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Professional Development & Teddy Bear Activities
10/14/2022October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month H&H (ChildCareEd) has a wide selection of 2- and 3-hour online classes for professional development. In celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month and Disability Awareness Month, take a Special Needs online class! Balancing Act: Teacher &a... Professional Development & Teddy Bear Activities
How Do I Create a Practical, Measurable Professional Development Plan for My Child Care Program?
07/22/2026Do you need a clear, realistic way to grow staff skills while meeting licensing and program goals? A focused professional development (PD) plan turns scattered trainings into a strategy that improves classroom practice, staff retention, and child outcomes. Get started with a practical course... How Do I Create a Practical, Measurable Professional Development Plan for My Child Care Program?
What is CDA Certification and How Can Preschool Educators Earn It?
06/12/2026Getting a Child Development Associate (#CDA) credential is a big step for many preschool teachers and leaders. This short guide helps child care providers and directors understand what the CDA is, why it matters, and the clear steps to earn it. We use easy language, real tips, and links to helpful... What is CDA Certification and How Can Preschool Educators Earn It?
Free Online Child Care Training in New Mexico: Earn a Certificate
07/14/2026As a director or provider you already know that ongoing professional development strengthens your program, supports staff retention, and improves outcomes for the children you serve. This practical guide explains how to find truly free or low-cost online courses that issue certificates, how those ce... Free Online Child Care Training in New Mexico: Earn a Certificate
How can Michigan early childhood educators include children with Down syndrome?
05/18/2026Children with #DownSyndrome belong in our classrooms. This short guide gives practical, everyday ideas for Michigan #educators working in #earlychildhood settings. Use easy steps you can try today and share with families and staff. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agenc... How can Michigan early childhood educators include children with Down syndrome?
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
