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What are reflective teaching practices and how can they help my program?
05/04/2026Reflective teaching means taking a closer look at your daily work with children: noticing what happened, questioning your assumptions, and deciding what to try next. A few notes after an activity or a conversation with a colleague can help you recognize strengths and adjust your approach to children... What are reflective teaching practices and how can they help my program?
How Old Do You Have to Be to Start Working in Daycare?
08/10/2026Can a teenager begin building experience in early childhood education, or must every daycare employee be 18 or older? The answer depends on the role, supervision, licensing rules, and child-labor laws in your jurisdiction. Directors can strengthen onboarding and classroom safety with Child Care Orie... How Old Do You Have to Be to Start Working in Daycare?
North Carolina contact hour credits
09/14/2022Looking for contact hour credits that count for North Carolina early care professionals? H&H Child Care Training Center (ChildCareEd) offers approved trainings, such as the 45 Hour Child Growth and Development and the CDA Preschool Credential, and multi-course pathways to help meet annual traini... North Carolina contact hour credits
Best Teacher Discounts for Classroom Supplies and Training
07/13/2026Saving on classroom supplies and professional development can free up money for the materials and learning opportunities your program needs most. ChildCareEd’s Financial Assistance for Child Care course provides a foundation in understanding program costs, identifying budget categories, and de... Best Teacher Discounts for Classroom Supplies and Training
What are the child care credentialing levels in Florida and how do we get them?
07/02/2026Working in child care in #Florida means understanding a few important steps that help staff stay safe, skilled, and ready for children. This short guide explains the common credential levels, how staff earn them, the paperwork needed, and how directors can support their teams. Links point to helpful... What are the child care credentialing levels in Florida and how do we get them?
How can child care programs build focus and self-control in young children?
07/16/2026Young children enter early learning programs with tremendous potential, but their attention, impulse control, and flexible-thinking skills are still developing. Child care providers can strengthen these abilities through short, playful experiences that ask children to listen, remember directions, wa... How can child care programs build focus and self-control in young children?
How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Calm Down Without Using Time-Out?
09/10/2026When a child is overwhelmed, isolation may stop the moment without teaching the next skill. A connection-based approach helps children feel safe while learning to #calm their bodies, communicate needs, and return to play; ChildCareEd’s From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Sel... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Calm Down Without Using Time-Out?
How Can Child Care Providers Teach Emotional Regulation to Toddlers and Preschoolers?
09/19/2026Big feelings can quickly become hitting, screaming, withdrawal, or tears when young children do not yet have the language and coping skills to manage them. Child care providers can build those skills through responsive relationships, predictable routines, and playful practice; From Tantrums to Trium... How Can Child Care Providers Teach Emotional Regulation to Toddlers and Preschoolers?
What are the important developmental milestones for toddlers and how can caregivers track them?
06/30/2026Working every day with young children means you see big changes fast. This short guide helps child care directors and providers know which skills most 1–3 year olds usually reach, why those skills matter, and simple steps to watch and support them. Use easy checklists, kind conversations with ... What are the important developmental milestones for toddlers and how can caregivers track them?
What are the most important school readiness skills for preschoolers?
06/18/2026Young children learn fast. This article helps child care providers and directors see the key skills preschoolers need to start school with confidence. You will find simple steps you can use in the classroom and ideas to share with families. Why it matters: early skills help children make friends, fo... What are the most important school readiness skills for preschoolers?
