families Information
