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How Can Michigan Providers Support Families Facing Housing Insecurity?
07/07/2026Housing instability touches many families in Michigan. This guide is for child care #providers and directors who want clear, practical steps to help children and their #families when housing is shaky. You will find signs to watch for, immediate actions you can take in your program, ways to connect f... How Can Michigan Providers Support Families Facing Housing Insecurity?
How can Minnesota child care programs support children and families facing housing instability?
07/07/2026Introduction This article helps Minnesota child care directors and providers support children and families who are dealing with unstable #housing. You will find clear steps you can use right away, links to Minnesota resources, and practical ideas for staff and families. The focus is on simple actio... How can Minnesota child care programs support children and families facing housing instability?
How can North Dakota child care balance technology and play?
07/07/2026Balancing screens and hands-on play is a common question for child care leaders. This short guide helps #NorthDakota centers and #providers use technology in ways that support learning and still keep the day full of real play. We share clear steps, simple examples, and links to helpful resources f... How can North Dakota child care balance technology and play?
Normas para Centros de Cuidado Infantil en Arizona: Lo que los Proveedores Deben Saber
07/07/2026Trabajar en una guardería de Arizona significa mantener a los niños seguros, ayudarles a aprender y seguir reglas. Esta guía explica lo más importante que directores y proveedores deben saber sobre #Arizona, #licencias, #seguridad, #capacitación y #niños. Us... Normas para Centros de Cuidado Infantil en Arizona: Lo que los Proveedores Deben Saber
How Can Michigan Providers Balance Screens and Social Skills?
07/07/2026Children in Michigan classrooms use devices sometimes, and you want to keep their #screens from getting in the way of growing #socialskills. This guide is for #Michigan child care #providers who want simple, practical steps to protect talking, sharing, and cooperative #play while using technology wi... How Can Michigan Providers Balance Screens and Social Skills?
How do I write a screen-time policy for my New York child care program?
07/07/2026Many New York child care leaders need a simple screen-time policy that protects learning, sleep, and safety while making life easier for #staff and #families. Why it matters: young children learn best by talking, moving, and playing. Screens can help sometimes, but too much or the wrong kind can hur... How do I write a screen-time policy for my New York child care program?
How can we set healthy screen-time limits in a Minnesota child care program?
07/07/2026Many Minnesota child care programs ask the same question: How much screen time is safe and useful for young children? This short guide helps directors and providers choose clear limits, plan short learning uses, and work with families so screens don’t replace play, talking, and movement. You&r... How can we set healthy screen-time limits in a Minnesota child care program?
What are fun, practical school-age activities for my daycare program?
07/03/2026Working with #schoolage children is fun — and it helps when you have a short list of go-to ideas that boost #engagement, build skills, and make the day run smoother. This article answers simple questions about types of #activities, planning the day, including different ages and abilities, an... What are fun, practical school-age activities for my daycare program?
What school-age group activities work best in daycare centers?
07/03/2026Working with older children is fun but also busy. This guide helps directors and providers plan safe, simple, and joyful #schoolage #activities that keep kids learning and smiling. You will find easy station ideas, schedule tips, adaptation tricks, family invites, and quick ways to track success. Wh... What school-age group activities work best in daycare centers?
What is CDA Credential Training and how can it help my child care team?
07/06/2026Earning a #CDA can change your work and your program. Good #training helps you grow as a teacher. It also helps you make a strong #portfolio and get ready for the #exam so you can support young #children well. Why this matters: A CDA shows families and employers you know how to keep children safe, ... What is CDA Credential Training and how can it help my child care team?
