Young children show many kinds of play. As a director or provider, knowing the difference between side-by-side play and true teamwork helps you plan the room, pick toys, and coach kids. This short guide explains what each kind of play looks like, why it matters, and simple steps you can use tomorrow... Cooperative Play vs. Parallel Play: What’s the Difference?
MyPlate is a nutritional food guide developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps caregivers and early childhood programs plan balanced meals for children. This article explains how to interpret MyPlate for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and offers practical strategies progr... Childhood Nutrition
Thinking about selling, buying, or growing a child care program? This short guide explains the difference between a child care broker and a general business broker. It will help you choose the right support so your #childcare program stays safe and strong. You will see clear steps, tips, and links t... Childcare Broker vs. Business Broker: What’s the Difference?
H&H Child Care Training Center is working nonstop to create relevant, exciting, and enriching training courses for child care providers in the state of Texas. To meet specific Classroom Guidance and Responsive Interaction needs many providers choose courses such as Going Head-to-Head with Challe... Child Care in Texas: Training That Supports Confident Educators
Federal stabilization funding can help programs cover payroll, facilities, and other operating costs so they remain open and retain qualified staff. This article explains why contacting Congress matters, how to make an effective ask, and practical steps programs can take now to improve resilience. F... Child Care Stabilization Grants--Call Congress!
Passover, a time of liberation and new beginnings, is the perfect occasion to reflect on your own professional journey. As a child care provider, your commitment to nurturing young minds is a constant source of #growth and renewal. Start with ChildCareEd courses such as CDA Infant/Toddler Renewal an... Celebrate New Beginnings with ChildCareEd: Renew Your Credentials This Passover
Simple, low-prep soccer games are an accessible and engaging way for child care teachers and directors to support whole-child development, including strength, balance, coordination, social skills, and self-regulation. Through playful, repeated practice and minimal equipment, educators can intentiona... Can simple soccer games build gross motor skills in young children?
Screen-free gaming combines tabletop thinking with active movement, giving #preschoolers engaging opportunities to strengthen focus, language, cooperation, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills. This practical guide provides child care providers and directors with evidence-informed reasons to... Can Screen-Free Board and Movement Games Help Young Children Learn and Stay Calm?
Many child care leaders ask the same question: can I run a daycare without a college degree? The short answer is: often yes. Your path can rely on #experience, #credential, #leadership, and understanding #licensing to become a #director. This article is for child care providers and directors who wan... How to Become a Daycare Director Without a Degree
Building a consistent handwashing and hygiene routine helps protect the health of both children and staff. This article provides Minnesota child care directors and providers with practical steps for teaching proper handwashing, maintaining clean environments, following safe diapering practices, and ... How Can Minnesota Child Care Programs Build A Strong Handwashing And Hygiene Routine?