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Having a Heart-to-Heart
04/13/2021Communication in early childhood settings includes collaborating with colleagues, conferring with administrators and providers, exchanging information with parents and guardians, and building relationships with families. Communication combines language, tone, intent, and—when in person—b... Having a Heart-to-Heart
How Can I Bring the World Cup into a Multicultural Preschool Classroom in New York?
06/17/2026Many preschool classrooms in New York will feel the buzz of the World Cup — flags, songs, and family stories. You can use that excitement to teach kindness, geography, and pride without turning culture into a costume. This short guide gives practical, respectful activities you can start tomorr... How Can I Bring the World Cup into a Multicultural Preschool Classroom in New York?
How to Get a Daycare License in North Dakota
05/04/2026Thinking about opening a daycare in North Dakota? This short guide helps you take the right steps. It is written for child care providers and directors who want clear, practical help. This article focuses on #licensing, #safety, #training, #NorthDakota, and #ratios so you can find the most important... How to Get a Daycare License in North Dakota
In-Home Daycare Requirements in North Dakota
04/28/2026Thinking about opening an in-home daycare in North Dakota? This short guide helps you step by step. I write this for child care providers and directors who want clear facts, helpful links, and easy lists to follow. State requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Below you will find simp... In-Home Daycare Requirements in North Dakota
Starting an In-Home Daycare in Georgia: Requirements and Tips
05/28/2026Starting an in-home daycare feels exciting and a little scary. This guide helps you take it step by step. It is written for childcare providers and directors in plain language. You will learn the first steps, the training you need, how to childproof and pass inspections, and how to run the business ... Starting an In-Home Daycare in Georgia: Requirements and Tips
California Home Daycare Licensing Standards
06/18/2026Opening or running a home daycare in #California means following clear rules that keep children safe and your program legal. This short guide explains the big ideas you need as a provider or director: what the rules say, how to apply, what trainings and checks you must have, and simple daily systems... California Home Daycare Licensing Standards
Terrible Two's Can Be Terribly Fun!
07/04/2008The “terrible twos” can be a wonderfully active period of discovery, growing independence, and rapid development. Two-year-olds are expanding their language, testing physical abilities, expressing strong emotions, and learning how the world works through repetition and hands-on play. Thi... Terrible Two's Can Be Terribly Fun!
What Do Children's Questions Reveal About Their Development?
07/22/2026Why do every "why" and "how" matter in your classroom? Children’s questions are a direct window into their growing minds — revealing thinking strategies, emerging vocabulary, social priorities, and the kinds of problems they are ready to explore. If you want practical ways to tur... What Do Children's Questions Reveal About Their Development?
How can dress-up and pretend play support young children’s identity and self-expression?
07/15/2026Dress-up and dramatic play are far more than entertaining parts of the day—they provide powerful opportunities for children to explore their identities, express their ideas and emotions, experiment with social roles, and strengthen language and relationship skills. For child care providers and... How can dress-up and pretend play support young children’s identity and self-expression?
What sensory play ideas best support babies in child care?
07/16/2026Every baby arrives ready to explore the world through touch, sound, sight, movement, and other sensory experiences. This practical guide helps child care providers and directors design brief, intentional, and closely supervised sensory activities that support infants’ brain development, self-r... What sensory play ideas best support babies in child care?
