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Creating The CDA Professional Portfolio
03/06/2026The CDA Professional Portfolio is a collection of papers and examples that show you know how to care for and teach young children. It is a required part of earning your #CDA credential. This guide helps child care providers and directors build a strong, clear portfolio that is easy for a reviewer to... Creating The CDA Professional Portfolio
Nevada Child Care Ratios and Group Sizes by Age (Center + Home Quick Guide)
03/06/2026This quick guide explains Nevada rules for staff-to-child #ratios and maximum group Size limits for both #centers and home-based programs (family care homes and group care homes). Knowing these numbers helps you keep children safe, stay calm during busy transitions, and pass licensi... Nevada Child Care Ratios and Group Sizes by Age (Center + Home Quick Guide)
North Dakota Child Care Ratios and Group Sizes by Age (Center + Home Quick Guide)
03/06/2026Knowing (and following) North Dakota’s child-to-#staff ratios and maximum #groupsize rules helps you keep children safe, support learning, and stay ready for inspections. Ratios affect everything supervision, behavior guidance, and how quickly staff can respond to needs. If you want a s... North Dakota Child Care Ratios and Group Sizes by Age (Center + Home Quick Guide)
Keeping December Calm in Childcare: Christmas Activities Without Chaos
03/05/2026December can feel busy and noisy in child care. Families bring excitement, children have big feelings, and teachers try to do special activities on top of regular routines. This guide helps you plan simple, calm, and inclusive Christmas-season activities that support a #calm classro... Keeping December Calm in Childcare: Christmas Activities Without Chaos
Easy New Year’s Day Activities for Kids (Crafts, Games, and Movement)
03/05/2026New Year’s Day can be a calm, fun day at your program with simple activities children love. This guide gives quick crafts, easy games, and movement ideas for toddlers and preschoolers. Use short projects that match your normal routine so the day feels joyful (not chaotic). ... Easy New Year’s Day Activities for Kids (Crafts, Games, and Movement)
Celebrate Together: Fun Activities for Kwanzaa Week
03/05/2026Plan a simple, joyful Kwanzaa week for your #preschoolers that honors culture, community, and learning. Kwanzaa has seven principles (Nguzo Saba) and meaningful symbols like the kinara (candle holder). Young children learn best by doing, so keep activities short, hands-on, and predictable. If... Celebrate Together: Fun Activities for Kwanzaa Week
Let It Glow! Hanukkah Activities Kids Can’t Resist
03/05/2026Welcome, busy directors and child care providers! This short guide shares easy, classroom-friendly Hanukkah ideas your kids will enjoy. You’ll find simple arts, games, snacks, and learning activities that work in mixed-age rooms. Start with a printable story, then add hand... Let It Glow! Hanukkah Activities Kids Can’t Resist
Gobble, Wobble, Go! Thanksgiving Games for Toddlers & Preschoolers
03/05/2026Thanksgiving games can be simple, joyful, and full of learning. This guide helps child care providers choose quick activities that build big muscles, small muscles, social skills, and #gratitude without a lot of setup. The ideas work well for mixed-age groups, including #toddlers and... Gobble, Wobble, Go! Thanksgiving Games for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Heat Safety + Sun Protection in California Child Care (Shade, Water, Rest Breaks)
03/05/2026This article helps child care providers and directors keep children safe on hot, sunny days especially during warm-weather seasons in California. Young children can get sick from heat faster than adults, and heat illness can become serious quickly. California also has workplace heat ... Heat Safety + Sun Protection in California Child Care (Shade, Water, Rest Breaks)
Texas Required Child Care Forms: Enrollment, Emergency Cards, and Permission Slips
03/05/2026If you run or direct a child care program in #Texas, having the right forms ready keeps children safer and makes licensing visits much less stressful. Families also feel more confident when they see an organized program. A simple goal: keep enrollment, emergency, and permission paperwork up to date... Texas Required Child Care Forms: Enrollment, Emergency Cards, and Permission Slips
