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How Can Childcare Directors Lead Strong Teams and Safe Programs?
07/06/2026Being a childcare director means wearing many hats. You guide teachers, keep children safe, and run a program families trust. Strong #leadership, clear #communication, ongoing #training, a protected #safety culture, and supported #staff make daily work easier and better for children. This short gu... How Can Childcare Directors Lead Strong Teams and Safe Programs?
How should New York child care providers respond to a measles exposure?
07/06/2026Measles can spread fast in group care. This short guide helps New York child care directors and providers take simple, clear steps when someone in your program may have been exposed. Use quick actions, work with your local health department, and keep families calm. Use small steps to keep your #chil... How should New York child care providers respond to a measles exposure?
How Does Guided Play Build School-Ready Skills in New York Preschoolers?
07/06/2026Guided play is a gentle way teachers help children learn while they are playing. This article explains how guided play grows the skills children need for kindergarten, especially in New York programs. You will find clear steps you can try, links to useful resources from ChildCareEd and others, and p... How Does Guided Play Build School-Ready Skills in New York Preschoolers?
Why Does Self-Regulation Matter More Than ABCs for Minnesota Kindergarten Readiness?
07/06/2026Starting kindergarten is about more than knowing letters. For Minnesota child care leaders and teachers, helping children learn to calm down, wait, follow routines, and ask for help is one of the best ways to set them up for school success. This short article explains why #selfregulation matters so ... Why Does Self-Regulation Matter More Than ABCs for Minnesota Kindergarten Readiness?
How can I make the case for play-based learning in my Michigan program?
07/06/2026Play-based learning helps kids learn by doing, talking, and pretending. This article gives simple, practical steps to help directors and providers in Michigan explain why play matters and how to use it in your #classroom. You will find easy talking points, evidence to share, room and schedule ideas,... How can I make the case for play-based learning in my Michigan program?
How can North Dakota child care programs prepare children for school using social-emotional skills?
07/06/2026In #NorthDakota, child care providers help young #children learn feelings, calm down, and make friends. Teaching social-emotional learning (#SEL) is one of the best ways to get kids #schoolready. Working with #families and local partners makes the plan stronger. State requirements vary - check your ... How can North Dakota child care programs prepare children for school using social-emotional skills?
How can we turn playtime into learning time in North Dakota child care?
07/06/2026Play is the best way young children learn. When you plan playful days, you help children grow skills for school and life. In this article, you will learn easy, step-by-step ideas for turning everyday #play into clear #learning for young #children in #NorthDakota, inside and #outdoor. Why it matters:... How can we turn playtime into learning time in North Dakota child care?
What Is Guided Play and How Can Minnesota Providers Use It?
07/06/2026Guided play is a friendly, hands-on way children learn. In guided play, adults set up the space and ideas, then follow the child’s lead. This helps kids feel safe, curious, and ready to try new things. In this guide, you will find clear steps, short lists, and links to helpful resources for pr... What Is Guided Play and How Can Minnesota Providers Use It?
How should Michigan child care providers watch for measles this summer?
07/06/2026Summer brings travel, camps, and more close contact. That means measles can travel into child care programs quickly. This short guide helps Michigan child care leaders and staff know what to watch for and what to do. It uses easy steps you can start today. Remember: state requirements vary - check y... How should Michigan child care providers watch for measles this summer?
Regulaciones de Temperatura en Guarderías de Alaska: ¿Qué Tan Frío es Demasiado Frío?
07/06/2026Trabajar en Alaska significa que usted y su equipo enfrentan días muy fríos. Usted quiere que los niños estén seguros, abrigados y aprendiendo. Este artículo ayuda a directoras y proveedores a decidir cuándo hace demasiado frío para salir al patio, qu... Regulaciones de Temperatura en Guarderías de Alaska: ¿Qué Tan Frío es Demasiado Frío?
