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How can Michigan's Great Lakes communities fix rural child care deserts?
06/09/2026Many small towns near the Great Lakes have too few child care spots. This article helps directors and #providers see clear steps to grow local #childcare and improve #access in #rural #Michigan communities. State requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. What is a rural child care dese... How can Michigan's Great Lakes communities fix rural child care deserts?
Clases de desarrollo infantil en Virginia para proveedores de cuidado infantil
05/27/2026Directores y docentes de cuidado infantil necesitan respuestas claras sobre qué clases cuentan y dónde tomarlas. Esta guía corta ayuda a los directores y #proveedores en #Virginia a entender qué clases cumplen las reglas del estado, dónde encontrarlas y cómo... Clases de desarrollo infantil en Virginia para proveedores de cuidado infantil
Child Development Classes in Virginia for Child Care Providers
05/27/2026Child care leaders and teachers want clear, simple answers about which classes count and where to find them. This short guide helps directors and providers in #Virginia see what classes meet state rules, where to take them, and how to plan training for your team. You will find easy steps, helpful li... Child Development Classes in Virginia for Child Care Providers
Cómo ayudar a los niños a explorar cultura, identidad y pertenencia
05/26/2026Los niños notan dónde pertenecen. Como proveedores y directores de cuidado infantil, podemos hacer espacio para sus historias, idiomas y familias para que cada niño se sienta seguro para aprender y crecer. Esta guía breve ofrece pasos prácticos y fáciles de... Cómo ayudar a los niños a explorar cultura, identidad y pertenencia
Cultural Influences on Child Development: Examples for Families
05/28/2026Children bring home ways of talking, playing, eating, and caring into your program. When we notice those ways, children feel safer and learn better. This article helps child care providers and directors see clear examples families bring, why it matters, and practical steps you can use right away. Y... Cultural Influences on Child Development: Examples for Families
Helping Children Explore Culture, Identity, and Belonging
05/26/2026Young children notice where they belong. As childcare providers and directors, we can make space for their stories, languages, and families so every child feels safe to learn and grow. This short guide gives friendly, practical steps you can try tomorrow. You’ll find easy activities, ideas fo... Helping Children Explore Culture, Identity, and Belonging
CACFP Certification Training for CCNP and CMP Applicants
05/29/2026Are you working toward your CACFP Child Nutrition Professional (CCNP) or CACFP Management Professional (CMP) certification? ChildCareEd offers online training that may help you document continuing education hours for certain CACFP certification specialty areas. The CCNP and CMP certifications are a... CACFP Certification Training for CCNP and CMP Applicants
ChildCareEd Group Admin: An Easier Way to Manage Training Records
06/10/2026Running a child care program means juggling many tasks. Training records should not be one of the hardest. The ChildCareEd Group Admin (now called the Admin Portal) gives directors a single place to buy hours, add staff, assign courses, and download certificates. Using one dashboard helps you save t... ChildCareEd Group Admin: An Easier Way to Manage Training Records
ChildCareEd Group Admin: una forma más fácil de gestionar registros de capacitación
06/10/2026Dirigir un programa de cuidado infantil implica muchas tareas. Los registros de capacitación no deben ser lo más difícil. El ChildCareEd Group Admin (ahora llamado Admin Portal) ofrece a los directores un lugar único para comprar horas, agregar personal, asignar cursos y ... ChildCareEd Group Admin: una forma más fácil de gestionar registros de capacitación
How to Manage Staff Training Without Spreadsheets
06/12/2026Many directors feel buried under spreadsheets, paper files, and last-minute licensing requests. You can get out of that loop. This article shows simple steps to manage staff #training without spreadsheets using the ChildCareEd #GroupAdmin (now called the Admin Portal). Links below point to the exact... How to Manage Staff Training Without Spreadsheets
