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How Can You Coach Teachers Through Classroom Challenges?
07/22/2026Struggling to turn a tough classroom day into a durable learning moment for staff? Many directors and lead teachers face the same dilemma: respond immediately to protect children, or pause to coach for long-term growth. If you want a practical roadmap that balances safety, timely correction, and a s... How Can You Coach Teachers Through Classroom Challenges?
More Money for Maryland Childcare Providers
08/04/2022Maryland is expanding support for child care providers with an additional $50 million in stabilization grants for programs that experienced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you plan to use grants for staff credentials or CDA training, ChildCareEd offers online courses such as CDA ... More Money for Maryland Childcare Providers
Maryland Child Care Scholarship Freeze: TCA, TANF, and SSI Exceptions Explained
05/04/2026Many child care directors are hearing about a federal review that paused some child care money. This article explains, in clear steps, what the Maryland situation means for your program and the families you serve. We focus on the most asked-about topics: who is affected, if TCA (Maryland’s ca... Maryland Child Care Scholarship Freeze: TCA, TANF, and SSI Exceptions Explained
Free Child Care Training: Courses, Certificates, and Career Support
06/16/2026Free or low-cost professional learning helps busy #providers grow skills, meet rules, and feel more confident. Good news: lots of free online courses, certificates, and funding options exist for people who work in child care. This article explains where to find them, how to use them, and how directo... Free Child Care Training: Courses, Certificates, and Career Support
Phonological Awareness
11/15/2022Phonological awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate the sound structures of language. Educators seeking targeted training can find relevant ChildCareEd courses such as A Guide to Effective Communication and Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act to support... Phonological Awareness
Boosting Language Through Play
04/02/2025How can play boost language development? Language development is foundational to literacy, socioemotional competence, and later academic attainment. Young children experience rapid lexical and syntactic growth that creates a critical window for intentional adult scaffolding; caregivers and educator... Boosting Language Through Play
How Culture Shapes a Child’s Holistic Development
06/08/2026Every child brings a story from home. That story includes food, songs, games, words, and ways of solving problems. In this article we explain, in simple steps, how #culture shapes a child’s growth. We also share practical ideas for child care providers and directors. The most important ideas h... How Culture Shapes a Child’s Holistic Development
The Power of International Sign Language in Early Childhood Education
02/28/2024Communication lies at the heart of human interaction, facilitating the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and information. For young children, communication development begins at birth and grows as they learn about the world. Early childhood educators shape that growth every day by using multiple ways ... The Power of International Sign Language in Early Childhood Education
How can child care providers support friendships and peer relationships?
07/16/2026Early childhood classrooms are important spaces for building connection, where children learn how to join play, share ideas, take turns, repair conflicts, and develop empathy. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, evidence-informed strategies for supporting friendships and... How can child care providers support friendships and peer relationships?
Infant and Toddler Trainings
12/21/2021What trainings and certifications help infant and toddler teachers provide high-quality care? Calling all Infant and Toddler teachers: the demands of caring for children from birth to 36 months require targeted knowledge in development, health and safety, and family partnership. Infants need predic... Infant and Toddler Trainings
