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What Should a 4-Year-Old Know Before Pre-K?
09/18/2026What does a four-year-old truly need before entering pre-K—and how can adults support that growth without turning childhood into a checklist? A strengths-based understanding of development helps providers plan responsive experiences, and Are They Ready for Kindergarten? offers focused professi... What Should a 4-Year-Old Know Before Pre-K?
What Gross Motor Skills Should Children Develop at Each Age?
09/18/2026Children build strength, balance, coordination, and confidence through everyday movement, but knowing what to look for can make planning and observation more intentional. Explore the age-by-age guide below, then consider Balancing Physically Active Play in Child Care to deepen your ability to combin... What Gross Motor Skills Should Children Develop at Each Age?
What Should Child Care Providers Look For in Fine Motor Skills by Age?
09/18/2026Are you wondering whether a child’s grasp, scribbles, or scissor use reflects expected development—or signals a need for closer observation? This guide translates age-related fine motor patterns into practical classroom observations, adaptations, and family conversations. For deeper prep... What Should Child Care Providers Look For in Fine Motor Skills by Age?
Can a Child Come to Daycare With a Fever?
09/17/2026A fever at drop-off can create a difficult decision for any child care professional: protect the group while responding compassionately to one child and family. Illness, Medication, and Allergies in Child Care can deepen your knowledge of illness signs, exclusion decisions, and health-related proced... Can a Child Come to Daycare With a Fever?
What Handwashing Rules Should Every Child Care Provider Teach?
09/17/2026Strong handwashing routines protect children, staff, and families while helping young learners build independence. For practical training on germs, hygiene policies, and infectious-disease prevention, explore Shoo, Germs! Don’t Bother Me!, a focused ChildCareEd course that can strengthen class... What Handwashing Rules Should Every Child Care Provider Teach?
What Should Daycare Illness Policies Include to Protect Children, Staff, and Families?
09/17/2026When a child develops symptoms, providers must balance compassion for one family with responsibility for the entire group. A clear, practical policy helps staff respond consistently, document decisions, and communicate respectfully; Illness, Medication, and Allergies in Child Care can deepen that kn... What Should Daycare Illness Policies Include to Protect Children, Staff, and Families?
How Can Child Care Providers Create Safe Sleep Practices for Infants?
09/17/2026Safe infant sleep depends on consistent routines, well-prepared environments, and confident staff—not good intentions alone. Begin with ChildCareEd’s Safe Sleep Training to strengthen staff knowledge, document professional development, and translate current guidance into daily classroom ... How Can Child Care Providers Create Safe Sleep Practices for Infants?
How Can Child Care Centers Properly Sanitize Toys?
09/17/2026Shared toys can quickly carry saliva, dirt, and germs from one child to another, but a consistent process can make toy hygiene manageable. For a broader foundation in illness prevention, explore Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases; this two-hour course can strengthen staff knowledge while ... How Can Child Care Centers Properly Sanitize Toys?
When Should a Sick Child Be Sent Home From Daycare?
09/17/2026A sick-child decision can affect one child, an entire classroom, and a family’s workday—so staff need criteria that are compassionate, observable, and consistent. Illness, Medication, and Allergies in Child Care can deepen your knowledge of illness signs, exclusion decisions, and health ... When Should a Sick Child Be Sent Home From Daycare?
How Can Directors Train Staff on Medication Safety?
07/08/2026Directors and program leaders: you want staff who give medicine to be calm, correct, and confident. This short guide shows simple steps to plan and run training that protects children and the program. You will find checklists, links to helpful resources, and ideas you can use tomorrow. Remember: s... How Can Directors Train Staff on Medication Safety?
