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Air Quality and Outdoor Play: Guidance for Schools and Child Care Programs
07/20/2026Outdoor play supports children’s health and development, but poor air quality and unsafe weather conditions can make normal activities risky. ChildCareEd’s Preventative Health and Safety training helps child care professionals recognize indoor and outdoor safety concerns, strengthen acti... Air Quality and Outdoor Play: Guidance for Schools and Child Care Programs
How Child Care Programs Can Keep Children Safe During Extreme Weather
07/20/2026Extreme weather can develop quickly, making preparation essential for every child care program. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced Emergency and Disaster Preparedness course helps educators strengthen emergency procedures and prepare staff to respond safely. Programs can also use the free Emer... How Child Care Programs Can Keep Children Safe During Extreme Weather
How to Plan Safe Outdoor Activities During Hot Weather and Poor Air Quality
07/20/2026Hot weather and poor air quality can quickly turn outdoor play into a health and safety concern. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced Family Child Care: Building, Premises, and Outdoor Safety course helps educators recognize outdoor hazards, strengthen active supervision, and make safer decisions ... How to Plan Safe Outdoor Activities During Hot Weather and Poor Air Quality
Preschool Social Science Activities: Community, Culture, and Family
07/20/2026Preschoolers begin learning about the world by exploring the people, traditions, families, and communities around them. ChildCareEd’s Families, Communities, and Classrooms: Working Together for Children self-paced online course helps educators recognize diverse family characteristics, build me... Preschool Social Science Activities: Community, Culture, and Family
Cultural Influences on Child Development: Examples for Families
05/28/2026Children bring home ways of talking, playing, eating, and caring into your program. When we notice those ways, children feel safer and learn better. This article helps child care providers and directors see clear examples families bring, why it matters, and practical steps you can use right away. Y... Cultural Influences on Child Development: Examples for Families
How does ChildCareEd support family childcare providers in small North Dakota towns?
05/21/2026Small-town family child care providers do big work. ChildCareEd helps by giving clear, low-cost training, easy-to-save certificates, help finding money, and local resources that make daily work easier. This article explains practical steps you can use this week. It is written for directors and home ... How does ChildCareEd support family childcare providers in small North Dakota towns?
Free CDA Certification Online: Scholarships, Grants, and Training Options
05/18/2026Many of us who run or work in child care want to earn the #CDA to grow our skills and improve quality. Good news: you can find free or low-cost online options, strong scholarship programs, and training help. This article will explain how to find funding, what steps you and your staff must take, and ... Free CDA Certification Online: Scholarships, Grants, and Training Options
How to Track Child Care Training Certificates Online
06/12/2026Running a child care program means keeping many training records ready. This short guide shows how to set up ChildCareEd’s Admin Portal (formerly Group Admin), enroll staff, download certificates, and keep records tidy. The steps are simple and practical for directors and program leaders. stat... How to Track Child Care Training Certificates Online
How can child care programs protect children’s privacy in documentation?
07/17/2026Protecting children’s privacy in documentation is both an ethical duty and a practical necessity for every #childcare program. Accurate records support health, learning, and safety—yet those same records can expose personal details if handled poorly. This article explains what to keep,... How can child care programs protect children’s privacy in documentation?
How can we encourage curiosity instead of simply giving answers?
07/17/2026Curiosity is the engine of learning. For child care leaders and #educators, the challenge is shifting from being the answer source to being the guide who helps young learners ask better questions and test ideas. This article offers practical, research-informed moves you can use tomorrow: quick tea... How can we encourage curiosity instead of simply giving answers?
