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How can child care teams help children manage big feelings?
06/29/2026Big feelings happen every day in your room. This short guide helps child care providers and directors notice feelings, calm a child in the moment, and teach skills that stick. Use the quick steps, scripts, and ideas here with your team. For deeper tools and printable resources, see Big feelings: Tea... How can child care teams help children manage big feelings?
How can we teach kindness and friendship in our classroom?
07/16/2026Teaching kindness and friendship is one of the most meaningful ways child care providers can support children’s development. These skills help children form secure relationships, communicate their needs, cooperate with peers, resolve disagreements, and contribute to a caring classroom communit... How can we teach kindness and friendship in our classroom?
How can we effectively teach children to wait, share, and take turns?
07/17/2026Teaching young learners to wait, share, and take turns is one of the highest‑leverage skills you can teach in early childhood settings. These behaviors support safe play, stronger peer relationships, and productive classroom routines. In this article you will find concise, classroom‑ready strate... How can we effectively teach children to wait, share, and take turns?
National Grandparents Day
09/22/2022National Grandparents Day In 1978, President Jimmy Carter declared the first Sunday after Labor Day to be National Grandparents Day. Each year a presidential proclamation recognizes the day. Child care programs use the observance to strengthen family engagement and intergenerational learning. To p... National Grandparents Day
Connecting Generations: Activities for Preschoolers and Seniors
07/02/2026Bringing young children and older adults together is simple and powerful. This article helps child care providers and directors plan short, safe, and meaningful visits so your #preschoolers and #seniors can learn from each other. You will find easy activity ideas, planning steps, safety tips, and wa... Connecting Generations: Activities for Preschoolers and Seniors
4 Tips for Starting a Childcare Business
07/13/2022There are many things to consider when starting a childcare business. Read on to discover four essential questions and practical steps to help you succeed. Early planning and management training — such as Business Planning: Family Child Care and Childcare Management — can accelerate read... 4 Tips for Starting a Childcare Business
Starting an In-Home Daycare in Nevada: Requirements and Tips
05/28/2026Starting a small #home daycare in #Nevada means following the rules for #licensing, thinking about #safety, and building trusting relationships with #families. This article is for child care providers and directors who want clear, friendly steps to open a safe, legal program at home. state requirem... Starting an In-Home Daycare in Nevada: Requirements and Tips
Choose Your Child Care Business Path
05/13/2026There is no single way to enter the child care business world. Some people begin as #teachers. Some begin as directors. Some begin as #parents who see a need. Some begin as investors. Some begin as #center owners who are #ready for a change. Your path may not look like anyone else’s. But if... Choose Your Child Care Business Path
How to Own a Preschool: A Step-by-Step Guide
07/20/2026Owning a preschool begins with a clear vision, a realistic business plan, and a strong understanding of licensing, staffing, budgeting, and daily operations. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced Child Care Administration course helps future owners and directors develop the leadership and program-m... How to Own a Preschool: A Step-by-Step Guide
Opening a Daycare Is a Business Decision, Not Just a Dream
05/01/2026A Big Heart Is a Great Start Many people dream of opening a daycare because they love children. They want to help families. They want to build a warm place where children can learn, play, and grow. That dream #matters. But a daycare is also a real business. It has rules, #costs, staff, families, ... Opening a Daycare Is a Business Decision, Not Just a Dream
