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Eid al-Fitr Classroom Activities: Easy Ideas for Child Care and Preschool
02/20/2026Eid al-Fitr can be a meaningful time for many families. In child care and preschool, you can honor it in a way that is simple, kind, and inclusive—without putting any child or family on the spot. This guide shares easy classroom activities, plus tips to keep planning safe and respectful. #Eid ... Eid al-Fitr Classroom Activities: Easy Ideas for Child Care and Preschool
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Child Care: A Simple Guide for Teachers
02/20/2026Eid al-Fitr can be a joyful time for many families. In child care, you can honor it in a way that is simple, respectful, and inclusive—without putting any family on the spot. This guide gives easy ideas for teachers, plus classroom tips that support all children. #Eid #inclusion #childcare ... Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Child Care: A Simple Guide for Teachers
Emotions for Kids: Fun Activities to Teach Feelings and Self-Control
02/20/2026Kids have big feelings. They can feel happy, scared, excited, or angry sometimes all in the same day. The good news is that children can learn what feelings are, how to talk about them, and how to calm their bodies. This guide shares simple, fun activities you can use at home or in child care to tea... Emotions for Kids: Fun Activities to Teach Feelings and Self-Control
Potty Training Around the World: Readiness Signs, Ages, and Cultural Differences
02/20/2026Potty training can look very different from one family to another. In some places, families start early. In other places, families wait until children are older and show clear signs they are ready. In child care, this can be confusing but it does not have to be stressful. This guide will help you fo... Potty Training Around the World: Readiness Signs, Ages, and Cultural Differences
California Child Care Certificate Renewals: What to Renew and When
02/20/2026Child care in California moves fast and it’s easy to miss a renewal date when you’re busy with children, families, and staff schedules. The good news: if you set up a simple system, you can keep your program ready for licensing visits and protect children every day. This guide explains t... California Child Care Certificate Renewals: What to Renew and When
Texas CCS Inclusion Assistance Rate: How to Request It
02/20/2026If you serve families who use Texas Child Care Services (CCS), you may hear this question: “Can we get extra help for my child’s disability?” The good news is that Texas has an Inclusion Assistance Rate that can help programs support children who need extra adult help in care. This... Texas CCS Inclusion Assistance Rate: How to Request It
Georgia Child Care Grants: Where to Look and What to Prepare Before You Apply
02/20/2026Want to apply for #Georgia child care #grants without the last-minute scramble? Start here. This guide shows you where to find DECAL grant opportunities, what documents to collect, and how to get your program ready before you apply. You’ll also find helpful ChildCareEd resources to keep you or... Georgia Child Care Grants: Where to Look and What to Prepare Before You Apply
Illinois Day Care Centers: DCFS Rule 407 Updates Explained
02/20/2026fIllinois DCFS Rule 407 is the main set of licensing standards for day care centers. In 2025, DCFS shared proposed updates to Rule 407 and also adopted specific amendments related to director and teacher qualifications. These updates matter because they can change what you must do for #training, sta... Illinois Day Care Centers: DCFS Rule 407 Updates Explained
Free CDA for those who already have their 90-hours
07/05/2023This funding opportunity is no longer available. Check out our grants page for additional funding opportunities. Are you a Maryland childcare provider who has already obtained your 90hrs and would like to obtain a CDA? Did you know if you have your 90 hours you only need to complete an additional... Free CDA for those who already have their 90-hours
Free CDA Credential including 120 hours of training
07/05/2023This funding opportunity is no longer available. Check out our grants page for additional funding opportunities. Are you looking to become a qualified #childcare_provider? How about doing it for free? ChildCareEd can help! ChildCareEd is proud to partner with Maryland Family Network (MFN), the&n... Free CDA Credential including 120 hours of training
