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Sick or Not Sick? How Do We Make Exclusion Decisions in Child Care?
07/16/2026Deciding whether a child should remain in care, stay home, or be sent home is one of the most difficult real-time responsibilities child care leaders face. A clear, evidence-informed exclusion process helps staff make consistent decisions based on symptoms, the child’s ability to participate c... Sick or Not Sick? How Do We Make Exclusion Decisions in Child Care?
How can infant caregivers and child care programs ensure safe sleep?
07/16/2026Every infant deserves a sleep environment that reduces preventable risks while supporting healthy growth and development. Child care directors and infant caregivers can promote safer sleep by following a consistent written policy, placing infants on their backs for every sleep, using an approved cri... How can infant caregivers and child care programs ensure safe sleep?
How Can Child Care Programs Safely Administer Medication?
07/16/2026Administering medication in a child care setting is a routine responsibility with serious health and safety implications. Clear written policies, accurate authorization forms, trained staff, secure storage, careful dose verification, and immediate documentation help prevent errors and protect childr... How Can Child Care Programs Safely Administer Medication?
How can child care programs build healthy hygiene habits?
07/16/2026Every day in a child care program offers repeated opportunities to help children and #staff build lifelong #handwashing and #hygiene habits. Consistent routines—such as washing hands at arrival, before and after meals, after toileting or diapering, after outdoor play, and after contact with bo... How can child care programs build healthy hygiene habits?
Why Do Toddlers Bite and How Should Child Care Providers Respond?
07/16/2026Toddler biting is one of the most stressful behaviors early childhood teams and families may face, but it is often a form of communication rather than intentional aggression. Toddlers may bite because of teething discomfort, limited language, frustration, sensory needs, fatigue, crowded play spaces,... Why Do Toddlers Bite and How Should Child Care Providers Respond?
How can child care providers teach sharing and turn-taking without forcing it?
07/16/2026Teaching #sharing and turn-taking is one of the most common—and frequently misunderstood—responsibilities in an early childhood classroom. The goal is not to force immediate compliance or require children to surrender materials on demand. Instead, providers can build the social and emoti... How can child care providers teach sharing and turn-taking without forcing it?
How Do You Create an Effective Emergency Staffing Plan for Your Child Care Program?
07/22/2026Need a staffing plan that works when everything changes? Emergencies test not only your emergency supplies but your ability to keep children safe while staying in ratio and communicating clearly with families. A practical next step is to build your plan using proven templates and training—star... How Do You Create an Effective Emergency Staffing Plan for Your Child Care Program?
How Can Early Childhood Programs Improve Family Retention?
07/22/2026Stronger family retention directly supports stable classrooms, better child outcomes, and a healthier program bottom line. If you want predictable re-enrollment, fewer vacancies, and deeper partnerships with caregivers, start by strengthening relationship systems and communication routines — f... How Can Early Childhood Programs Improve Family Retention?
How can I market my childcare program to local families?
07/22/2026Want steady enrollment from nearby families without wasting staff time or budget? If you need practical, local strategies that convert interest into enrollments, this guide gives clear steps you can apply this week. As a next step, consider Module III – Marketing Your Program for Center-Based ... How can I market my childcare program to local families?
How can child care leaders manage complaints and difficult conversations effectively?
07/22/2026Facing a complaint or a tense conversation costs time, stress, and sometimes your program's reputation — but it can also be an opportunity to strengthen partnerships and improve care. Learn practical scripts, documentation steps, and prevention strategies you can use today; a focused next step... How can child care leaders manage complaints and difficult conversations effectively?
