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How should I prepare my classroom for cold and flu season beyond cleaning?
07/17/2026Cold and flu season challenges child care programs every year. Beyond routine cleaning, effective prevention is a layered, practical plan that combines air quality, daily routines, family communication, vaccination promotion, and smart policies so your #classroom stays open and children stay healt... How should I prepare my classroom for cold and flu season beyond cleaning?
How can we help children learn to wait, take turns, and manage frustration?
07/17/2026Helping young children practice waiting, taking turns, and managing frustration is one of the highest‑leverage things you and your team can teach. Short, consistent moments of teaching — scripts, visuals, timers, and role play — produce big social returns: calmer transitions, more coop... How can we help children learn to wait, take turns, and manage frustration?
How do we build trust with families from day one?
07/17/2026Building trust with families starts the first time a parent crosses your threshold. This article gives practical, classroom-ready steps for directors and providers to create calm drop-offs, steady communication routines, and an organizational culture that supports lasting #trust. It highlights qui... How do we build trust with families from day one?
How can the first 30 minutes set your classroom up for a successful day?
07/17/2026The #first30minutes set the tone for the whole day. For child care directors and classroom teams, the arrival window is a predictable, high-impact opportunity to build safety, connection, and instructional time. This article gives a practical, research- and practice-informed plan you can use immed... How can the first 30 minutes set your classroom up for a successful day?
Can Redirection Replace Punishment in Early Childhood Settings?
07/17/2026Working in early childhood programs means you meet strong feelings, quick impulses, and testing limits daily. This article explains how using redirection instead of punishment preserves relationships, teaches skills, and keeps your #children and staff safer and calmer. It mixes practical scripts, ... Can Redirection Replace Punishment in Early Childhood Settings?
Trabajos en daycare para adolescentes
05/19/2026Muchos directores preguntan: ¿puede un joven de 17 años formar parte del equipo de una guardería? Este artículo responde esa pregunta y da pasos claros que puede usar al contratar o supervisar adolescentes. También explica por qué es importante para la segur... Trabajos en daycare para adolescentes
Daycare Jobs for Teens: Can 17-Year-Olds Work in Child Care?
05/19/2026Many directors ask: can a 17-year-old join the #work team in a daycare? This short article answers that question and gives clear steps you can use when hiring or supervising teens. It also explains why it matters for safety, licensing, and building a strong staff. Note: state requirements vary - ch... Daycare Jobs for Teens: Can 17-Year-Olds Work in Child Care?
Cómo gestionar la capacitación del personal sin hojas de cálculo
06/12/2026Muchos directores se sienten abrumados por hojas de cálculo, archivos en papel y solicitudes de última hora para licencias. Puedes salir de ese ciclo. Este artículo muestra pasos sencillos para gestionar la #formación del personal sin hojas de cálculo usando el #... Cómo gestionar la capacitación del personal sin hojas de cálculo
Cómo los directores de daycare pueden ahorrar tiempo con ChildCareEd Group Admin
06/09/2026Dirigir un programa de cuidado infantil significa mantener muchas cosas en marcha. El Group Admin de ChildCareEd (ahora llamado Admin Portal) puede ayudarte a ahorrar horas cada semana para que te concentres en los niños y las familias. Esta guía explica cómo funciona Group Admi... Cómo los directores de daycare pueden ahorrar tiempo con ChildCareEd Group Admin
How Daycare Directors Can Save Time with ChildCareEd Group Admin
06/09/2026Running a child care program means a lot of plates spinning at once. ChildCareEd's Group Admin (now called the Admin Portal) can help you save hours each week so you can focus on kids and families. This short guide explains how Group Admin works, step-by-step ways to use it, common mistakes to avoid... How Daycare Directors Can Save Time with ChildCareEd Group Admin
