Being told "no" can spark a big reaction in children. As child care providers, you see this many times each day. When a child hears #no they may feel a rush of #bigfeelings. Our job is to help them learn #regulation, offer a safe way to #calmdown, and build #empathy. For age-based tips and short sc... Being Told No: Helping Children Manage Big Feelings
ChildCareEd: Advancing Early Childhood Education Online Online education has changed how childcare professionals develop skills. ChildCareEd offers flexible online courses for early childhood educators and for daycare providers, plus resources for parents. Parents who want practical strategies to f... ChildCareEd: Advancing Early Childhood Education Online
How Does ChildCareEd Bringing High-Quality Training to Providers Across the Globe? ChildCareEd, a trusted provider of professional development for child care providers, has expanded to Australia and Canada. See the platform announcement: ChildCareEd Bringing High-Quality Training to Providers Acros... ChildCareEd Bringing High-Quality Training to Providers Across the Globe
Renewing your CDA can feel big, but a clear plan makes it simple. Start early, gather the right papers, and use templates so you don’t lose time. Keep your #CDA active to show families and employers you keep learning. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Below... CDA Renewal Application: What to Prepare Before You Apply
If you want to move from curiosity to qualification quickly, ChildCareEd offers practical pathways. Two commonly chosen starting course is the 45-Hour Growth and Development (Birth–12), which together build a strong foundation for classroom practice and meet many state training require... Myth: Preschool's Just About Playing with the Kids
Want a classroom that reliably produces curious, confident makers and problem-solvers? Creating a space where children’s ideas matter takes intentional design, consistent routines, and staff who understand process-focused #creativity. If you want quick, practical staff training to put these id... How Can I Create a Classroom Where Creativity Is Valued?
Have you heard a child in your room say, "I can't draw" and wished you had a practical way to respond? That moment is an invitation: to protect a child’s #confidence while building real skills and joy in mark-making. For hands-on strategies that translate immediately to your classroom, explore... How can I support children who say "I can't draw"?
Being a childcare director means guiding teachers, keeping children safe, and running a program families trust. This article walks through the most important leadership skills you need, practical ways to grow them, and quick steps you can use right away. Why it matters: strong #leadership improves... What Leadership Skills Does Every Childcare Director Need?
What if the bin behind your classroom could become the richest source of learning? Using everyday recyclables in intentional, open-ended ways gives teachers low-cost tools to boost children’s problem solving, fine motor skills, and expressive language while earning professional development tha... Can recycled materials build real creativity in early childhood classrooms?
This guide answers one big question: what is the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and how can child care providers and directors earn it? Read on for clear steps, easy tips, and links to helpful tools from ChildCareEd. This article is for busy educators who want practical steps they ca... What is the CDA and How Can Early Childhood Educators Earn It?