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Planning Summer Fun: Texas Child Care Providers
06/22/2022As a Texas child care provider, you need summer activities that are developmentally appropriate, safe in hot weather, and feasible for your staffing and licensing environment. This article answers practical planning questions and links to ChildCareEd training that can help your program meet safety e... Planning Summer Fun: Texas Child Care Providers
Free Vocabulary Kit for your Classroom!
05/30/2023Free Vocabulary Kit for your Classroom! ChildCareEd and Stop, Read, Go are excited to support #early_literacy! STOP READ GO is an early literacy company, created with little children in mind. This site focuses on introducing the World of Reading to babies, toddlers (1-3), and preschoolers (3... Free Vocabulary Kit for your Classroom!
How can we help children identify and express emotions in child care?
07/16/2026Helping young children identify and express emotions is one of the most valuable skills child care providers can teach. This article gives providers and directors practical, classroom-ready strategies for building emotional vocabulary, recognizing children’s verbal and nonverbal cues, validati... How can we help children identify and express emotions in child care?
5 Steps to Obtain a CDA Credential
06/13/2023Are you a childcare provider who feels intimidated by obtaining a CDA Credential? Many candidates find the process manageable once they understand the sequence: eligibility, formal training, portfolio assembly, exam and verification, and renewal. This article breaks down those five steps into practi... 5 Steps to Obtain a CDA Credential
Baltimore City!! Why take the #CDA training with ChildCareEd?
06/06/2023Why take the #CDA training with ChildCareEd Flexible online CDA training program that can be accessed from anywhere at any time for easy and convenient learning. Expert guidance through the entire CDA process, from training to completion, to ensure your success in achieving certification. ... Baltimore City!! Why take the #CDA training with ChildCareEd?
Ice Cream and Asteroids!
07/27/2023How Can I Make Ice Cream In A Bag With Children? Summer offers an excellent context for inquiry: concise, hands-on food activities can teach measurement, states of matter, and social-emotional competencies through observable, scaffolded learning. This article describes two classroom-tested projects... Ice Cream and Asteroids!
What are the best practices for running a child care center?
06/15/2026Running a child care center is a big job. This friendly guide helps directors and administrators use clear steps to run a safe, caring, and well-run program. It covers team building, health and safety, budgets, family partnerships, and quick tools you can use today. This article highlights #admini... What are the best practices for running a child care center?
Developing Skills Through Fall Crafts in Childcare
11/07/2023Fall is an ideal season to use sensory-rich, hands-on activities that strengthen fine motor control, social skills, and early cognition. This leafy-friend craft is easily differentiated and pairs well with provider training such as How Preschoolers Develop and Grow with Me: Child Development for Mix... Developing Skills Through Fall Crafts in Childcare
CPR for Infants and Children: Special Considerations and Techniques
12/14/2023Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial life-saving skill that can make the difference between life and death, especially when it comes to infants and children. While the basic principles of CPR remain consistent across #all-age-groups, there are special considerations and techniques that m... CPR for Infants and Children: Special Considerations and Techniques
Keeping Our Youngest Students Safe: The Vital Importance of Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training for Teachers
04/12/2024As an educator, your top priority is keeping your students #safe and #healthy. This is especially true when it comes to the youngest members of the school community in your care. These little ones are just beginning their educational journeys, and they rely on you to provide a nurturing, secure en... Keeping Our Youngest Students Safe: The Vital Importance of Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training for Teachers
