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Child Care in Florida in 2026: Trends, Changes, and What to Expect
01/02/2026As Florida moves through 2026, child care continues to be a key concern for families, providers, employers, and policymakers. Across the state, legislative proposals, workforce efforts, food and nutrition programs, and early childhood planning initiatives are shaping how care is delivered and who be... Child Care in Florida in 2026: Trends, Changes, and What to Expect
Child Care in New York in 2026: What Families, Providers, and Educators Should Know
01/02/2026Child care continues to be a major priority in New York as the state and city governments make investments and introduce new programs that affect families, child care providers, advocates, and #early-childhood professionals. In 2026, several new policies, funding initiatives, and pilot programs are ... Child Care in New York in 2026: What Families, Providers, and Educators Should Know
Typical vs. Atypical Child Development: What Every Child Care Provider Should Know
12/30/2025What is Typical Development? Typical development means a child is growing and learning skills at the expected time. We call these "milestones." Milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. For example: By 1 year old: Most babies can pull themselves up to stand and say simple wor... Typical vs. Atypical Child Development: What Every Child Care Provider Should Know
Positive Discipline Strategies for Child Care Providers
12/30/2025What is positive discipline? Positive discipline is a way of caring for children that focuses on #respect. It helps children feel #safe and connected to you. When children feel safe, they behave better. This approach looks at the "why" behind the behavior. A child who hits is not a "bad kid." They... Positive Discipline Strategies for Child Care Providers
How Continuing Education Helps Child Care Providers Advance Their Careers
12/30/2025Working in child care is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. You get to wake up every morning and shape the future. You watch babies take their first steps. You help toddlers #learn to share. You see the light in a preschooler’s eyes when they write their name for the first tim... How Continuing Education Helps Child Care Providers Advance Their Careers
Why Do Licensing Violations Happen in Maryland Child Care Programs?
12/30/2025Running a child care program in Maryland means following many rules. These rules help keep children #safe, #healthy, and #happy. Even caring providers can get licensing violations. Most violations happen because of missed paperwork, #staff training gaps, or simple daily habits. The good news? Most ... Why Do Licensing Violations Happen in Maryland Child Care Programs?
How Can Child Care Administrators Make Better Decisions Every Day?
12/30/2025Making decisions is part of a child care administrator’s daily work. Some decisions are small, like adjusting schedules. Others are big, like hiring #staff or managing budgets. Good decision-making helps keep children #safe, #staff-supported, and programs running smoothly. For many administra... How Can Child Care Administrators Make Better Decisions Every Day?
Child Care in Minnesota: What’s Coming in 2026
12/30/2025Minnesota’s child care landscape is facing both significant challenges and promising changes as the state heads into 2026. Families, providers, #educators, and advocates are watching closely as new laws take effect, workforce studies continue, and policy discussions grow around affordability, ... Child Care in Minnesota: What’s Coming in 2026
Child Care in Michigan: What to Expect in 2026
12/30/2025Child care is one of the most talked-about policy areas for families, #educators, providers, and employers in Michigan. As the state heads into 2026, a number of initiatives, policy discussions, and local programs are shaping how child care is delivered, funded, and supported. From workforce investm... Child Care in Michigan: What to Expect in 2026
Understanding Sensory Processing in Young Children
12/29/2025What Is Sensory Processing? Imagine you are driving a car in a very busy city. There are lights flashing, horns honking, and people walking everywhere. Your brain has to look at all these things and decide what to do. It tells you when to stop, when to turn, and when to slow down. This is what sen... Understanding Sensory Processing in Young Children
