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Colorado onging professional development
03/21/2023Colorado providers, complete your ongoing professional development requirements with ChildCareEd. Explore courses such as Supporting Social Learning: Creating Classrooms that Care and Brighter Futures: Social Emotional Development to support social-emotional learning and meet annual training expecta... Colorado onging professional development
Child Care Professional Development
02/02/2022Professional development for child care providers can be costly and time-intensive. Finding high-quality, relevant training at a reasonable price requires knowing where to look and how to document learning for registry or employer purposes. Two widely used ChildCareEd courses you can consider as sta... Child Care Professional Development
Ideas And Suggestions For Parents And Providers In Potty Training
07/04/2008This seminar focuses on practical, evidence-informed potty training solutions for parents and child care providers. Read on for readiness signs, coaching strategies, common problems, a sample classroom protocol, and links to ChildCareEd courses to support staff training. Toilet Training Seminar top... Ideas And Suggestions For Parents And Providers In Potty Training
Springtime Activities with Wind
09/23/2022Springtime presents an ideal context for guiding children’s inquiry into wind dynamics, the mechanics of motion, and introductory aerodynamic concepts through intentionally designed play experiences. The kite and wind projects described here integrate meteorological observation, foundational e... Springtime Activities with Wind
Baltimore City!! Why take the #CDA training with ChildCareEd?
06/06/2023Why take the #CDA training with ChildCareEd Start your CDA pathway with ChildCareEd’s flexible, online courses. Explore our Family Child Care CDA or Infant/Toddler CDA to begin. Our programs combine self-paced learning, mentor guidance, and documentation designed to support Maryland ear... Baltimore City!! Why take the #CDA training with ChildCareEd?
After Nap, Before Snack: Helping Toddlers Through the Hardest 15 Minutes
08/27/2026Those fifteen minutes between waking and snack can bring tears, confusion, and sudden conflict—even in a well-run toddler room. With intentional transitions, respectful communication, and close observation, providers can help children regulate their bodies and rejoin the group successfully; th... After Nap, Before Snack: Helping Toddlers Through the Hardest 15 Minutes
Toddler Nap Transition: Signs a 1-Year-Old Is Ready to Drop the Second Nap
08/27/2026Nap resistance at the first birthday can make a two-nap day feel impossible, but dropping too soon may leave a young toddler overtired and unsettled. Use the patterns below to make a thoughtful, reversible decision, and consider Balancing Act: Schedules and Routines to strengthen your ability to ind... Toddler Nap Transition: Signs a 1-Year-Old Is Ready to Drop the Second Nap
Rule 407 Licensing Standards: How to Find the Illinois Day Care Rule You Need Fast
08/27/2026Searching Illinois child care regulations should not feel like decoding a maze. This practical guide helps directors and providers move from a question—about ratios, space, records, or safety—to the correct source, while Legal & Ethical Essentials in Child Care can strengthen your ab... Rule 407 Licensing Standards: How to Find the Illinois Day Care Rule You Need Fast
Getting to Know You Activities for Preschoolers When a New Child Joins the Class
08/27/2026A new child’s first days can feel overwhelming, especially when familiar friendships and routines are already established. Thoughtful, low-pressure activities can help the child feel recognized while giving peers meaningful ways to connect; for deeper professional learning, explore Supporting ... Getting to Know You Activities for Preschoolers When a New Child Joins the Class
Safe and Inclusive Learning Environment: Can Every Child Enter, Participate, Communicate, and Calm Down?
08/27/2026When a child cannot enter, join an activity, communicate a need, or recover from big feelings, the environment may be creating barriers rather than opportunities. This guide offers practical ways for child care providers and directors to strengthen access, participation, communication, and regulatio... Safe and Inclusive Learning Environment: Can Every Child Enter, Participate, Communicate, and Calm Down?
