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Best Friends Day: Helping Children Learn Kindness and Friendship
06/10/2026Best Friends Day is a great chance for child care programs to help young children practice being kind, make friends, and learn how to solve problems together. This short article gives easy ideas, simple scripts, and step-by-step ways to celebrate the day and teach lasting skills. You will find links... Best Friends Day: Helping Children Learn Kindness and Friendship
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
02/14/2023We have heard the term prosocial many times, but what does it mean for the teachers and programs who support children every day? Prosocial behaviors are voluntary actions intended to benefit others and they arise very early in development, becoming more deliberate as children's social cognition and ... National Random Acts of Kindness Day
Child Care Resource Center in Maryland: What Is It and How Can It Help?
05/05/2026If you work in early childhood, you may have heard the words Child Care Resource Center. In Maryland, these centers are part of a network that helps programs, families, and staff get training, advice, and local support. This article explains what a Child Care Resource Center does, how it helps #Mar... Child Care Resource Center in Maryland: What Is It and How Can It Help?
Where can New York childcare providers find online infant safe sleep training that meets OCFS requirements?
06/02/2026Many New York childcare leaders ask one clear question: where can I find online infant #safe #sleep training that counts for OCFS? This short guide helps you find courses, check approval, plan staff learning, and avoid common mistakes. State requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Bel... Where can New York childcare providers find online infant safe sleep training that meets OCFS requirements?
Accelerate your career and Maintain your qualifications
05/16/2022Child care providers in Massachusetts!! Are you looking for an easy way to complete your required annual professional development training? How does online and self-paced training sound? H&H Child Care Training Center offers training courses in a fully online format. Self-paced training allows ... Accelerate your career and Maintain your qualifications
How to Earn Your CDA Certification in North Carolina
04/27/2026Working toward your CDA can feel big — but it is do-able. This guide breaks the process into clear steps for child care providers and directors in #NorthCarolina. It explains why the credential matters, what training and hours you need, where to take courses, and how to finish the exam and ver... How to Earn Your CDA Certification in North Carolina
How to Become a Childcare Director in Maryland
07/20/2026Becoming a child care director in Maryland requires the right combination of education, experience, administrative training, and state approval. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced 45 Hours Director-Administration ONLINE course provides Maryland-approved administrative training for professionals ... How to Become a Childcare Director in Maryland
Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) in Florida
06/08/2026Thinking about earning your Child Development Associate? This guide explains the steps for Florida child care providers. It is written for busy directors and teachers in a clear, friendly way. You will learn what the #CDA is, what Florida requires, where to get training, and how to build your #portf... Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) in Florida
Growing high-quality educators in Nevada
06/20/2022Looking at how children grow and what they need at different stages of development will help educators see a bigger picture of education and provide children with the appropriate support they need at each stage. Fostering the right environment can help children develop self-esteem while also explain... Growing high-quality educators in Nevada
New Child Care Regulations in Nevada for 2026
05/21/2026Nevada has new child care rules for 2026. This article helps directors and #providers understand the changes and what to do next. We link to the official laws and to practical guides you can use right away. Read the short steps, check the links, and use the checklists to stay ready for inspections. ... New Child Care Regulations in Nevada for 2026
