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Maryland Child Care Center Director: Requirements and Training
05/11/2026If you are a center director or want to become one in Maryland, this friendly guide is for you. It answers the big questions about education, training, licensing, and day-to-day tasks. This guide helps #Maryland child care #directors with #training, #licensing, and #ratios. Remember: state requireme... Maryland Child Care Center Director: Requirements and Training
Learn How To Become Credentialed
07/04/2008In Maryland, the Child Care Credential Program recognizes professionals who invest in ongoing learning, experience, and improvement in their practice. This voluntary credential complements state licensing by rewarding eligible staff and administrators for approved training, professional activity, an... Learn How To Become Credentialed
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Wisconsin
07/26/2026What ChildCareEd’s Wisconsin Approval (TSO #68895) Means ChildCareEd is an officially recognized Training Sponsor Organization (TSO #68895) with the Wisconsin Registry, which verifies that our courses meet the training standards established by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Wisconsin
How Can Oklahoma Early Educators Turn Daily Observations into Better Classroom Support?
05/22/2026Every day in your program gives clues about what each child needs next. This article shows simple steps Oklahoma teachers and directors can use to turn short, factual notes into better classroom supports. Read this as a friendly how-to for busy staff. In your #Oklahoma program, use #observation to s... How Can Oklahoma Early Educators Turn Daily Observations into Better Classroom Support?
How can we plan fun, safe outdoor activities for school-age daycare programs?
07/03/2026Outdoor time is one of the best parts of the day for #schoolage kids and the adults who care for them. This article helps directors and providers plan simple, learning-rich outdoor activities that build muscles, friendships, and curiosity. You will find easy activity ideas, safety steps, schedule ... How can we plan fun, safe outdoor activities for school-age daycare programs?
How can blocks, water play, cooking, and outdoor exploration introduce STEM to young children?
07/16/2026Young children don’t need specialized labs to begin learning science, technology, engineering, and math. Everyday play materials—blocks, water, kitchen tools, and the outdoors—are rich learning environments. This article gives practical, research-informed strategies you can use t... How can blocks, water play, cooking, and outdoor exploration introduce STEM to young children?
Indoor and Outdoor Activities for School-Age Programs
07/20/2026School-age children need a balance of active play, creative projects, quiet choices, and opportunities to work with others. ChildCareEd’s online Lesson Planning to Meet School Age Needs course helps educators choose appropriate activities while considering children’s interests, abilities... Indoor and Outdoor Activities for School-Age Programs
Fun Preschool STEM Activities for Hands-On Learning
04/29/2026Young children are natural explorers. Hands-on STEM helps them touch, test, build, and ask questions. This article gives simple, practical ideas you can use tomorrow in your #preschool #classroom to support #STEM and #handsOn #learning. The tips are low-prep, safe, and built for busy child care prov... Fun Preschool STEM Activities for Hands-On Learning
Activites with Shadows
09/23/2022Activities with Shadows Warmer weather and more hours of sunlight are coming. This means that it is time to play shadow tag and learn "what is a shadow?" Here are a few websites to collect new ideas. Making Shadow Puppets (www.sciencebuddies.org) The Ultimate List of Shadow Experiments for Kids... Activites with Shadows
Why should Georgia early childhood educators stick with ChildCareEd’s self-paced courses?
05/12/2026If you work in child care in #Georgia, you want training that fits your day, helps your program, and counts for state credit. Choosing #ChildCareEd # self-paced courses is one smart way to meet those needs. These courses are made for busy teachers and directors. They are DECAL-approved for Georgia a... Why should Georgia early childhood educators stick with ChildCareEd’s self-paced courses?
