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How can child care centers get ready for emergencies?
06/29/2026Every child care program can be ready for the unexpected. This short guide helps directors and providers make simple plans, practice with their team, and keep children calm and safe. Focus on 1 thing at a time and you will build strong habits. Remember your #safety, your #children, your #staff, yo... How can child care centers get ready for emergencies?
What Is Active Supervision and How Can It Keep Children Safe?
06/29/2026Active supervision is a way adults watch, listen, move, and join in so children are safe and learning. This short guide helps directors and providers use simple steps every day. You will find ideas for the room, staff roles, outdoor play, transitions, training, and common mistakes to avoid. For tool... What Is Active Supervision and How Can It Keep Children Safe?
How can child care programs safely handle medication administration?
06/29/2026Giving medicine at child care is a big job. This article helps directors and providers make clear choices that keep kids safe. Read the short steps you can use today. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Why does safe medication administration matter? 2) Good ro... How can child care programs safely handle medication administration?
How can we support social-emotional learning in early childhood?
06/29/2026Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) helps young children name feelings, calm down, make friends, and solve problems. This short guide is for directors and #teachers who want practical, kind steps to bring SEL into your daily work with #children in every #classroom. It draws on practical ChildCareEd to... How can we support social-emotional learning in early childhood?
How can child care programs keep playgrounds safe every day?
06/29/2026Outdoor play is where children learn to run, climb, solve problems, and make friends. As a director or provider you help make that fun time safe. This short guide gives clear, numbered steps you can use every day. It also explains why safety matters and where to find helpful tools from ChildCareEd a... How can child care programs keep playgrounds safe every day?
How can child care programs keep children safe during transportation?
06/29/2026Transportation moments are busy. Small mistakes can cause big problems, so planning helps everyone. This short guide gives clear steps child care directors and providers can use before every ride, walk, or field trip. It is written for busy teams and keeps ideas simple and usable. Why it matters: ... How can child care programs keep children safe during transportation?
How can child care teams help children manage big feelings?
06/29/2026Big feelings happen every day in your room. This short guide helps child care providers and directors notice feelings, calm a child in the moment, and teach skills that stick. Use the quick steps, scripts, and ideas here with your team. For deeper tools and printable resources, see Big feelings: Tea... How can child care teams help children manage big feelings?
How can I prepare my North Dakota program for the July 13 CCDF rule changes?
06/29/2026These changes are coming fast. This short guide helps North Dakota child care directors and #providers get ready for the July 13, 2026 CCDF rule changes. Read the quick steps, pick one or two actions to do this week, and use the links to trusted resources. Why it matters: Families and funding: C... How can I prepare my North Dakota program for the July 13 CCDF rule changes?
What Are North Dakota's Child-to-Staff Ratios by Age Group?
06/29/2026Running a child care program means knowing the rules about how many children one adult can safely supervise. This quick guide helps directors and providers in North Dakota read the rules, plan daily staffing, and avoid common problems. These numbers are about keeping children safe, supporting learni... What Are North Dakota's Child-to-Staff Ratios by Age Group?
What Does New York's Health Care Plan Requirement Mean for Your Program?
06/29/2026Many child care directors and providers are asking: What does New York’s new or renewed health care plan requirement mean for a small program or family home? This short guide explains the big ideas in simple steps so you can plan, protect staff, and keep children safe. It focuses on who must o... What Does New York's Health Care Plan Requirement Mean for Your Program?
