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Onsite Trainings Available
01/02/2020Child Care Center Directors We understand the significance of ongoing professional development in the childcare industry. As you plan for a Professional Development day, consider the benefits of scheduling onsite training for your dedicated staff. At ChildCareEd, we offer a personalized and conveni... Onsite Trainings Available
All About the Group Admin
08/04/2021Why Register for the Admin Portal? (Formerly Known as Group Admin) Are you a director, child care provider, or administrator looking to assign professional development training for your staff? ChildCareEd’s Admin Portal is your all-in-one staff training dashboard — designed to make man... All About the Group Admin
Jump-Start Your Career With 120 Hour CDA Training Online in Georgia
03/19/2026The CDA, or Child Development Associate, is a well-known early childhood credential. Pearson VUE, which delivers the CDA exam, explains that the CDA is one of the most widely recognized credentials in early childhood education. The training requirement includes 120 clock hours of professional educat... Jump-Start Your Career With 120 Hour CDA Training Online in Georgia
Earn Your CDA Faster With 120 Hour Online Training in Texas
03/19/2026The Council requires 120 clock hours of professional education in the CDA subject areas. ChildCareEd offers self-paced 120-hour CDA training options for Preschool, Infant/Toddler, and Birth to Five settings. Online training can help people move faster because it is flexible. Staff can study after w... Earn Your CDA Faster With 120 Hour Online Training in Texas
What evergreen learning activities can childcare providers use every week?
03/19/2026Introduction Every day in your program you want simple, strong ideas you can repeat and share. This guide gives easy, evergreen #learning ideas and ways to turn them into real classroom #activities that work for infants through preschool. The tips are low-cost, easy to change, and ready to use in... What evergreen learning activities can childcare providers use every week?
How Can Child Care Programs Better Include Children with Special Needs?
03/19/2026Introduction: Why does inclusion matter? Inclusion means every child belongs. When children with special needs join regular programs, everyone learns and grows. Inclusion helps children make friends, build skills, and feel safe. It also teaches other children kindness and patience. #inclusion Wh... How Can Child Care Programs Better Include Children with Special Needs?
What Can I Do When a Preschooler Won’t Listen? Preschool-Friendly Redirection Ideas
03/19/2026Introduction When a child wont listen, it can feel frustrating for you and stressful for the child. This article gives clear, kind, and easy-to-use redirection ideas you can try right away in your #preschool #classroom. Why it matters: children learn best when adults teach skills, stay calm, and k... What Can I Do When a Preschooler Won’t Listen? Preschool-Friendly Redirection Ideas
What are 25 easy fine motor activities I can use in my preschool?
03/19/2026Introduction This article gives child care providers a friendly, practical list of 25 easy fine motor activities you can use in your #preschool to build #fine #motor skills in little #hands. These activities are low-cost, quick to set up, and fit into daily routines. State requirements vary - check... What are 25 easy fine motor activities I can use in my preschool?
Illinois Child Care Training Hours: What You Need Each Year
03/18/2026If you run or work in a child care program in Illinois, it is important to understand the training rules. A clear plan helps children stay safer, helps staff stay prepared, and helps programs stay ready for licensing visits. For licensed day care centers in Illinois, DCFS Rule 407 says that the dir... Illinois Child Care Training Hours: What You Need Each Year
North Dakota Child Care Training Hours: What You Need Each Year
03/18/2026Training rules are based on license type and, for many staff, the number of hours worked each week. North Dakota Health and Human Services says providers and staff must complete approved training each licensing year, and ChildCareEd’s North Dakota guide gives a clear summary of those yearly to... North Dakota Child Care Training Hours: What You Need Each Year
