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More Than a Daily Update: What Families Need to Know About Their Infant’s Day
09/22/2026For families, the little details of an infant’s day matter—when they ate, slept, had a diaper change, and how their day went overall. In this article, we’ll explore what information helps families feel informed, reassured, and connected, with support from Family Voices Matter: Tool... More Than a Daily Update: What Families Need to Know About Their Infant’s Day
What Makes Babies Stressed in Child Care? 7 Nursery Changes That Can Help
08/28/2026A baby who cries more, turns away, sleeps poorly, or becomes unusually tense may be communicating that the nursery feels overwhelming—not that the baby is “difficult.” Providers can reduce infant stress through thoughtful changes to space, routines, relationships, and communication... What Makes Babies Stressed in Child Care? 7 Nursery Changes That Can Help
How Can Child Care Providers Support Infant Development?
08/31/2026Infants develop through relationships, movement, language, exploration, and responsive care—not through a rigid checklist. Strengthen your team’s understanding of milestones and age-appropriate experiences with CDA Infants/Toddlers: Stages of Development, a focused course that can help p... How Can Child Care Providers Support Infant Development?
A Nutcracker’s Guide to Nutrition: Teaching Healthy Holiday Eating Habits
12/24/2024The holiday season brings cherished traditions, family gatherings, and abundant food. Amid the festivities, many people find it challenging to maintain #healthy-eating habits. ChildCareEd courses on healthy habits and food preparation and nutrition offer related professional learning. How Can You E... A Nutcracker’s Guide to Nutrition: Teaching Healthy Holiday Eating Habits
How to Keep Training Records Ready for Inspections
06/23/2026Keeping training records ready for a licensing visit makes your day calmer and helps protect children. This short guide shows simple steps directors and providers can use right away with the ChildCareEd Admin Portal (Group Admin). You will get an easy setup plan, a quick weekly routine, and ways to ... How to Keep Training Records Ready for Inspections
How to Keep Training Certificates Easy to Access
06/25/2026Keeping staff #training records ready shouldn’t be a scramble. This guide helps directors and child care providers use the ChildCareEd Admin Portal (formerly Group Admin) to store, find, and print certificates quickly. You will get clear steps, a simple weekly routine, and tips to avoid common... How to Keep Training Certificates Easy to Access
How Can Preschool Classrooms Strengthen Food Safety and Allergy Management?
09/14/2026Safe meals require more than careful cooking—they require coordinated routines, informed staff, and individualized plans for children with allergies. The Food Preparation and Nutrition course can help providers strengthen food handling, storage, and allergy-prevention practices while supportin... How Can Preschool Classrooms Strengthen Food Safety and Allergy Management?
How Can Child Care Programs Build Healthy Teeth Habits for Young Children?
07/21/2026Do you want simple, sustainable ways to prevent tooth decay, reduce pain, and support children’s ability to learn? Establishing predictable toothbrushing, smart snack choices, and family partnerships in your program protects children’s health and reduces disruptions from dental pain. A p... How Can Child Care Programs Build Healthy Teeth Habits for Young Children?
Ohio Healthy Programs (OHP)
01/11/2024The Ohio Healthy Programs for child care facilities address the significant issue of childhood obesity, as highlighted by the CDC's 2018 report revealing that 1 in 5 children are affected. In Ohio, WIC data from the same year indicates that 14.6%-15.4% of 2-4 year olds were overweight, emphasizing t... Ohio Healthy Programs (OHP)
Snack Attack! The Best Brain Foods for Growing Minds
12/02/2024Dietary choices in early childhood exert measurable effects on attention, executive function, and memory consolidation. Child care professionals should operationalize current nutrition science into classroom practice; see Health and Nutrition and Nutrition Essentials for Child Care Providers for evi... Snack Attack! The Best Brain Foods for Growing Minds
