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2 Hour Core of Knowledge Continuing Education Training
09/10/2010Professional development is most useful when it connects required knowledge with decisions educators make every day. A two-hour Core of Knowledge training can provide a focused opportunity to examine one content area, reflect on current practice, and identify an actionable improvement. If you are co... 2 Hour Core of Knowledge Continuing Education Training
Play it Safe New Hampshire
11/24/2021According to childcare.gov, a childcare program’s quality depends on many factors. One of the most important aspects of a high-quality childcare provider is education and training. All adults caring for children should receive annual training on key health and safety topics such as Basic Healt... Play it Safe New Hampshire
Calling all Massachusetts child care providers!!
12/01/2021H&H Child Care Training Center is here to help you complete your annual professional development hours and to obtain your CDA Preschool Credential or CDA Infant/Toddler Credential. These ChildCareEd courses provide the CDA coursework component and issue a training certificate after you finish th... Calling all Massachusetts child care providers!!
What are the most important Quality Child Care Indicators?
06/18/2026Good child care is about paying attention to small things every day. This article helps directors and providers understand which signs — or indicators — show a strong program. Use clear steps to check your work, coach your team, and share results with families. Tracking indicators help... What are the most important Quality Child Care Indicators?
Georgia Quality Rated Renewal Packages
05/10/2022How can Georgia providers use Quality Rated renewal packages to earn extra points? The renewal packages described here were developed to help programs accumulate the professional development hours and documented evidence that sometimes translate into bonus points on the Quality Rated online portfoli... Georgia Quality Rated Renewal Packages
After the Texas Rising Star Early Educator Conference: What Does Quality Improvement Look Like in Real Classrooms?
06/10/2026Many Texas directors and teachers leave the Texas Rising Star conference full of ideas. This article shows what those ideas look like the week after the conference in real rooms. You will read short steps, easy habits, and examples you can use tomorrow. Why it matters: when classrooms are calmer and... After the Texas Rising Star Early Educator Conference: What Does Quality Improvement Look Like in Real Classrooms?
Can small classroom changes help my Texas Rising Star program shine?
04/28/2026You can make your Texas Rising Star work easier with small, smart changes in the room. This article gives simple ideas that directors and teachers can use right away. It shows quick fixes for the space, ways to keep proof for TRS, easy staff #Texas, coaching tips, and how families and simple checks ... Can small classroom changes help my Texas Rising Star program shine?
Texas Rising Star
08/31/2022Programs pursuing the Texas Rising Star Certification show a clear commitment to continuous quality improvement in early childhood programs. For Texas providers, a sensible step is to pair Rising Star quality goals with professional credentials such as the Child Development Associate® (CDA) Cred... Texas Rising Star
Washington Child Care Ratios and Group Sizes by Age: Daycare Center Guide
07/09/2026Running a daycare in Washington means knowing how many children each adult can safely care for. This guide helps directors and providers understand how #Washington rules affect #ratios and #groupsize, how to plan staff, and how to show compliance with #licensing. It also shares simple tools to prote... Washington Child Care Ratios and Group Sizes by Age: Daycare Center Guide
How can child care programs keep playgrounds safe every day?
06/23/2026Playtime is where children grow muscles, learn to share, and practice balance. For child care leaders, keeping that play safe is one of the most important jobs. This article gives clear steps you can use every day to make your #playground safe and fun for #children. It includes simple checks, supe... How can child care programs keep playgrounds safe every day?
