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Introducing H&H's Director's Bundle for Georgia Providers!
02/03/2022Looking for the next step in your childcare career in the state of Georgia? If you're aiming for program leadership, H&H's 40-Hour Director's Course and 10-Hour Basic Health and Safety provide the required foundation for prospective directors. Being a director in a child care center is not easy. D... Introducing H&H's Director's Bundle for Georgia Providers!
How could earning a CDA in Alabama help child care providers and open new opportunities?
05/20/2026Thinking about getting a #CDA in #Alabama? This article explains how the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential can help your #childcare program, boost your #career, and give you strong #training that families and employers trust. We'll cover what a CDA does, how to get one in Alabama, where... How could earning a CDA in Alabama help child care providers and open new opportunities?
How do Michigan child care providers earn and use a CDA credential?
05/25/2026If you work in early childhood in Michigan, this guide is for you. It explains, step by step, what a Child Development Associate (#CDA) is, how to earn it in #Michigan, and how it helps #providers advance with better #training and trusted #credentials. The tone is friendly and practical — like... How do Michigan child care providers earn and use a CDA credential?
Working Together for Children: Building Strong Family and Community Partnerships
12/30/2021Educators are not the sole source of education for young children; family and community play an important role in children’s growth and development. When providers understand the connections between family, community, and early childhood programs, they are better equipped to support children t... Working Together for Children: Building Strong Family and Community Partnerships
How Family Background Influences Babies’ and Children’s Development
06/30/2026Every child grows inside a family. The things families do and the things they have help shape how babies and young children learn, play, and feel. In this article you will learn what parts of a family’s background matter, why they matter, and what child care providers can do to help. This is f... How Family Background Influences Babies’ and Children’s Development
Daycare Teacher Certification Requirements in Wisconsin
05/05/2026Working as a daycare teacher in Wisconsin means meeting clear steps so children stay safe and your program stays legal. This short guide helps directors and providers check required paperwork, training, and records in simple, do-able steps. You will see what to do, where to find Wisconsin-approved ... Daycare Teacher Certification Requirements in Wisconsin
How can California providers turn “community” into stronger family partnerships?
06/22/2026From Pasadena to the playground, many California programs feel surrounded by neighbors, agencies, and families—but how do we turn that sense of #community into real, lasting family partnerships? In your #California program, partnering with #families builds strong #partnerships through thoughtf... How can California providers turn “community” into stronger family partnerships?
Is the Lost Art of Storytelling the Key to Building Language in Young Children?
07/15/2026Storytelling was once the daily heartbeat of early childhood settings—a shared experience where adults and children explored language, emotions, creativity, and imagination together. Today, busy schedules, increased screen use, and pressure to demonstrate measurable outcomes have caused many p... Is the Lost Art of Storytelling the Key to Building Language in Young Children?
How can everyday conversation in child care encourage early language development?
07/15/2026Everyday conversation is one of the most practical and affordable ways child care programs can strengthen early language and literacy development. Warm, responsive back-and-forth exchanges during diapering, meals, play, book sharing, and transitions expose children to new words while building listen... How can everyday conversation in child care encourage early language development?
How can we support early communication before children begin talking?
07/16/2026Young children communicate long before they begin using spoken words. Through eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, body movements, sounds, and changes in behavior, infants and toddlers share their needs, interests, and emotions with responsive adults. This article gives child care directors an... How can we support early communication before children begin talking?
