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What are the safety regulations we must follow in childcare settings?
05/26/2026Keeping children safe is the top job in any childcare program. This article explains the rules and smart steps to follow. It helps directors and providers build a clear plan for daily safety, health checks, emergencies, and paperwork. State requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Yo... What are the safety regulations we must follow in childcare settings?
How can we build a strong culture of safety in child care?
06/18/2026Building a #culture of #safety in your child care program helps children learn, families trust you, and staff feel supported. This short guide gives clear steps you can use today. Below you will find practical questions and simple, numbered actions. State requirements vary - check your state licensi... How can we build a strong culture of safety in child care?
Missouri Annual Training Hours for Child Care Providers
04/20/2026As a child care leader or director, you want clear answers you can use today. In Missouri, licensed child care staff must earn a set number of yearly training hours and complete specific health and safety topics. This article explains the rules, what counts, how to track hours, and how to avoid com... Missouri Annual Training Hours for Child Care Providers
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Louisiana
09/11/2026ChildCareEd has on staff Louisiana Pathways approved Independent Trainers. ChildCareEd courses are accepted by the Louisiana Department of Education for continuing education for those who work in Type I, Type II, and Type III childcare centers or in family child daycare homes. This includes director... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Louisiana
What is an easy annual training checklist for child care centers?
07/03/2026Running a child care center means keeping everyone safe, learning every year, and showing proof that your team is trained. This article gives directors and child care providers a simple, numbered annual training checklist you can use right away. Use short lists, clear links, and a plan you can cop... What is an easy annual training checklist for child care centers?
ECE Credit Hours Online: What Counts for Child Care Training?
05/28/2026Many directors and #providers ask: which online ECE credit hours really count for licensing, the CDA, or your staff files? This short guide explains what matters, where to look, and easy steps you can use today. Keep your tone calm: training can be simple when you follow a plan. Why does it matte... ECE Credit Hours Online: What Counts for Child Care Training?
Navigating with Limited Resources: Support for Texas Child Care Facilities
12/04/2023In the vast landscape of child care, Texas plays a pivotal role in providing #early-education and nurturing environments for its youngest residents. However, the state is struggling under financial constraints, making it challenging for child care facilities to invest adequately in the professional ... Navigating with Limited Resources: Support for Texas Child Care Facilities
How can child care programs support toddlers through biting and hitting phases?
07/16/2026Biting and hitting are common but challenging toddler behaviors that require calm, consistent, and developmentally appropriate responses. Because toddlers may not yet have the language, impulse control, or emotional regulation skills to communicate frustration effectively, these behaviors often sign... How can child care programs support toddlers through biting and hitting phases?
How Can Child Care Providers Avoid Power Struggles with Young Children?
07/17/2026A power struggle in an early childhood setting feels familiar: a child refuses a request, an adult raises a voice, and both leave the exchange tired. This article offers research‑informed, practical steps you can use today to reduce those moments and turn them into teaching opportunities. It wea... How Can Child Care Providers Avoid Power Struggles with Young Children?
Going Head-to-Head with Challenging Behavior
12/14/2021One of the most challenging responsibilities for early childhood educators is helping children learn to manage behavior while also teaching them to express emotions constructively. What we label as "challenging behavior" often reflects unmet needs or environmental mismatches rather than willful misc... Going Head-to-Head with Challenging Behavior
