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How to Start a Daycare with the Right Qualifications
12/22/2023Are you curious about how to start a #daycare with the right qualifications? We are here to help answer that and many more questions! In Maryland, as in many other places, specific qualifications are required for individuals who want to start a daycare. These qualifications are in place to ensure t... How to Start a Daycare with the Right Qualifications
How can preschool teachers use simple STEM activities to spark big learning?
06/18/2026Young children are natural explorers. With a few safe materials and a curious prompt, you can turn play into real #preschool #STEM learning. This article gives easy steps, low-prep activities, and teacher moves you can use tomorrow to support thinking, language, and problem solving. You'll f... How can preschool teachers use simple STEM activities to spark big learning?
Building Social Foundations
07/10/2024Nurturing Friendships and Connections in Early Childhood Education: Building Social Foundations Friendship and social connections shape children's social skills, emotional competence, and sense of belonging. Educators support these relationships with clear classroom design, predictable rou... Building Social Foundations
Crayons, Chaos, and Coffee: A Day in the Life of a Childcare Educator (As Told by a Five-Year-Old)
10/23/2024ChildCareEd shares the humorous and heartwarming perceptions that children have about their #educators, revealing a delightful tapestry of misconceptions that transform everyday teaching into a fantastical adventure. Explore ChildCareEd trainings such as CDA Family Child Care Credential and Pe... Crayons, Chaos, and Coffee: A Day in the Life of a Childcare Educator (As Told by a Five-Year-Old)
How can we build professional relationships with families?
06/04/2026Strong, steady relationships with families help children feel safe, learn more, and behave better. When your program works with parents and caregivers, everyone wins: staff feel supported, families feel heard, and kids do better at play and learning. This short guide gives simple steps you can use r... How can we build professional relationships with families?
Gift of Gratitude: Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Children through Acts of Kindness
11/27/2024The holiday season is not just a time for celebration and festivities; it is also an invaluable opportunity for families to instill essential values in children. ChildCareEd shares practical strategies for #parents and #educators to cultivate these virtues in children through meaningful acts ... Gift of Gratitude: Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Children through Acts of Kindness
How Can Child Care Providers Help Parents Sort Fact from Fad Online?
07/16/2026Families increasingly turn to websites, social media, influencers, and online parenting groups for advice, but popular information is not always accurate, evidence-based, or appropriate for every child. Child care providers and directors can help #parents sort trustworthy guidance from #misinformati... How Can Child Care Providers Help Parents Sort Fact from Fad Online?
How Can Child Care Programs Build Strong Family Engagement?
07/08/2026Family engagement helps children learn, feel safe, and grow. This article gives simple, practical steps for child care providers and directors. You will find easy ideas you can use today, tips to avoid common mistakes, and links to useful resources. Use these ideas to create warm partnerships with f... How Can Child Care Programs Build Strong Family Engagement?
How Can Private Providers in Minnesota Stand Out Against Public Pre-K?
06/30/2026Many private child care programs in #Minnesota are asking the same question: how do we stay full and trusted when public pre-K expands? This article gives clear, kind, and practical ideas you can use right away. It explains why the public pre-K shift matters, what private programs do best, how to us... How Can Private Providers in Minnesota Stand Out Against Public Pre-K?
Can ChildCareEd Make Oklahoma Child Care Training Easier for Your Program?
05/11/2026Working in child care takes a lot of heart and paperwork. This article explains how ChildCareEd’s flexible online courses can help Oklahoma child care programs meet rules, grow staff skills, and save time. You will find clear steps, course ideas, and tips to avoid common mistakes. Remember: st... Can ChildCareEd Make Oklahoma Child Care Training Easier for Your Program?
