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March Madness Activities for Kids
02/06/2026What is “March Madness,” and why do kids enjoy it? “March Madness” is a popular college basketball tournament that happens in March. Adults may watch games and fill out brackets (a chart that shows who might win). Kids often like the excitement because it f... March Madness Activities for Kids
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
02/06/2026St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on March 17. Many people wear green, look for shamrocks, and enjoy fun stories about leprechauns. In child care, you can use this holiday as a simple theme for play, movement, and learning—without needing to focus on any one belief. #StPatr... St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
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What Certifications Do I Need To Open A Daycare In Georgia
02/06/2026Starting a daycare in Georgia is a big and exciting goal. But before you open your doors, the state wants to make sure children will be safe and cared for by trained adults. That is why Georgia requires child care licensing and certain training certificates (“certifications”) for owners,... What Certifications Do I Need To Open A Daycare In Georgia
Child Care Licensing in Illinois
02/06/2026Opening a child care program is exciting. But in Illinois, you usually need a child care license before you can care for children in your home or in a center. A license is not just “paperwork.” It helps keep children safe, and it helps families trust your program. Why is a child care ... Child Care Licensing in Illinois
Classroom-tested strategies to help preschool teachers manage their classrooms
01/30/2026Introduction Preschool classroom management is less about strict control and more about shaping an environment where young children feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. This article pulls together practical, teacher-tested strategies, routines, room design, behavior guidance, family communica... Classroom-tested strategies to help preschool teachers manage their classrooms
What is the Nevada Registry and how can Nevada child care providers use it to advance their careers?
02/05/2026Introduction The Nevada Registry is the state's central professional development and workforce registry for early childhood and school-age care professionals. It tracks training, credentials, work history, and professional growth so teachers, directors, and licensing agencies have a single, trusted... What is the Nevada Registry and how can Nevada child care providers use it to advance their careers?
How does the ChildCareEd–BakerRipley contract make teacher training easier and more affordable for Texas childcare programs?
02/05/2026Introduction If your childcare program partners with BakerRipley, the ChildCareEd contract creates a simpler route to affordable, accredited professional development. This arrangement lets administrators request instructor-led trainings through BakerRipley so individual staff do not need separate... How does the ChildCareEd–BakerRipley contract make teacher training easier and more affordable for Texas childcare programs?
Completé Mi CDA Y Ahora Qué Sigue?
02/05/2026Ya terminaste tus horas de capacitación para la CDA. ¡Qué logro! Ahora viene la parte que muchos sienten “más grande”: tu portafolio profesional y el proceso oficial con el CDA Council (Council for Professional Recognition). En este artículo te explico ... Completé Mi CDA Y Ahora Qué Sigue?
Cómo Escribir Mi Portafolio Del CDA
02/05/2026Cuando trabajas para obtener tu credencial CDA, el portafolio puede sentirse como una de las partes más grandes. Pero no tiene que ser complicado. Si lo haces paso a paso, tu portafolio se vuelve un “álbum profesional” que muestra cómo cuidas, enseñas y apoyas... Cómo Escribir Mi Portafolio Del CDA
Safe Sleep Training Nevada
02/05/2026Safe sleep training teaches child care professionals how to set up a safe sleep space and follow the safest routines during naps 😴. In Nevada, safe sleep (often taught as SIDS/Safe Sleep) is an important part of caring for infants—and it is also part of the required training for staff who w... Safe Sleep Training Nevada
