Arizona child care providers looking to become a teacher-caregiver can obtain their CDA credential through H&H Child Care Training Center. Once you have obtained your CDA Credential in Preschool, Infant/Toddler, or Family Child Care, you will be qualified as a teacher-caregiver in Arizona. In ad... Become a Child Care Teacher in Arizona
H&H Child Care Training Center is a proud Advocate Member of the National Afterschool Association. NAA is the membership association for professionals who work with children and youth in diverse school and community-based settings to provide a wide variety of extended learning opportunities and... H&H and the National Afterschool Association
If you work with young children in Georgia, training can feel expensive. The good news is that Georgia has a program called DECAL Scholars that can help pay for early childhood training and education. #GeorgiaChildCare What is DECAL Scholars in Georgia? DECAL Scholars is a group of programs fund... DECAL Scholars Georgia Explained: How to Get Help Paying for Early Childhood Training
If you work with young children in Illinois, you may hear people say, “Make sure your training is in Gateways.” That can sound confusing at first. Here is the simple truth: Gateways to Opportunity is Illinois’ professional development system for early childhood. It helps you track ... Illinois Gateways for Child Care: How to Track Training and Grow Your Career
In Georgia, the 10-hour Health and Safety Orientation Training is a required course for many new childcare #staff. This training helps ensure that everyone working in a licensed childcare program understands how to keep children #safe, #healthy, and well cared for from day one. The training is requ... Georgia 10-Hour Health and Safety Orientation Training 🍑
Why are winter classroom activities so important? ❄️ Winter can be a tricky season in early childhood classrooms. Some days are cold, windy, or snowy. Kids may have less outdoor time, and they may feel extra wiggly inside. That is why winter activities that teach are so helpful. Good winter ac... ☃️ Frosty Fun in the Classroom: Winter Activities That Teach
Why do #toddlers need screen- #free indoor #play? Screen- #free-play helps toddlers: Use their hands and bodies (fine motor + #gross-motor-skills) Practice talking and listening Learn to wait, share, and take turns Feel proud when they “do it myself!” Build focus in short, toddle... 10 screen-free indoor activities for toddlers
Why do #toddlers hit? Hitting is often a “message.” Toddlers may hit because they: Feel mad, scared, or frustrated Want a toy (and don’t know how to ask) Feel crowded or overwhelmed Are tired, hungry, or in a rush during transitions Copy what they have seen (from othe... How to handle hitting in toddlers
What should you know first about food allergies? A food allergy happens when a child’s body reacts to a food as if it is harmful. Even a tiny amount can cause a reaction for some children. Some reactions are mild, like a few hives or an itchy mouth. Some reactions are severe. A severe allerg... How to handle food allergies in child care
What makes a snack “ #healthy” for #daycare?A healthy daycare snack is usually simple and balanced. Try to include at least 2 food groups when you can, like: Fruit or veggies (fresh, frozen, or canned in water) Whole grains (whole-wheat, oats, brown rice cakes) Protein (beans, yogur... Healthy snacks for daycare (nut-free ideas)