The Child Care Monthly Budget Plan is a comprehensive tool that helps administrations and directors track their child care expenses over the course of a month. By creating a budget, parents can prioritize their spending and make informed decisions about their child care needs. This plan can also help identify areas where cost-saving measures can be implemented, allowing families to better manage their financial resources.
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Child care can be an exciting and rewarding field. It provides a wonderful opportunity to impact the lives of children and their families. As is true for all sm...
Mentoring staff makes them more valuable to your organization by developing and enhancing their skills, both professionally and personally. Mentoring programs a...
This training reviews the roles and responsibilities of administrators in early childcare. It discusses the responsibilities they are required to do to ensure ...
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 5: Managing an Effective Program Child care can be an exciting and rewarding field, but sta...
When you are a director of a child care program, you need to understand a variety of business and management practices as well as components of professionalism....
Build early reading skills with a fun color-the-word activity! Children look at each picture, choose the correct CVC word, and color their answer. Includes 18 picture-word challenges across two wor... Read more
Make every field trip safer and easier! This handy checklist helps educators stay organized before, during, and after the trip with important safety reminders all in one place.
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The accident/injury report for infants and #toddlers provides a detailed account of any incidents that occur during their time in childcare or #daycare settings. This includes information such as... Read more
Active supervision on the bus is essential for ensuring the safety of all passengers, especially when there are mixed ages on board. Bus drivers and adult supervisors should actively monitor and en... Read more
This colorful and easy-to-display #safetyresource outlines six key #activesupervision strategies every #childcareprovider should use to protect young children in group settings. The poster highligh... Read more
This 4-page printable guide offers two supportive activities for infants and toddlers during Autism Awareness Month. Educators will find predictable greeting routines, choice-based touch exploratio... Read more
During ADHD Awareness Month, schools and community centers can host inclusive, sensory-friendly activities that celebrate neurodiversity and teach kids about attention differences in a supportive w... Read more
An affidavit for applicants for employment at a #child-care home is a legal document that serves as a sworn statement by the applicant to verify their personal information, qualifications, and suit... Read more
Printable CDC guidance chart that explains how Air Quality Index (AQI) levels affect outdoor activities. Helps child care and early learning programs decide when to continue, modify, or move activi... Read more
A Parent's Guide to the #Flu provides valuable information on how to prevent, identify, and treat the flu in children of all ages. With easy-to-understand tips and suggestions, #parents can learn h... Read more
Burnout often arises when a #teacher’s care for children exceeds their care for themselves. In Montessori environments—where emotional presence, observation, and prepared environments demand c... Read more
Around the World classroom activities let students "visit" different countries through themed stations, presentations, or virtual tours to explore customs, languages, and landmarks. These activitie... Read more
Ashura activities for kids can include age-appropriate storytelling and crafts that gently explain the historical and spiritual significance of the day. Hands-on projects like making remembrance ca... Read more
The Assistive Technology Checklist helps identify ways to improve a child's ability to participate in everyday activities. It facilitates an assessment of a child's functional needs and supports t... Read more
Assistive technology for infants and #toddlers refers to a variety of tools and devices designed to support their developmental and communication needs. These technologies can include communicatio... Read more
A Babysitting Safety Guide for Families and Caregivers provides essential information and practical tips to keep children safe, healthy, and emotionally supported while under temporary care. Using ... Read more
A quick, meaningful Black History activity: kids mix paint to explore and celebrate many beautiful skin tones, then make swatches or self-portraits building art skills, respect, and inclusion.
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Building and strengthening skills and competencies for #infant/toddler care is essential to provide high-quality care and support to young children. This involves developing knowledge and understan... Read more
Support healthy sleep habits with this practical early childhood resource on safe sleep and bedtime routines. It explains how sleep supports children’s growth, learning, attention, and emotional ... Read more
Before buying a child care center, ask to review licensing and inspection records, accreditation status, capacity and enrollment trends, financial statements (profit & loss, balance sheet, tax retu... Read more