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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
Veterans' Day
11/11/2022Teaching Veterans Day in early childhood requires balancing respect, simplicity, and developmentally appropriate content. This article gives teachers short scripts, concrete facts, inclusive activities, family-engagement options, and practical adaptations so preschool and kindergarten children can l... Veterans' Day
Big discounts on 90-Hour School Age!
12/14/2022Big discounts on 90‑Hour School Age! This page summarizes how the 90‑Hour School‑Age pathway helps Maryland providers become qualified lead teachers and how to complete the training quickly and affordably. In this guide we link directly to the two 45‑hour components — 45‑Hour Child Grow... Big discounts on 90-Hour School Age!
Kick-off Summer!
05/23/2022Kick-off Summer with some Memorial Day Activities Memorial Day provides early childhood programs a structured opportunity to teach civic remembering, healthful habits and seasonal transitions while practicing cognitive and motor skills. The guidance below presents developmentally appropriate activi... Kick-off Summer!
How can Michigan child care programs plan staff schedules and coverage around summer holidays?
06/24/2026Summer brings bright days, extra days off, and lots of family plans. As a director or provider, you must plan so that children stay safe, staff get fair time off, and classrooms stay open. This article helps you build clear, fair plans for #schedules, #staff, #summer, #Michigan, and #coverage with e... How can Michigan child care programs plan staff schedules and coverage around summer holidays?
How Can Early Childhood Programs Encourage Healthy Habits?
06/04/2026Every day in your program is a chance to teach small skills that grow into big habits. This article shares simple, practical steps child care directors and providers can use to help young children build lifelong healthy routines. You will find easy classroom ideas, ways to partner with families, tip... How Can Early Childhood Programs Encourage Healthy Habits?
How can DC early childhood classrooms stay ready with CPR and AEDs?
06/05/2026Every day you care for little children. Being ready to use #CPR and an #AED can save a life. This short guide helps directors and providers in Washington, DC, understand what training, tools, and paperwork you need to keep your classroom safe. State requirements vary - check your state licensing age... How can DC early childhood classrooms stay ready with CPR and AEDs?
The Daycare Crash Drill: How Oklahoma Providers Can Prepare for Cars, Fire, and Sudden Building Emergencies
06/23/2026You work hard to keep kids safe every day. A car hitting a building, a sudden fire, or other building emergencies can happen fast. This article gives clear steps Oklahoma providers can use now. It focuses on three things: planning, supplies, and practice. State requirements vary - check your state l... The Daycare Crash Drill: How Oklahoma Providers Can Prepare for Cars, Fire, and Sudden Building Emergencies
How can early childhood programs be ready for emergencies?
05/18/2026Every day you care for little ones and keep them safe. Emergencies can happen anytime. Being ready helps you protect #children, support your #staff, and show families you are prepared. Why it matters: plans save time, reduce panic, and help everyone get back to normal faster. State requirements va... How can early childhood programs be ready for emergencies?
Daycare Storm Safety: When to Shelter, Close, or Evacuate
06/22/2026Storms can be scary and fast. As a daycare leader or provider you make choices that keep children safe and calm. This short guide helps you know when to shelter-in-place, close the program, or evacuate. It uses easy steps, quick checks, and links to helpful resources so your team can act with confid... Daycare Storm Safety: When to Shelter, Close, or Evacuate
