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Can Your CDA Portfolio Tell a Story of Partnership with Families?
06/27/2025For New York #educators creating their Child Development Associate (CDA) Portfolio, Competency Standard IV, which focuses on establishing positive relationships with families, is critically important. How can you move beyond simply stating that you "partner with #parents" and create a portfolio that... Can Your CDA Portfolio Tell a Story of Partnership with Families?
How Can New York Educators Create a CDA Portfolio That Truly Shines?
06/21/2025For #early-childhood- #educators in New York, is the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential a stepping stone to career advancement? Also consider ChildCareEd's CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review, which provides targeted portfolio instruction and review resources to strengthen you... How Can New York Educators Create a CDA Portfolio That Truly Shines?
How Many Kids Can You Watch in Maryland Without a License?
06/23/2026Wondering how many children you can care for in your home before you need a formal permit? In #Maryland the rules are clear but can feel confusing. This short guide helps directors and home providers understand the numbers, what counts, and the quick steps to stay safe and legal. For Maryland detail... How Many Kids Can You Watch in Maryland Without a License?
How can North Dakota programs teach children about bug safety?
06/16/2026Teaching about bugs keeps play fun and safe. This short guide helps #childcare providers and directors in #NorthDakota teach simple, age-appropriate lessons about bugs. You will find why it matters, lesson ideas for different ages, prevention and first-aid steps, and guidance on building policies wi... How can North Dakota programs teach children about bug safety?
How can preschool programs keep kids cool and practice self-control with heat-safe indoor activities in Texas?
05/01/2026Keep your #preschoolers cool and help them practice #selfcontrol with fun #indoor games when the #heat is high in #Texas. This article gives simple, ready ideas for child care providers and directors. You will find quick activities, set-up tips, safety reminders, and links to helpful ChildCareEd res... How can preschool programs keep kids cool and practice self-control with heat-safe indoor activities in Texas?
How Medical Administration Training Can Be Your Entry Point to a Rewarding Career
05/22/2025The #healthcare industry offers many #career paths beyond direct clinical roles. Administrative professionals run and organize medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. Medical administration training teaches practical office, records, and billing skills for these positions. Staff who may respond to ... How Medical Administration Training Can Be Your Entry Point to a Rewarding Career
Child Care Licensing Forms in Maryland: A Provider’s Guide
05/12/2026Running a child care program in #Maryland means filling out a lot of paperwork. This short guide helps #providers find, complete, and organize the most important #forms so your program stays safe and legal. We link to helpful resources from ChildCareEd and MSDE so you can get the real forms fast. ... Child Care Licensing Forms in Maryland: A Provider’s Guide
How can we create safe environments for infants and toddlers?
05/22/2026As a child care provider or director, you keep tiny people safe every day. This article gives clear, practical steps to make rooms, sleep spaces, playgrounds, and routines safer for #infants and #toddlers. You will find easy checklists, training ideas, and links to trusted resources so your staff ... How can we create safe environments for infants and toddlers?
What are safe sleep practices in childcare settings?
06/09/2026Keeping babies safe during naps is one of the most important jobs you do. This short guide helps directors and providers follow clear steps to protect infants. In your #Safe #Sleep plan for #Infants, check the #Crib and practice #Supervision every nap. Why this matters: 1) Sleep-related deaths h... What are safe sleep practices in childcare settings?
How Can Tummy Time Activities Best Support Infant Development?
07/16/2026Tummy time is a simple but powerful practice that helps awake infants strengthen the neck, shoulders, back, and core muscles needed for rolling, sitting, reaching, and crawling. This article gives child care directors and providers practical, evidence-informed strategies for creating safe, enjoyable... How Can Tummy Time Activities Best Support Infant Development?
