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What are Michigan's background check requirements for child care staff?
06/30/2026This short guide helps Michigan child care directors and providers understand background checks for staff. It explains who must be screened, how to start checks, how to keep records, and what to do if a check shows concerns. This matters because checking staff helps keep children safe and protects y... What are Michigan's background check requirements for child care staff?
Resources for Managing Behaviors
10/04/2022Visual supports such as First–Then cards, break cards, and cue cards are practical, low-cost accommodations that help children regulate attention, manage transitions, and follow routines. While commonly used with children identified with ADHD and autism spectrum conditions, these supports also ben... Resources for Managing Behaviors
Why Celebrate Labor Day?
09/22/2022Labor Day honors workers and the labor movement and provides a practical teaching opportunity for early childhood professionals. This article explains the holiday's origins, its significance for workers, and offers classroom-ready strategies and professional resources — including ChildCa... Why Celebrate Labor Day?
ChildCareEd está en el Registro de la Fuerza Laboral de la Primera Infancia de Arizona!
04/27/2023ChildCareEd está en el Registro de la Fuerza Laboral de la Primera Infancia de Arizona! Para entender mejor el contexto histórico del trabajo en Estados Unidos y la importancia de reconocer a la fuerza laboral, lea nuestro artículo por qué celebrar el Día del Traba... ChildCareEd está en el Registro de la Fuerza Laboral de la Primera Infancia de Arizona!
How Can We Teach Young Children About Community Helpers and Work?
07/15/2026Teaching children about the people who keep neighborhoods running creates a meaningful blend of social studies, dramatic play, and social-emotional learning. This guide gives child care providers and directors practical classroom strategies, quick lesson ideas, family engagement approaches, and safe... How Can We Teach Young Children About Community Helpers and Work?
How do I run a simple first-week staff onboarding plan for Pennsylvania child care?
06/23/2026Welcome. This short guide helps Pennsylvania directors and child care leaders make a simple, clear first-week plan for new hires. A strong start keeps children safe, helps staff feel capable, and reduces early turnover. Use this plan to pair quick learning with hands-on practice. Remember: state r... How do I run a simple first-week staff onboarding plan for Pennsylvania child care?
How can child care providers support families during auto industry layoffs and strikes in Michigan?
06/11/2026Many communities are seeing slowdowns, layoffs, and strikes in the auto industry. That affects the whole family. This short guide helps child care leaders plan simple, clear steps to support working parents who face job loss or labor action. It focuses on practical tips you can use today to keep chi... How can child care providers support families during auto industry layoffs and strikes in Michigan?
Daycare Jobs in Virginia: How Old Do You Have to Be?
05/20/2026Thinking about hiring young helpers or wondering if a teen can work at your program? This short guide answers the big question: how old do you have to be to work at a daycare in #Virginia? It also explains common rules, training steps, and practical tips for directors and providers. Use the numbere... Daycare Jobs in Virginia: How Old Do You Have to Be?
Feeling Burned Out? How Early Educators Can Find Balance Again
10/08/2025Teaching young children is a gift — full of laughter, curiosity, and tiny hands reaching for new discoveries. But it’s also demanding. Long days, emotional labor, tight schedules, and constant multitasking can wear caregivers down. That’s where self-care comes in: not as a luxury, ... Feeling Burned Out? How Early Educators Can Find Balance Again
Special Activities for Special Days
09/22/2022Special Days for Special Activities Several special days are happening the weekend following Labor Day. One is for kids and the other is for family elders. Check H&H social media for activity ideas. For background on the holiday and its historical significance, see the article Why Cel... Special Activities for Special Days
