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Nurturing Hearts: Helping Children Grow with Kindness and Care
06/17/2026Every day in your program you can plant small seeds of compassion. This article gives simple, proven steps to help young #children learn caring, sharing, and calm ways to solve problems. You'll find easy routines, activities, and ways to work with families. Use the ideas that fit your group and your... Nurturing Hearts: Helping Children Grow with Kindness and Care
Build a Water Rocket
09/23/2022Blast Off: Build a NASA Water Rocket It's summertime, and a well-run program can turn warm afternoons into productive STEM learning. This practical guide shows child care professionals how to run a supervised, curriculum-connected water-rocket activity that teaches engineering design, measurement, ... Build a Water Rocket
School-Age Program Ideas: Games, Projects, and Group Activities
07/20/2026A strong school-age program gives children opportunities to move, create, collaborate, and make meaningful choices. ChildCareEd’s online Lesson Planning to Meet School Age Needs course helps educators understand the elements of appropriate activities and lesson plans for school-age children wh... School-Age Program Ideas: Games, Projects, and Group Activities
Father's Day Is Coming Up!
09/23/202245-Hour Child Growth and Development and CDA Infants/Toddlers: Lesson Planning Made Easy (both ChildCareEd courses) can help you plan age-appropriate, developmentally informed activities while preparing staff. Below are practical, classroom-ready ideas and planning strategies for early childhood pro... Father's Day Is Coming Up!
Celebrating Father’s Day in Child Care: Simple Ideas for Providers
04/30/2026Hashtags: #Fathers #ChildCa Father’s Day is a great chance for children to show love to the special men and male role models in their lives. This guide gives simple, low-cost ideas you can use in your #ChildCare program. Use short activities, easy crafts, and flexible invitations so every c... Celebrating Father’s Day in Child Care: Simple Ideas for Providers
Celebrating Fathers and Special Grown-Ups: Easy Activities for Child Care
02/26/2026Celebrating dads and other caring adults can be a big deal for young children. When kids get to say “thank you,” they feel loved, seen, and connected. Simple classroom projects can also strengthen trust with families and build a warm community in your program. In this article you&... Celebrating Fathers and Special Grown-Ups: Easy Activities for Child Care
More than just the Training
01/09/2023Did you know that when you take training courses with 45-Hour Child Growth and Development and CDA Family Child Care Credential at ChildCareEd Child Care Training Center, our relationship does not end when the purchase completes? This article explains the scope of support we provide during enrollmen... More than just the Training
FREE MONEY FOR YOUR TRAINING CLASSES AT ChildCareEd
11/01/2012If you are a Level Two or higher participant in the Credential Program, here's some exciting news for you 6 the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is providing training vouchers that cover the costs of your training classes. ChildCareEd courses such as 45-Hour Growth & Development and... FREE MONEY FOR YOUR TRAINING CLASSES AT ChildCareEd
What new child care rules, subsidies, and supports should Oklahoma providers expect?
04/27/2026Oklahoma is changing rules, payments, and supports for child care. This article helps directors and #providers understand what is new, what to do next, and where to find trusted resources. We use plain language, lists you can scan, and links to official pages and helpful trainings. Remember: state... What new child care rules, subsidies, and supports should Oklahoma providers expect?
CDA Scholarships in Nevada: How Child Care Providers Can Find Training Support
05/13/2026Getting a #CDA can feel big, but help is available. This guide helps #Nevada child care #providers find #scholarships and #training so they can finish the CDA with less cost and more confidence. Read the steps, links, and simple actions you can take today. What kinds of CDA scholarships and... CDA Scholarships in Nevada: How Child Care Providers Can Find Training Support
