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How Can Teachers Support Language and Literacy Every Day?
04/26/2026Every day in your program there are small chances to help children grow strong #language skills and early #literacy. You do not need long lessons. Use short moments to talk, read, sing, and play with children. Simple actions build big results for little learners: #read, #play, and work with #famil... How Can Teachers Support Language and Literacy Every Day?
How can songs and stories encourage toddler language development?
07/16/2026Young children learn language by experiencing it through repeated songs, familiar rhymes, predictable story lines, and warm moments of shared attention. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, research-informed strategies for using music and storytelling to strengthen toddle... How can songs and stories encourage toddler language development?
World Story Telling Day
03/21/2023March 20 was World Story Telling Day. A story can be a door to wonder and discovery! Reading and storytelling can help #children develop #earlyliteracy skills, an imagination, and a love for books. To honor #WorldStorytellingDay, introduce a new story during storytime this week and remember to: ... World Story Telling Day
Supporting Hawaii Providers: Scholarship Opportunity
04/19/2023If you've completed 120 hours and assembled your CDA portfolio, you're ready to apply for the credential and pay the assessment fee. Hawaii providers may be eligible for a PATCH Scholarship that reimburses CDA assessment fees. If you still need coursework, ChildCareEd offers the CDA Preschoo... Supporting Hawaii Providers: Scholarship Opportunity
Exploring the Future of Your Child Care Business with Confidence
05/11/2026Running or starting a child care business comes with many important decisions. Whether you are thinking about opening a daycare #center, purchasing an existing #preschool, selling your current #program, or improving operations, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Many child care owners and ... Exploring the Future of Your Child Care Business with Confidence
What Is Daycare and How Does It Work?
05/14/2026Daycare is a place where adults care for children while families work, learn, or rest. This short guide helps child care providers and directors understand what a #daycare does, how it runs, and the basic steps to keep it safe, legal, and kind. You will see quick lists, easy steps, and links to he... What Is Daycare and How Does It Work?
How Many Kids Can You Babysit Without a License in Nevada?
06/23/2026Many team members ask a simple question: how many kids can I legally #babysit in #Nevada before I need a #license? This guide explains the rules, common limits, and smart steps to stay safe and legal. Plain language, practical tips, and links to Nevada rules and ChildCareEd resources are included. R... How Many Kids Can You Babysit Without a License in Nevada?
How Many Kids Can You Watch Without a License in California?
06/23/2026Thinking about watching a few neighborhood children or offering occasional care in your #home? This article helps directors and in-home providers answer one clear question: how many children can you watch in California before you need a license? We explain the difference between babysitting and runn... How Many Kids Can You Watch Without a License in California?
Daycare Licensing Help: What New Owners Need to Know
04/29/2026Opening a Daycare Starts With the Right Plan Opening a daycare or child care center can be a wonderful goal. You may want to help families, care for children, support your community, or build a strong child care business. But before you open your doors, you need to understand daycare licensing. L... Daycare Licensing Help: What New Owners Need to Know
Home Day Care Business Planning
07/06/2022Home daycare centers provide an affordable alternative to traditional child care options. This guide will help you develop a business plan that will help you succeed in starting your own home daycare center. Create a Business Plan. The purpose of a business plan is to determine the target marketin... Home Day Care Business Planning
