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¿Enfermo o No Enfermo? Cómo Tomar Decisiones de Exclusión en Cuidado Infantil
07/16/2026Decidir si un niño debe permanecer en casa o ser recogido puede ser difícil, especialmente cuando el personal debe actuar rápidamente y comunicarse con las familias. Un proceso claro, coherente y basado en evidencia ayuda a reducir conflictos, limitar la propagación de en... ¿Enfermo o No Enfermo? Cómo Tomar Decisiones de Exclusión en Cuidado Infantil
How can Michigan child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning?
07/01/2026National Ice Cream Day is a sweet chance for your center to make summer fun, build skills, and bring families together. In this guide you’ll find easy steps, kid-friendly activities, and ways Michigan providers can use ChildCareEd resources to save time and money. Remember: state requirements ... How can Michigan child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning?
Fun Time Activities for Brain Power and the Senses
12/08/2023Fun Time Activities for Brain Power and the Senses This short collection reframes three hands-on activities with explicit learning goals, developmental scaffolds, and adaptations for diverse learners. For evidence-based background and activity scaffolds see ChildCareEd’s training Brain ... Fun Time Activities for Brain Power and the Senses
How can pumpkin science create meaningful, hands-on fall learning for preschool classrooms?
07/16/2026Autumn and pumpkins provide a familiar, affordable way to create rich, inquiry-based learning experiences that engage preschoolers’ senses, language, curiosity, and early #math skills. For additional multi-sensory games and brain-building activities that pair well with pumpkin investigations, ... How can pumpkin science create meaningful, hands-on fall learning for preschool classrooms?
How Can Simple Cooking Activities Teach Skills in North Dakota Child Care Programs?
07/10/2026Cooking with young children can be simple, safe, and full of learning. This article helps directors and providers in #NorthDakota plan quick, hands-on #cooking activities that teach math, language, science, motor, and social skills. You will find easy recipes, safety and CACFP tips, ways to include ... How Can Simple Cooking Activities Teach Skills in North Dakota Child Care Programs?
What creative activities work best for school-age daycare programs?
07/03/2026Working in a school-age daycare is busy and rewarding. This short guide gives easy, ready ideas you can use with your #schoolage group today. You will find quick activity types, simple planning tips, safety notes, and ways to show families what kids learned. These ideas come from practical resourc... What creative activities work best for school-age daycare programs?
What indoor activities work best for school-age children in daycare?
07/03/2026Indoor days are part of running a great #schoolage program. This short guide helps directors and providers pick easy, fun, and safe #indoor options that keep kids learning and moving. Why it matters: indoor play builds strength, focus, and social skills. It helps kids move their bodies, try new id... What indoor activities work best for school-age children in daycare?
Superhero Activities for Preschoolers: Play, Create, and Learn
06/16/2026Superhero themes are powerful tools for teachers and directors. They invite children to take roles, move their bodies, practice language, and solve problems while feeling brave. This short guide gives friendly, practical ideas you can use in your classroom this week. Why does superhero play... Superhero Activities for Preschoolers: Play, Create, and Learn
Healthy Tips for Back to School
08/25/2023How can child care providers prepare for a healthy school year? With the school year beginning, child care programs should verify each child's immunization record and confirm staff vaccination policies to reduce transmission risk in group care settings. This article outlines practical steps program... Healthy Tips for Back to School
How can Michigan child care providers protect children now that measles is back in 2026?
06/17/2026Measles is back in Michigan in 2026. Child care providers can help stop it. This short guide gives clear steps you can use today to protect #children in your care. Use simple routines, check records, and work with families and public health. This is about keeping kids #safe in #childcare with the po... How can Michigan child care providers protect children now that measles is back in 2026?
