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Reminder for Mother's Day
09/23/2022It may feel early to plan Mother's Day, but high-quality celebrations are opportunities to support family engagement, social-emotional learning, and expressive arts. For quick inspiration, see the curated set of 45 projects linked below. To translate craft ideas into developmentally meaningful activ... Reminder for Mother's Day
What's new for child care in Oklahoma and what should providers do?
05/11/2026Child care in Oklahoma is changing fast. This article explains the biggest news, what it means for families and programs, and practical steps you can take. You will find links to helpful resources and to ChildCareEd training and bundles you can use right now. Remember: state requirements vary - chec... What's new for child care in Oklahoma and what should providers do?
The Nevada Registry: What Child Care Providers Need to Know
04/29/2026The Nevada Registry is a tool every early childhood leader should know. This short guide helps directors and #providers use the #Nevada #Registry for #training, career steps like the #CDA, and day-to-day licensing needs. It is written for busy child care teams, with clear steps and links so you ca... The Nevada Registry: What Child Care Providers Need to Know
Can Nevada’s Early Childhood Plan Close Funding Gaps and Boost Access and the Workforce?
06/29/2026Nevada has a new early childhood plan that aims to turn years of funding gaps into steady help for programs, families, and staff. This short guide explains what the plan means for child care directors and providers, and gives simple steps you can use right away. You will see clear links to Nevada ... Can Nevada’s Early Childhood Plan Close Funding Gaps and Boost Access and the Workforce?
What Is a CDA? Take the Next Step in Your Early Childhood Career
07/03/2023What Is A CDA? The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ is a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates an early childhood educator’s knowledge, skills, and commitment to providing quality care. ChildCareEd’s free, self-paced CDA Introduction and CDA Preschoo... What Is a CDA? Take the Next Step in Your Early Childhood Career
The Vital Role of the CDA Credential for Virginia's Early Childhood Educators
05/23/2024In the critical field of early childhood education, Virginia's educators play a pivotal role in shaping young learners' foundations. Early childhood professionals need knowledge, skills, and recognized credentials to provide high-quality care and instruction. One practical credential is the Child De... The Vital Role of the CDA Credential for Virginia's Early Childhood Educators
Free Childcare Training
05/09/2023As the warmth of spring envelops us, it's the perfect time for childcare providers to embrace the #outdoors and engage children in enriching activities. In this article, we've compiled a diverse list of activities aimed at not only encouraging physical activity but also fostering holistic #developme... Free Childcare Training
Planning Summer Fun: Texas Child Care Providers
06/22/2022As a Texas child care provider, you need summer activities that are developmentally appropriate, safe in hot weather, and feasible for your staffing and licensing environment. This article answers practical planning questions and links to ChildCareEd training that can help your program meet safety e... Planning Summer Fun: Texas Child Care Providers
Free Vocabulary Kit for your Classroom!
05/30/2023Child care professionals: claim a free Stop, Read, Go Vocabulary Kit after completing short, practical ChildCareEd trainings such as Classroom Tools for Emergent Literacy and Building Vocabulary. These courses focus on intentional vocabulary instruction, interactive read-aloud techniques, and embedd... Free Vocabulary Kit for your Classroom!
How can we help children identify and express emotions in child care?
07/16/2026Helping young children identify and express emotions is one of the most valuable skills child care providers can teach. This article gives providers and directors practical, classroom-ready strategies for building emotional vocabulary, recognizing children’s verbal and nonverbal cues, validati... How can we help children identify and express emotions in child care?
