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How can I support a high-quality mixed-age after-school program?
07/16/2026Supporting a high-quality mixed-age after-school program requires intentional planning so children at different developmental levels can learn, play, and build relationships successfully together. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, evidence-informed strategies for organ... How can I support a high-quality mixed-age after-school program?
Summer Training: Prepare for the School Year in Texas
07/27/2022Texas child care providers, complete required trainings before the school year to remain inspection-ready. ChildCareEd offers state-focused online options such as 24-Hour Texas Pre-Service Training and the Texas Director Credential, both designed to produce documentation you can save for TECPDS and ... Summer Training: Prepare for the School Year in Texas
Texas child care providers
12/01/2021Texas child care providers: are you looking for a convenient, verifiable way to meet annual training requirements? H&H Child Care Training Center offers online courses across the Core Competencies. Two courses available now are Theories on How I Grow (Child Growth & Development) and Preschoo... Texas child care providers
What's new for child care in Oklahoma and what should providers do?
05/11/2026Child care in Oklahoma is changing fast. This article explains the biggest news, what it means for families and programs, and practical steps you can take. You will find links to helpful resources and to ChildCareEd training and bundles you can use right now. Remember: state requirements vary - chec... What's new for child care in Oklahoma and what should providers do?
The Vital Role of the CDA Credential for Virginia's Early Childhood Educators
05/23/2024In the critical field of early childhood education, Virginia's educators play a pivotal role in shaping young learners' foundations. Early childhood professionals need knowledge, skills, and recognized credentials to provide high-quality care and instruction. One practical credential is the Child De... The Vital Role of the CDA Credential for Virginia's Early Childhood Educators
What Is a CDA? Take the Next Step in Your Early Childhood Career
07/03/2023What Is A CDA? The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ is a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates an early childhood educator’s knowledge, skills, and commitment to providing quality care. ChildCareEd’s free, self-paced CDA Introduction and CDA Preschoo... What Is a CDA? Take the Next Step in Your Early Childhood Career
Planning Summer Fun: Texas Child Care Providers
06/22/2022As a Texas child care provider, you need summer activities that are developmentally appropriate, safe in hot weather, and feasible for your staffing and licensing environment. This article answers practical planning questions and links to ChildCareEd training that can help your program meet safety e... Planning Summer Fun: Texas Child Care Providers
Free Vocabulary Kit for your Classroom!
05/30/2023Child care professionals: claim a free Stop, Read, Go Vocabulary Kit after completing short, practical ChildCareEd trainings such as Classroom Tools for Emergent Literacy and Building Vocabulary. These courses focus on intentional vocabulary instruction, interactive read-aloud techniques, and embedd... Free Vocabulary Kit for your Classroom!
How can we help children identify and express emotions in child care?
07/16/2026Helping young children identify and express emotions is one of the most valuable skills child care providers can teach. This article gives providers and directors practical, classroom-ready strategies for building emotional vocabulary, recognizing children’s verbal and nonverbal cues, validati... How can we help children identify and express emotions in child care?
What are the best practices for running a child care center?
06/15/2026Running a child care center is a big job. This friendly guide helps directors and administrators use clear steps to run a safe, caring, and well-run program. It covers team building, health and safety, budgets, family partnerships, and quick tools you can use today. This article highlights #admini... What are the best practices for running a child care center?
