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What Should Be Included in a Child Care Emergency Preparedness Plan?
10/04/2026A clear emergency plan helps your team protect children, communicate with families, and make sound decisions when every moment matters. ChildCareEd’s Emergency and Disaster Preparedness – Online course offers child care-specific learning on response procedures and emergency planning; exp... What Should Be Included in a Child Care Emergency Preparedness Plan?
What Are Loose Parts, and How Can Teachers Use Them Safely?
10/03/2026Loose parts can turn a box, a fabric square, or a handful of natural materials into an invitation to invent, investigate, and collaborate—but open-ended play needs thoughtful preparation. Strengthen your classroom safety practices with Intentional Safety for Infants/Toddlers, which supports pr... What Are Loose Parts, and How Can Teachers Use Them Safely?
How Can Teachers Turn Everyday Play Into Learning Opportunities?
10/03/2026Children’s play is already full of questions, discoveries, and practice—teachers can help those moments become even richer without taking over. The ChildCareEd course Role of Play in Learning explores how play supports development and learning, offering a focused next step for strengthen... How Can Teachers Turn Everyday Play Into Learning Opportunities?
What Is the Difference Between Parallel Play and Cooperative Play?
10/03/2026When children play beside one another, are they already playing together—or still following separate ideas? Knowing the difference helps child care providers plan responsive environments and support social growth without rushing children. For a deeper look at how play supports development and ... What Is the Difference Between Parallel Play and Cooperative Play?
How Can Child Care Providers Support Social-Emotional Development?
10/03/2026Every greeting, transition, and moment of comfort can help a child feel understood and learn how to connect with others. The 10-hour CDA Subject Area 3 course offers a deeper professional learning experience focused on social-emotional development, self-regulation, positive guidance, and responsive ... How Can Child Care Providers Support Social-Emotional Development?
How Can Teachers Support Language Development in Toddlers?
10/03/2026Every point, babble, sign, and first word is a toddler’s invitation to connect. Explore practical ways to nurture communication throughout the day, and consider Language Development in Early Childhood for focused professional learning on verbal and nonverbal language strategies. The course can... How Can Teachers Support Language Development in Toddlers?
What Makes a High-Quality Child Care Program?
10/03/2026High-quality child care is more than a safe place for children to spend the day: it is a responsive community where they can build skills, relationships, and confidence. Strengthen your everyday practice with ChildCareEd’s Early Childhood Education course, which covers relationships, curriculu... What Makes a High-Quality Child Care Program?
How Can Child Care Providers Continue Growing Professionally Without Leaving the Classroom?
10/03/2026Professional growth does not have to mean stepping away from the children and classroom work you love. With flexible learning, reflection, and support from colleagues, you can build new skills while making your daily practice more intentional; the 30-hour Early Childhood Education course is a practi... How Can Child Care Providers Continue Growing Professionally Without Leaving the Classroom?
What Health and Safety Training Is Required for Child Care Providers?
10/03/2026When a child is hurt, becomes ill, or needs urgent help, confident preparation can make a critical difference. A practical starting point is ChildCareEd’s Health and Safety Orientation, which covers core topics such as illness prevention, safe sleep, medication, allergies, emergencies, and rep... What Health and Safety Training Is Required for Child Care Providers?
How Often Should Child Care Staff Complete CPR and First Aid Training?
10/03/2026When an emergency happens, practiced skills matter—and so does a current certificate. Most child care CPR and first aid credentials are issued for two years, but the renewal schedule and who must be trained depend on the course provider and your jurisdiction. For practical pediatric instructio... How Often Should Child Care Staff Complete CPR and First Aid Training?
