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Winter Weather and Indoor Air Quality Tips
01/21/2013Brrr...It's Cold! For many of us, wintertime means cold, snowy weather. Before sending the children in your care outside, you’ll want to review our tips for ensuring their safety. In cold weather: Children should wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing. Outer garme... Winter Weather and Indoor Air Quality Tips
Daycare Temperature Regulations in Oregon: What Providers Should Know
07/06/2026This short guide helps Oregon child care directors and providers learn what matters about indoor and outdoor temperatures. It explains rules, daily checks, and quick steps you can use right away. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. For practical program tips, see ... Daycare Temperature Regulations in Oregon: What Providers Should Know
What must Minnesota child care providers know about mandated reporting?
06/05/2026Every day you care for kids. This short guide helps directors and providers in #Minnesota understand what to do when you suspect abuse or neglect. It explains who must report, how to call it in, what to write down, and how to keep children safe. This article uses simple steps you can use in staff me... What must Minnesota child care providers know about mandated reporting?
What should child care staff learn in Child Abuse and Neglect Training?
06/29/2026Introduction Child care providers keep children safe every day. Good training helps staff notice when a child might be hurt and know what to do next. This article gives clear steps for what to learn, how to spot signs, when to report, and how trauma-informed care helps. Use this as a quick guide fo... What should child care staff learn in Child Abuse and Neglect Training?
How can childcare providers recognize and report child abuse and neglect?
07/17/2026Working in early care and education means you’re often the first adult to notice a child who may be unsafe. This article gives practical, evidence-informed steps for recognizing signs, documenting observations, making mandated reports, and strengthening your program’s response—wh... How can childcare providers recognize and report child abuse and neglect?
How can Minnesota child care programs prevent and report child abuse?
06/08/2026Every day you care for kids and keep them safe. This short guide helps Minnesota directors and providers learn what to do about child abuse: the rules, the signs, the training, and clear steps to protect children. Why this matters: Safe programs help children learn and heal. When staff know the law ... How can Minnesota child care programs prevent and report child abuse?
How Can Child Care Staff Recognize Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect?
05/12/2026Every day you care for children, you are in a position to spot when something is wrong. This short guide helps child care providers and directors learn what to look for, what to do, and how to protect young learners. It includes simple steps you can use right away and links to trusted resources. Wh... How Can Child Care Staff Recognize Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect?
Why is Child Abuse and Neglect Training Important for Child Care Providers?
06/25/2026Every day you care for children and keep them safe. This short guide helps child care leaders and staff understand why good child abuse and neglect #training matters. It explains what to teach, how to pick training, and what to do when you suspect harm. Use this as a friendly checklist you can sha... Why is Child Abuse and Neglect Training Important for Child Care Providers?
Thinking About Buying a Child Care Center? What to Know Before You Take the Next Step
05/07/2026Buying a child care center can be an exciting way to enter the early childhood education field, expand an existing business, or turn a passion for working with children and families into a long-term professional investment. Unlike many other businesses, a child care center is more than a location, a... Thinking About Buying a Child Care Center? What to Know Before You Take the Next Step
How do I open a day care in Oklahoma and start my child care business?
06/08/2026Opening a #daycare in #Oklahoma can feel big, but you can do it step by step. This guide is for directors and providers who want clear, practical help. It shows planning, rules, money, staff, and how to welcome families. Why it matters: good child care helps parents work, supports children's learnin... How do I open a day care in Oklahoma and start my child care business?
