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How is California's TK expansion reshaping private preschool and family child care — and how can providers adapt?
06/17/2026California’s move to make Transitional Kindergarten (TK) available to all 4‑year‑olds is changing the early learning world. Many child care centers and family child care homes are seeing kids leave for free TK seats at public schools. This article explains what changed, what that means for... How is California's TK expansion reshaping private preschool and family child care — and how can providers adapt?
Becoming an Early Childhood Educator
07/12/2022So, you’re thinking about becoming an early childhood educator, but you don’t know where to begin. The first thing we should do is define preschool. Preschool is an early childhood education program for children between the ages of two and five. As a pre-kindergarten program, it focuses ... Becoming an Early Childhood Educator
Happy Massachusetts Day!
08/16/2022ChildCareEd Child Care Training wishes everyone an early Happy Massachusetts Day! This historic day recognizes Massachusetts as the second of the original thirteen colonies in New England to join the Union. To support educators and providers across the Commonwealth, ChildCareEd offers online CD... Happy Massachusetts Day!
How Do I Become a Pre-K Teacher?
07/03/2026Becoming a Pre-K teacher is a big, joyful step. You help young children learn to play, talk, and get ready for kindergarten. This guide is for child care providers and directors. It gives clear steps, checks, and links to useful courses and rules. Read the numbered steps and save the links. Rememb... How Do I Become a Pre-K Teacher?
How do I prepare my program for full-day, year-round 2-K: staffing, curriculum, and classroom setup? A guide for New York providers
06/12/2026Getting ready to run a full-day, year-round 2-K program takes planning, clear rules, and teamwork. This article helps directors and providers make a plan for #2K kids that covers #staffing, #curriculum, #classroom layout, and #inclusion. Read the short steps, pick a few to try this week, and remembe... How do I prepare my program for full-day, year-round 2-K: staffing, curriculum, and classroom setup? A guide for New York providers
How to Get CDA Training for Free in Nevada
05/14/2026Many child care directors and teachers want a #CDA but worry about cost. Good news: Nevada has free or low-cost paths to finish training, get help with fees, and earn certificates. This guide gives simple steps you can use today. State requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Why it m... How to Get CDA Training for Free in Nevada
How can preschool classrooms best support language development?
06/05/2026Young children learn language all day, every day. This article gives simple, practical steps that child care providers and directors can use in their classrooms. You will find short routines, read-aloud tips, ways to help dual language learners, and ideas for tracking progress. Use small changes t... How can preschool classrooms best support language development?
Childcare and the ADA
04/27/2023Almost all private child care providers — from family child care homes to center-based programs — are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Title III applies to private 'public accommodations' such as child care centers; Title II applies to government-run programs. To und... Childcare and the ADA
ADA Training Online in Texas: Requirements, Access, and Inclusion
06/15/2026Many child care directors and teachers want to do the right thing for children with disabilities. This short guide answers common questions about online ADA training for Texas programs. It explains rules, where to find trusted online courses, how training helps your daily routines, and common pitfal... ADA Training Online in Texas: Requirements, Access, and Inclusion
Columbia childcare providers take CDA training with ChildCareEd!
06/06/2023Why take the #CDA training with ChildCareEd Thinking about earning a Child Development Associate credential? ChildCareEd offers self‑paced, online options such as the CDA Preschool Credential and the CDA Family Child Care Credential. Both cover the CDA Council’s eight subject areas an... Columbia childcare providers take CDA training with ChildCareEd!
