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Holiday Safety Tips - Toys Check
12/12/2012Holiday Safety Tips As many gather for the holidays, it’s a great time to do an overall safety check on toys in your child’s early care program and in your home. Look to ensure that: Toys do not have sharp edges or points, loose parts or screws, or places where skin and fingers can g... Holiday Safety Tips - Toys Check
How do I choose age-appropriate toys and materials for my Minnesota program?
07/09/2026Choosing the right toys and materials helps children learn, play, and stay safe. This short guide is for child care providers and directors in #Minnesota who want practical steps for picking items that match age, development, culture, and safety rules. You will find clear tips, numbered checklists, ... How do I choose age-appropriate toys and materials for my Minnesota program?
☀️Sunny Side Up: Smart & Safe Summer Fun for Kids!
05/29/2025Summer provides abundant opportunities for outdoor exploration and developmentally appropriate risk-taking, but it also amplifies environmental hazards that demand programmatic planning and staff competence. At Pediatric First Aid & CPR (blended) and Preventative Health & Safety courses from... ☀️Sunny Side Up: Smart & Safe Summer Fun for Kids!
How can I build a nature-based curriculum for my New York program?
07/08/2026Nature-based learning helps children move, think, and feel calm. This short guide is for child care providers and directors in New York who want step-by-step ideas to build a practical outdoor curriculum. It explains why this work matters, how to begin, how to keep children safe, and where to find f... How can I build a nature-based curriculum for my New York program?
Playground Safety Checklist Template for Child Care Programs
07/20/2026A safe playground begins with consistent inspections, active supervision, and clear staff routines. ChildCareEd’s Family Child Care: Building, Premises, and Outdoor Safety self-paced course helps providers recognize outdoor hazards and strengthen everyday safety practices. Programs can also us... Playground Safety Checklist Template for Child Care Programs
Teaching Math to Young Children
03/30/2023Math concepts and skills can be taught to children and practiced through games. Learning new skills can be fun through games. Kids are more likely to practice math if the games are fun for them. The Creature Spots game, which instructs coordinated correspondence and cardinality, requires the accomp... Teaching Math to Young Children
Bullying in Early Childhood
01/12/2021When parents and teachers see news of bullying on the news, the focus is primarily on school-age children and adolescents; however, bullying does occur in children as young as preschool. Many oftentimes dismiss the signs of bullying as a rite of passage in growing up, but ignore the lastin... Bullying in Early Childhood
How can school-age childcare programs prevent bullying?
07/16/2026Preventing bullying in school-age child care requires more than responding after an incident—it means creating a program culture where children feel safe, included, and confident seeking help. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, research-informed strategies for rec... How can school-age childcare programs prevent bullying?
Why take CDA training with ChildCareEd? Free Resources
06/05/2023Why take CDA training with ChildCareEd? So you are looking to take your 120 hours of training to obtain your #CDA Credential. Why should you choose ChildCareEd? Here are the benefits of taking the CDA training with ChildCareEd. Superior Quality and Additional Features: Child... Why take CDA training with ChildCareEd? Free Resources
A Path to Engaged Learning: Play!
03/31/2025Incorporating Play into Your Daily Curriculum: A Path to Engaged Learning As #early-childhood- #educators, we recognize the incredible power of #play in a child’s #development. Play is not just a fun way to pass the time; it’s a crucial component of learning that fosters creativity, pro... A Path to Engaged Learning: Play!
