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Going Back to School
09/22/2022Returning to school evokes a complex mix of anticipation and anxiety—for children and families, and particularly for early childhood educators. Planning learning environments, establishing routines, and preparing materials requires careful prioritization when staffing, time, and budgets are co... Going Back to School
How Long Should a Child Stay Home After Vomiting?
09/17/2026When a child vomits, families and providers must balance recovery, hydration, infection control, and the realities of group care. A practical starting point is to keep the child home until vomiting has stopped overnight, the child can keep down fluids and food, and the program’s return policy ... How Long Should a Child Stay Home After Vomiting?
Get Moving: How Can Child Care Programs Build Physical Activity Into the Daily Routine?
07/15/2026Every day in a child care program offers opportunities to strengthen children’s bodies, improve attention, and support healthy habits that can last a lifetime. This article gives directors and providers practical, evidence-informed steps for making #physicalactivity a dependable part of the da... Get Moving: How Can Child Care Programs Build Physical Activity Into the Daily Routine?
Georgia Educators: Is It Time to Refresh Your Basic Six Training?
12/23/2021Need a more current and convenient way to complete your Georgia child care training? ChildCareEd offers self-paced courses approved for Georgia educators, directors, providers, employees, and substitutes. A helpful option is the 10-Hour Health and Safety Orientation Training, which covers essential ... Georgia Educators: Is It Time to Refresh Your Basic Six Training?
Georgia Childcare Providers: This Certification Could Change Your Career Forever!
02/11/2025In Georgia, the demand for skilled and knowledgeable childcare professionals is growing, driven by an increasing recognition of the critical impact #earlychildhood-education has on lifelong learning and success. However, with this demand comes the necessity for ongoing professional development to en... Georgia Childcare Providers: This Certification Could Change Your Career Forever!
Georgia Annual Training
02/21/2023ChildCareEd helps Georgia child care professionals meet and document the state-required 10 clock-hours of annual training while improving practice and classroom outcomes. Start with courses that directly address the children you serve and the classroom challenges you face. Recommended early courses ... Georgia Annual Training
Fun Straw Activities
02/24/2023This short collection of low-cost, high-engagement activities uses drinking straws to support fine motor development, bilateral coordination, early STEM thinking, and self-regulation in toddlers and preschoolers. Two ChildCareEd courses that help providers translate these play ideas into development... Fun Straw Activities
Free CDA Credential is coming to you Maryland!
06/22/2023Introduction — What is the free CDA opportunity for Maryland early childhood educators and where can I start? The State’s funded CDA initiative helps Maryland child care staff access the full CDA pathway. Start by reviewing ChildCareEd’s program page and the Maryland-specific che... Free CDA Credential is coming to you Maryland!
Empowering Maryland's Early Childhood Educators: The Maryland CDA Training Initiative
09/15/2023Empowering Maryland's Early Childhood Educators: The Maryland CDA Training Initiative The pursuit of excellence in early childhood education is a professional responsibility. Maryland's CDA Training Initiative provides targeted financial support and technical assistance to help educators complete t... Empowering Maryland's Early Childhood Educators: The Maryland CDA Training Initiative
Early Childhood Education Online Courses
08/24/2022Looking for accredited online early childhood education you can complete on a practitioner schedule? Start with ChildCareEd's 45 Hour Child Growth and Development or our foundational Early Childhood Education (30 hours) course — both provide documented training hours and certificates you can u... Early Childhood Education Online Courses
