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How Can Child Care Providers Support Infant Development?
08/31/2026Infants develop through relationships, movement, language, exploration, and responsive care—not through a rigid checklist. Strengthen your team’s understanding of milestones and age-appropriate experiences with CDA Infants/Toddlers: Stages of Development, a focused course that can help p... How Can Child Care Providers Support Infant Development?
What Makes Babies Stressed in Child Care? 7 Nursery Changes That Can Help
08/28/2026A baby who cries more, turns away, sleeps poorly, or becomes unusually tense may be communicating that the nursery feels overwhelming—not that the baby is “difficult.” Providers can reduce infant stress through thoughtful changes to space, routines, relationships, and communication... What Makes Babies Stressed in Child Care? 7 Nursery Changes That Can Help
How Can Day vs. Night Sorting Help Children Understand Time and Routine?
09/04/2026When children ask whether it is time for breakfast, outdoor play, or bed, they are building an understanding of sequence, predictability, and time. Day-versus-night sorting turns these abstract ideas into a concrete, playful investigation; for deeper support with predictable classroom practices, exp... How Can Day vs. Night Sorting Help Children Understand Time and Routine?
Mixed-Age Daycare Schedule: How to Plan a Day for Different Age Groups
08/12/2026A mixed-age classroom does not need a rigid, one-size-fits-all timetable to run well—it needs a dependable rhythm with room for individual care. The Every Moment Matters: Schedules and Transitions course can help you strengthen transition practices, design more responsive routines, and build a... Mixed-Age Daycare Schedule: How to Plan a Day for Different Age Groups
Save Lives With Skill: CPR Training
09/10/2024In an age where emergencies can strike without warning, the ability to respond effectively can mean the difference between life and death. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of the most critical skills anyone can learn, as it empowers ordinary individuals to take immediate action during ca... Save Lives With Skill: CPR Training
A Nutcracker’s Guide to Nutrition: Teaching Healthy Holiday Eating Habits
12/24/2024The holiday season is a time of celebration, filled with cherished traditions, family gatherings, and, of course, an abundance of delicious food. However, amidst the joy and festivities, ChildCareEd believes many individuals find themselves grappling with the challenge of maintaining #healthy-eating... A Nutcracker’s Guide to Nutrition: Teaching Healthy Holiday Eating Habits
How to Keep Training Records Ready for Inspections
06/23/2026Keeping training records ready for a licensing visit makes your day calmer and helps protect children. This short guide shows simple steps directors and providers can use right away with the ChildCareEd Admin Portal (Group Admin). You will get an easy setup plan, a quick weekly routine, and ways to ... How to Keep Training Records Ready for Inspections
How to Keep Training Certificates Easy to Access
06/25/2026Keeping staff #training records ready shouldn’t be a scramble. This guide helps directors and child care providers use the ChildCareEd Admin Portal (formerly Group Admin) to store, find, and print certificates quickly. You will get clear steps, a simple weekly routine, and tips to avoid common... How to Keep Training Certificates Easy to Access
Ohio Healthy Programs (OHP)
01/11/2024The Ohio Healthy Programs for child care facilities address the significant issue of childhood obesity, as highlighted by the CDC's 2018 report revealing that 1 in 5 children are affected. In Ohio, WIC data from the same year indicates that 14.6%-15.4% of 2-4 year olds were overweight, emphasizing t... Ohio Healthy Programs (OHP)
How Can Preschool Classrooms Strengthen Food Safety and Allergy Management?
09/14/2026Safe meals require more than careful cooking—they require coordinated routines, informed staff, and individualized plans for children with allergies. The Food Preparation and Nutrition course can help providers strengthen food handling, storage, and allergy-prevention practices while supportin... How Can Preschool Classrooms Strengthen Food Safety and Allergy Management?
