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St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
02/06/2026St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on March 17. Many people wear green, look for shamrocks, and enjoy fun stories about leprechauns. In child care, you can use this holiday as a simple theme for play, movement, and learning—without needing to focus on any one belief. #StPatr... St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
Child Care Licensing in Illinois
02/06/2026Opening a child care program is exciting. But in Illinois, you usually need a child care license before you can care for children in your home or in a center. A license is not just “paperwork.” It helps keep children safe, and it helps families trust your program. Why is a child care ... Child Care Licensing in Illinois
Classroom-tested strategies to help preschool teachers manage their classrooms
01/30/2026Introduction Preschool classroom management is less about strict control and more about shaping an environment where young children feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. This article pulls together practical, teacher-tested strategies, routines, room design, behavior guidance, family communica... Classroom-tested strategies to help preschool teachers manage their classrooms
How does the ChildCareEd–BakerRipley contract make teacher training easier and more affordable for Texas childcare programs?
02/05/2026Introduction If your childcare program partners with BakerRipley, the ChildCareEd contract creates a simpler route to affordable, accredited professional development. This arrangement lets administrators request instructor-led trainings through BakerRipley so individual staff do not need separate... How does the ChildCareEd–BakerRipley contract make teacher training easier and more affordable for Texas childcare programs?
Completé Mi CDA Y Ahora Qué Sigue?
02/05/2026Ya terminaste tus horas de capacitación para la CDA. ¡Qué logro! Ahora viene la parte que muchos sienten “más grande”: tu portafolio profesional y el proceso oficial con el CDA Council (Council for Professional Recognition). En este artículo te explico ... Completé Mi CDA Y Ahora Qué Sigue?
Cómo Escribir Mi Portafolio Del CDA
02/05/2026Cuando trabajas para obtener tu credencial CDA, el portafolio puede sentirse como una de las partes más grandes. Pero no tiene que ser complicado. Si lo haces paso a paso, tu portafolio se vuelve un “álbum profesional” que muestra cómo cuidas, enseñas y apoyas... Cómo Escribir Mi Portafolio Del CDA
Safe Sleep Training Nevada
02/05/2026Safe sleep training teaches child care professionals how to set up a safe sleep space and follow the safest routines during naps 😴. In Nevada, safe sleep (often taught as SIDS/Safe Sleep) is an important part of caring for infants—and it is also part of the required training for staff who w... Safe Sleep Training Nevada
Safe Sleep Training North Dakota
02/05/2026Safe sleep training teaches child care professionals how to set up a safe sleep space and follow the safest routines during naps 😴. In North Dakota, safe sleep is not just “a good idea”—it is required training for staff who care for infants. What is safe sleep... Safe Sleep Training North Dakota
Trauma-Informed Care in Childcare Settings
02/05/2026What Does Trauma-Informed Care Mean in Childcare? Trauma-informed care means understanding and supporting children who may have experienced stress or difficult events. Trauma can come from many situations, such as loss of a caregiver, family instability, abuse, or neglect. These experiences can aff... Trauma-Informed Care in Childcare Settings
Language Development Milestones in Early Childhood
02/05/2026What Is Language Development in Young Children? Language #development is how children learn to listen, understand, and use words to communicate with others. It starts from the first sounds a baby makes and grows into full sentences as children get older. These skills help children connect with #tea... Language Development Milestones in Early Childhood
