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Preschool Team-Building Activities for Better Communication and Friendship
08/10/2026When preschoolers struggle to enter play, share materials, or solve disagreements, intentional team-building can turn those difficult moments into meaningful practice. Explore these developmentally appropriate activities and consider Supporting Social Learning: Creating Classrooms that Care to deepe... Preschool Team-Building Activities for Better Communication and Friendship
Daycare Team-Building Activities That Encourage Cooperation
08/10/2026When children practice cooperation through playful, purposeful challenges, everyday routines can become calmer and more connected. This guide offers practical activities for providers and directors, while TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More gives staff additional tools for active listening, commun... Daycare Team-Building Activities That Encourage Cooperation
Online CDA Classes: A Flexible Path Toward Your CDA Credential
08/10/2026Balancing classroom responsibilities, family commitments, and professional development can make traditional training difficult. ChildCareEd’s CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review offers a flexible, self-paced way to complete 120 hours of formal early childhood education training whil... Online CDA Classes: A Flexible Path Toward Your CDA Credential
Daycare Ratios by Age: Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Requirements Explained
08/10/2026Getting age-based staffing right protects children and gives educators the capacity to respond, teach, and build relationships. Explore A Watchful Eye: Supervision in Early Childhood to strengthen practical supervision skills across infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age settings while earning a... Daycare Ratios by Age: Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Requirements Explained
MSDE Basic Health and Safety Training: Requirements, Topics, and How to Get Started
08/10/2026Are you confident that every adult in your Maryland child care program understands the health and safety practices required by MSDE? This guide clarifies who must complete the training, what the curriculum covers, how to document completion, and which related credentials may still be separate. If yo... MSDE Basic Health and Safety Training: Requirements, Topics, and How to Get Started
From CDA Class to Credential: How the CDA Process Works
08/10/2026Completing a CDA class is a meaningful beginning, but a training certificate is not the same as the official CDA Credential. If you want a structured way to earn the required education hours while developing your portfolio, explore ChildCareEd’s CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review; ... From CDA Class to Credential: How the CDA Process Works
Making Childcare More Accessible And Affordable For a Broader Range of Families
01/16/2024How can Texas providers use CCS information to increase enrollment? Sharing information about financial assistance programs with child care families can have a positive impact on increasing child care provider enrollment. Consider linking families to information about how your program meets Texas l... Making Childcare More Accessible And Affordable For a Broader Range of Families
How To Prevent Child Injury Using The Course Of 1,2,3 Eyes On Me
08/08/2023Child Safety As #parents and #caregivers, ensuring the safety and well-being of our children is our utmost priority. One area where we can make a significant impact is in #child_injury_prevention. To address this crucial concern, ChildCareEd has developed 1,2,3, Eyes on Me: Classroom Safety and Suc... How To Prevent Child Injury Using The Course Of 1,2,3 Eyes On Me
Language and Literacy Preschool Curriculum
01/19/2023Types of Preschool Curriculum There are a variety of preschool curricula administrators and educators have to choose from; selecting the right one for your program can feel overwhelming. Let's take a look at Open the World of Learning (OWL) and how it specifically supports language and literacy dev... Language and Literacy Preschool Curriculum
Thinking about a career in teaching or working with children in a child care setting?
08/01/2012Are you considering a career teaching or working with children in Maryland child care? This article summarizes Maryland training and certification paths for new and experienced child care staff. It also lists ChildCareEd courses that commonly support those steps. Start with our 45-Hour Growth and De... Thinking about a career in teaching or working with children in a child care setting?
