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What Is Daycare and How Does It Work?
05/14/2026Daycare is a place where adults care for children while families work, learn, or rest. This short guide helps child care providers and directors understand what a #daycare does, how it runs, and the basic steps to keep it safe, legal, and kind. You will see quick lists, easy steps, and links to he... What Is Daycare and How Does It Work?
Daycare Licensing Help: What New Owners Need to Know
04/29/2026Opening a Daycare Starts With the Right Plan Opening a daycare or child care center can be a wonderful goal. You may want to help families, care for children, support your community, or build a strong child care business. But before you open your doors, you need to understand daycare licensing. L... Daycare Licensing Help: What New Owners Need to Know
CDA Scholarships in Virginia: Financial Aid for Early Childhood Educators
05/13/2026Getting a Child Development Associate (CDA) can help your career and the children you teach. This article explains where Virginia providers find money to pay for CDA fees, coursework, and help with the portfolio. It is written for child care providers and program directors who want clear, simple ste... CDA Scholarships in Virginia: Financial Aid for Early Childhood Educators
Hawaii Child Care Ratios and Group Sizes by Age: Home Daycare Guide
07/10/2026Running a licensed #homeDaycare in #Hawaii means knowing the right numbers so children stay safe and staff stay calm. This short guide helps family child care providers and directors learn the age-based #ratios and maximum #groupSize rules, plan daily staffing, and get inspection-ready. We link to h... Hawaii Child Care Ratios and Group Sizes by Age: Home Daycare Guide
What are the child care credentialing levels in Oklahoma?
07/02/2026Working in early care in Oklahoma means you will see names like Stars, OPDL, CDA, and Director’s Credential. This short guide explains what those names mean and how they fit together. It is written for child care providers and directors in a friendly, practical way. Why it matters: good creden... What are the child care credentialing levels in Oklahoma?
How can earning a CDA in Michigan benefit child care providers and create new opportunities?
05/19/2026Many Michigan child care staff ask: is earning a #CDA worth the time and effort? This short article answers that question. You will learn why the CDA matters, how it helps your #career, the steps to get it in #Michigan, and ways to avoid common mistakes. We point you to helpful courses and tools f... How can earning a CDA in Michigan benefit child care providers and create new opportunities?
Mother's Day Weekend Activities
05/19/2023This archived newsletter highlights Mother's Day activities that are practical for child care settings and family child care homes. The guidance below is written for child care professionals planning meaningful, developmentally appropriate keepsake crafts and classroom experiences. In this issue we ... Mother's Day Weekend Activities
How can child care providers consistently implement safe sleep practices for infants and toddlers?
07/15/2026Safe sleep is one of the most important responsibilities child care professionals carry. This article provides practical, evidence-based steps for protecting infants and toddlers during naps and other sleep periods in care. It explains how providers can create safe crib environments, use appropriate... How can child care providers consistently implement safe sleep practices for infants and toddlers?
How can Safe Sleep Training help childcare providers keep babies safe?
06/10/2026Keeping babies safe during naps and sleep is one of the most important jobs in child care. This short guide explains how Safe Sleep Training helps your team follow rules that protect infants. You will find clear steps, helpful course links, and practical tips you can use today. The five most impor... How can Safe Sleep Training help childcare providers keep babies safe?
International Day of Non-Violence
10/07/2022What is the International Day of Non-Violence and why does it matter for child care? The International Day of Non-Violence is both a commemorative date and a practical prompt for early childhood programs to reflect on daily practices that promote peaceful conflict resolution, empathy, and r... International Day of Non-Violence
