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Why Do Predictable Routines Reduce Challenging Behaviors?
07/17/2026Predictable daily routines are one of the simplest, most powerful tools a child care program can use to reduce challenging behavior and increase engagement. This article is written for directors and providers who need practical, evidence-informed steps you can use today. You'll find 1) why routine... Why Do Predictable Routines Reduce Challenging Behaviors?
Childcare Safety First
11/14/2022Safety, health, and nutrition in childcare are important concepts that influence providers' everyday day work with children. Each moment that providers spend with young children they must consider any and all safety risks. The most important role of childcare providers is to keep children safe at al... Childcare Safety First
How can child care programs handle drop-off, safety, and schedules during the 2026 World Cup in big cities?
06/11/2026Big events like the 2026 World Cup bring big crowds, traffic, and new questions for child care programs in host cities. This short guide gives clear steps you can use now to protect children, keep daily routines, and help families feel calm. You will see easy lists, quick checks, and links to helpfu... How can child care programs handle drop-off, safety, and schedules during the 2026 World Cup in big cities?
How Can Texas Child Care Providers Make Parking Lot Safety Real After the Boerne Preschool Crash?
06/23/2026On a winter afternoon in Boerne, Texas, cars crossed a fence and hit children and staff in a preschool play area. One teacher died, and several children and staff were hurt in the crash — a sharp reminder that the parking lot is part of your #safety plan. Read on for clear, practical steps you... How Can Texas Child Care Providers Make Parking Lot Safety Real After the Boerne Preschool Crash?
How can child care centers manage safety and reduce risk every day?
06/15/2026Keeping children safe is the most important job at a child care center. This article is for directors and providers who want clear, doable steps. You will find simple actions, checks, and ideas you can use right away. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Why does... How can child care centers manage safety and reduce risk every day?
CDA
02/08/2022What is a CDA? The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE), serving as a crucial professional benchmark and a formal stepping stone on the pathway to career advancement within the field. The CDA® is bas... CDA
Nevada Initial Training Requirements Building and Physical Premises Safety
01/04/2023What are Nevada's initial training requirements for Building and Physical Premises Safety? Nevada providers, complete your initial training requirement for Building and Physical Premises Safety. All childcare providers are required to complete 2 hours of training in Building and Physical Premises S... Nevada Initial Training Requirements Building and Physical Premises Safety
What Makes a Child Care Classroom Feel Safe, Even Before a Word Is Spoken?
07/21/2026A calm, well-tuned space can tell a child "you belong here" without a single sentence. If you want practical steps to make your room feel welcoming, predictable, and emotionally safe, start with a short deep-dive into intentional space design like Classroom Setup for Child Care and pair it with trau... What Makes a Child Care Classroom Feel Safe, Even Before a Word Is Spoken?
National Responders Day
10/21/2022What is National Responders Day and when is it observed? National Responders Day is observed in late October; Congress designated a day (commonly referenced as Oct. 28) to recognize the service of firefighters, police officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and 911 operators. Ch... National Responders Day
Developmental Progression
02/16/2023Supporting children's learning of number and operations, geometry, patterns, measurement, and data analysis is easier when educators use a clear developmental progression to plan learning experiences. Early math learning is observable and scaffoldable; this article explains how to identify progressi... Developmental Progression
