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What do child care providers in New York need to know about mandated reporter training?
06/25/2026As a child care colleague, you want clear steps to keep kids safe. This short guide explains what New York requires for mandated reporting. It uses plain words, helpful links, and quick lists you can use with your team. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. What is ... What do child care providers in New York need to know about mandated reporter training?
New Season, Renewed Energy: Supporting Educator Well-Being
03/11/2022With spring in the air and renewal evident in the natural world, many programs are taking this moment to recommit to staff occupational well-being and psychosocial resilience. Early childhood programs shape not only children’s learning but also the conditions that reduce caregiver stress. Expl... New Season, Renewed Energy: Supporting Educator Well-Being
What is the Many Colors, One Canvas: MD ECE Conference and why should I attend?
04/29/2026Join us for Many Colors, One Canvas: MD ECE Conference — a friendly, hands-on learning event just for early childhood professionals. The conference takes place August 21, 2026, at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD. This event is designed for teachers, directors, family providers, and... What is the Many Colors, One Canvas: MD ECE Conference and why should I attend?
New York Child Care Providers: How Can You Qualify as a Group Teacher?
03/24/2022Ready to advance your early childhood career in New York? Group teacher qualifications may include a relevant college degree, early childhood education credits, or a Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential combined with appropriate classroom experience, depending on the program type and li... New York Child Care Providers: How Can You Qualify as a Group Teacher?
How can we prevent teacher burnout in early childhood education?
07/08/2026Teacher work in early childhood is rewarding and hard. This article helps directors and child care providers spot stress and act fast to protect staff and children. We focus on five goals: protect staff #wellbeing, reduce #burnout, support #educators, promote #selfcare, and build #support. For pra... How can we prevent teacher burnout in early childhood education?
How Can I Reduce Classroom Stress Without Changing My Schedule?
07/22/2026Feeling like your day is a pressure cooker but unable to change the schedule? You can reduce tension and improve the learning climate with targeted, low-disruption strategies that fit inside existing time blocks. For immediate, classroom-tested tactics and planning tools, explore Every Momen... How Can I Reduce Classroom Stress Without Changing My Schedule?
How can child care programs prevent staff burnout during Minnesota’s paid-leave staffing crunch?
06/19/2026Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave is giving workers important time off. At the same time, centers worry about filling shifts and keeping staff healthy. This article helps directors and providers learn simple, practical steps to protect their team and keep classrooms safe and steady. Read... How can child care programs prevent staff burnout during Minnesota’s paid-leave staffing crunch?
How can Georgia educators turn local leadership, wellness, and coaching into better child care programs?
06/22/2026Many Georgia child care leaders sit at the table every day, making small choices that change children’s lives. This article is for directors and child care providers who want simple, practical steps to use local #leadership, protect staff #wellbeing, and add effective #coaching so your progr... How can Georgia educators turn local leadership, wellness, and coaching into better child care programs?
Can "Good Enough" Teaching Be Better Than Perfection in Early Childhood Classrooms?
07/22/2026Striving for flawless lessons and spotless classrooms can cost more than it gives back. What if leaning into "good enough" teaching helped you be more responsive, less stressed, and more effective with children? Consider starting with From Stress to Wellness — a practical ChildCareEd course th... Can "Good Enough" Teaching Be Better Than Perfection in Early Childhood Classrooms?
What qualifications do preschool teachers need to work in my program?
06/19/2026This guide answers the big question: what does a preschool teacher need to be hired, kept safe, and ready to teach? It is written for child care directors and providers who hire and support staff. You will find practical steps, simple checklists, and links to trusted resources from ChildCareEd and... What qualifications do preschool teachers need to work in my program?
