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Toddler Classroom Management: Routines, Behavior, and Big Feelings
07/20/2026Toddler classrooms are full of movement, discovery, and big emotions—and the right routines can turn even the busiest moments into meaningful learning opportunities. ChildCareEd’s Developing Program Tranquility self-paced online course helps educators create calmer classroom enviro... Toddler Classroom Management: Routines, Behavior, and Big Feelings
Sleigh Stress-Free: How Childcare Educators Can Stay Cool During Holiday Chaos
12/24/2024The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but for childcare #educators, it can also bring a whirlwind of challenges. As #classrooms fill with excitement and festive activities, ChildCareEd believes the pressure to create a magical experience for children can lead to heightened #stress and... Sleigh Stress-Free: How Childcare Educators Can Stay Cool During Holiday Chaos
How Can Dramatic Play Be Used to Support Learning?
07/16/2026Dramatic play—also called pretend, sociodramatic, or role play—gives young children meaningful opportunities to explore identity, language, relationships, emotions, and the social rules they encounter in everyday life. This article gives child care providers and program directors practic... How Can Dramatic Play Be Used to Support Learning?
Preschool Curriculum for Educators to Choose
01/18/2023Types of Preschool Curriculum There are a variety of Preschool Curricula administrators and educators have to choose from but sometimes it can get a bit overwhelming and confusing when deciding which one is the best fit for your program. Let's take a look at Connect4Learning (C4L). Connect4Le... Preschool Curriculum for Educators to Choose
Elevate your career and future with CDA Credential in 2025
01/08/2025By 2025, the landscape of #early-childhood education is expected to evolve even further, with an increasing emphasis on professional credentials that ensure #educators are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to foster a nurturing learning environment. Among these credentials, the Child ... Elevate your career and future with CDA Credential in 2025
How can child care staff be trained to keep babies safe during sleep?
06/15/2026Nap time is a big job. This short guide helps directors and providers teach staff to protect sleeping babies. Training keeps staff calm, confident, and consistent. Use clear rules, practice with checklists, and talk kindly with families. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensi... How can child care staff be trained to keep babies safe during sleep?
How should sleep schedules for infants and toddlers work in North Dakota childcare programs?
05/25/2026Sleep is a big part of babies' days. This short guide helps directors and teachers plan fair, safe, and flexible nap and sleep schedules in North Dakota childcare programs. You will find simple steps for making a room rhythm, keeping sleep safe, helping children who won’t nap, and working well... How should sleep schedules for infants and toddlers work in North Dakota childcare programs?
How do infant teachers keep babies safe during sleep?
06/25/2026Why it matters: Sleep time is one of the most important parts of caring for babies. Each year too many infants die from sleep-related causes. Following clear rules helps keep babies breathing and alive. The CDC and AAP give steps we must follow to reduce risk; local training and checklists help sta... How do infant teachers keep babies safe during sleep?
Infant Safe Sleep Training: Understanding SIDS Prevention
07/13/2026Every child care leader knows that nap time is high-stakes: families trust you with their most vulnerable infants, and consistent practice saves lives. This article translates current evidence and practical program steps into tools you can use immediately to protect babies in care. 1. What ... Infant Safe Sleep Training: Understanding SIDS Prevention
Don’t Snooze on SIDS: Safe Sleep Tips for Infants That Every Caregiver Should Know
01/21/2025The neonatal period represents an interval of accelerated physiologic and neurologic maturation during which caregiving environments and routines exert measurable influence on an infant’s sleep regulation and cardiorespiratory stability. Although Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) has a multifact... Don’t Snooze on SIDS: Safe Sleep Tips for Infants That Every Caregiver Should Know
