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Feelings Activities for Toddlers: Building Social and Emotional Skills
07/20/2026Toddlers experience big emotions before they have the words to explain them. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced Brighter Futures: Social Emotional Development course helps educators support emotional development through positive interactions and responsive teaching strategies. Teachers can also ... Feelings Activities for Toddlers: Building Social and Emotional Skills
How to Own a Preschool: A Step-by-Step Guide
07/20/2026Owning a preschool begins with a clear vision, a realistic business plan, and a strong understanding of licensing, staffing, budgeting, and daily operations. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced Child Care Administration course helps future owners and directors develop the leadership and program-m... How to Own a Preschool: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Plan Safe Outdoor Activities During Hot Weather and Poor Air Quality
07/20/2026Hot weather and poor air quality can quickly turn outdoor play into a health and safety concern. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced Family Child Care: Building, Premises, and Outdoor Safety course helps educators recognize outdoor hazards, strengthen active supervision, and make safer decisions ... How to Plan Safe Outdoor Activities During Hot Weather and Poor Air Quality
Free Downloadable Lesson Plans for Preschool Teachers
07/20/2026Planning meaningful preschool lessons does not have to begin with a blank page. ChildCareEd’s online course Lesson Planning for Preschoolers helps teachers understand the essential components of a developmentally appropriate lesson plan and create purposeful learning experiences for young chil... Free Downloadable Lesson Plans for Preschool Teachers
Playground Safety Checklist Template for Child Care Programs
07/20/2026A safe playground begins with consistent inspections, active supervision, and clear staff routines. ChildCareEd’s Family Child Care: Building, Premises, and Outdoor Safety self-paced course helps providers recognize outdoor hazards and strengthen everyday safety practices. Programs can also us... Playground Safety Checklist Template for Child Care Programs
What Is a CDA Portfolio? A Simple Guide for Preschool, Infant-Toddler, and Family Child Care
07/20/2026Building a CDA Professional Portfolio is easier when you have the right guidance and examples. ChildCareEd’s Birth to Five CDA Credential with Portfolio Review provides self-paced training and portfolio support for educators working across multiple age groups. Candidates can also use the free ... What Is a CDA Portfolio? A Simple Guide for Preschool, Infant-Toddler, and Family Child Care
Free Weekly Lesson Plan for Preschool Classrooms
07/20/2026A well-planned preschool week can turn everyday play into meaningful opportunities for learning, creativity, movement, and discovery. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced course Creating Engaging and Meaningful Learning Experiences helps educators design developmentally appropriate activities that... Free Weekly Lesson Plan for Preschool Classrooms
Toddler Classroom Management: Routines, Behavior, and Big Feelings
07/20/2026Toddler classrooms are full of movement, discovery, and big emotions—and the right routines can turn even the busiest moments into meaningful learning opportunities. ChildCareEd’s Developing Program Tranquility self-paced online course helps educators create calmer classroom enviro... Toddler Classroom Management: Routines, Behavior, and Big Feelings
Preschool Social Science Activities: Community, Culture, and Family
07/20/2026Preschoolers begin learning about the world by exploring the people, traditions, families, and communities around them. ChildCareEd’s Families, Communities, and Classrooms: Working Together for Children self-paced online course helps educators recognize diverse family characteristics, build me... Preschool Social Science Activities: Community, Culture, and Family
CAPS Daycare Assistance: Help Paying for Child Care
06/10/2026Many directors and providers want clear, simple steps to help families get help paying for child care. This article explains Georgia's CAPS program and what you can do as a childcare leader. You will find short checklists, helpful links, and ideas to protect your program's income. What is CAPS an... CAPS Daycare Assistance: Help Paying for Child Care
