Starting kindergarten is exciting — and a little scary for children and families. This article helps child care providers and directors focus on the simple, high-impact skills that matter most for school success. You will find practical, play-based ideas you can use in the classroom and shar... What Skills Really Matter for Kindergarten Readiness (and Why Worksheets Aren't the Answer)?
Worksheets are a hot topic in early childhood. Some families ask for them. Some classrooms use them every day. But what is the real value of worksheets for young children? This article helps directors and child care providers think clearly about worksheets, play, and strong early learning. You wil... Should Preschools Use Worksheets?
If you work in child care, you already spend time building your skills through training and professional development. The exciting part is that some of that work may help you move forward in college too. Through ChildCareEd’s partnership with Rasmussen University, eligible students may qualify... How ChildCareEd and Rasmussen University Can Help You Earn 12 College Credits and Save More
Working in early childhood education can be rewarding in many ways. It can also open the door to higher pay, stronger qualifications, and new career opportunities over time. One of the best ways to grow in this field is to keep building your education and training. That is where the ChildCareEd and... How ChildCareEd and Rasmussen University Can Help You Increase Your Earning Potential
You work hard to build new skills for the children in your care. The good news is that your ChildCareEd training may also help you move forward in college. Through ChildCareEd’s partnership with Rasmussen University, eligible students may qualify for tuition savings, helpful education benefit... How to Use Your ChildCareEd Training for College Credit with Rasmussen University!
If you are working toward a higher credential level in early childhood education, you may already know that the path can look different depending on where you live. Some states use terms like career lattice, credential ladder, workforce registry, or career pathway instead of one shared national syst... How ChildCareEd and Rasmussen University Can Help You Move Toward a Higher Credential Level
Many directors and providers ask: where can we find good, free training in #California that counts for staff and keeps classrooms safe? This short guide shows clear places to look, how to check if a course counts, and simple steps to keep good records. Free options like #CECO and #ChildCareEd can he... Free California Child Care Training Options, Including CECO
Finding money and supports in North Dakota can feel hard. This short guide helps child care directors and #providers know where to look, what to prepare, and steps to take before you apply. You will see simple lists, links to helpful pages, and easy steps you can use this week. What grants ... North Dakota Child Care Grants and Supports: Where to Look and What to Prepare Before You Apply
Working with little ones every day, you see big changes fast. This guide helps childcare providers and directors know which skills most 12–36 month olds usually reach, which signs are warning flags, and what to do next. It uses easy steps, short lists, and links to trusted resources so you can... What Toddler Milestones (12–36 Months) Are Typical — and When Should I Be Concerned?
Why it matters 1) Early noticing helps children get support before challenges grow. The sooner a child gets the right help, the better the results. See the CDC milestone pages for clear age-based examples: 3 years, 4 years, 5 years. 2) Regular observation helps your team plan learning that matches... What preschool milestones (ages 3–5) should I watch for in my program?