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Phonological Awareness
11/15/2022Phonological awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate the sound structures of language. Educators seeking targeted training can find relevant ChildCareEd courses such as A Guide to Effective Communication and Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act to support... Phonological Awareness
Boosting Language Through Play
04/02/2025How can play boost language development? Language development is foundational to literacy, socioemotional competence, and later academic attainment. Young children experience rapid lexical and syntactic growth that creates a critical window for intentional adult scaffolding; caregivers and educator... Boosting Language Through Play
How Culture Shapes a Child’s Holistic Development
06/08/2026Every child brings a story from home. That story includes food, songs, games, words, and ways of solving problems. In this article we explain, in simple steps, how #culture shapes a child’s growth. We also share practical ideas for child care providers and directors. The most important ideas h... How Culture Shapes a Child’s Holistic Development
The Power of International Sign Language in Early Childhood Education
02/28/2024Communication lies at the heart of human interaction, facilitating the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and information. For young children, communication development begins at birth and grows as they learn about the world. Early childhood educators shape that growth every day by using multiple ways ... The Power of International Sign Language in Early Childhood Education
How can child care providers support friendships and peer relationships?
07/16/2026Early childhood classrooms are important spaces for building connection, where children learn how to join play, share ideas, take turns, repair conflicts, and develop empathy. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, evidence-informed strategies for supporting friendships and... How can child care providers support friendships and peer relationships?
Infant and Toddler Trainings
12/21/2021What trainings and certifications help infant and toddler teachers provide high-quality care? Calling all Infant and Toddler teachers: the demands of caring for children from birth to 36 months require targeted knowledge in development, health and safety, and family partnership. Infants need predic... Infant and Toddler Trainings
ChildCareEd Subscriptions FAQs
06/05/2022Program directors and administrators can streamline staff professional development by procuring group subscriptions through the ChildCareEd Admin Portal. Group subscriptions mitigate administrative burden, centralize compliance tracking, and facilitate coherent alignment between individualized staff... ChildCareEd Subscriptions FAQs
Online Staff Training for Child Care Centers: A Director’s Guide
05/29/2026Running a child care program is busy work. This guide shows simple, practical steps to manage your #staff #training online using ChildCareEd’s Group Admin (now called the Admin Portal). You will learn why it matters, how to set it up, how to keep proof for inspections, and ways to save money. ... Online Staff Training for Child Care Centers: A Director’s Guide
ChildCareEd Group Admin: Manage Courses, Staff, and Certificates
06/10/2026Running a child care program means juggling classrooms, families, and staff training. The ChildCareEd Group Admin (now called the Admin Portal) gives directors one dashboard to buy hours, assign courses, track progress, and download certificates. Use the Admin Portal and the Group Admin features to ... ChildCareEd Group Admin: Manage Courses, Staff, and Certificates
Preschool Curriculum
12/15/2022It can be overwhelming when it comes to choosing or implementing a preschool curriculum. Understanding the essential components helps educators choose and implement curriculum well. For hands-on, classroom-ready guidance, see our courses Curriculum Planning and DAP for Preschool, which focus on alig... Preschool Curriculum
