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Child Care Resource Center in Virginia: What Is It and How Can It Help?
05/05/2026Child care providers and directors often ask: what is a Child Care Resource Center and can it really help my program? A Child Care Resource Center in #Virginia is a local place (sometimes a phone line or website) that gives practical help to #providers and #families. These centers share facts about ... Child Care Resource Center in Virginia: What Is It and How Can It Help?
How Can We Encourage Good Behavior in the Classroom?
06/04/2026Good behavior helps every child learn and feel safe. This article gives easy, practical ideas for child care providers and directors. You will find steps you can try tomorrow, quick lists to share with staff, and links to helpful resources. We use simple words so everyone can use these ideas right... How Can We Encourage Good Behavior in the Classroom?
What are fun, practical school-age daycare activity ideas for teachers?
07/03/2026Working with big kids is fun — and busy. This short guide gives clear, ready ideas you can use today in your #schoolage program. You will find simple stations, a sample weekly flow, ways to include movement and STEAM, tips to adapt for mixed ages and abilities, and quick ways to share wins w... What are fun, practical school-age daycare activity ideas for teachers?
Literacy Instruction
04/13/2023The goal of emergent literacy instruction in preschool is not to teach children to read connected text (sentences) or even whole words. The objective is to teach the fundamentals that will provide children with the foundation they need to become proficient readers in subsequent grades. Print knowled... Literacy Instruction
How can preschoolers make their own comics to boost storytelling and drawing skills?
07/15/2026Young children naturally enjoy creating sequences—a smiling face, a tumbling block, or a silly sound that makes their friends laugh. Turning these moments into a simple #comic allows #preschoolers to create short, shareable stories while strengthening language, sequencing, imagination, social ... How can preschoolers make their own comics to boost storytelling and drawing skills?
Good Friday in the Classroom: A Kind Approach for Early Learners
02/23/2026Good Friday can feel like a “big” topic but in early childhood, it can be gentle, calm, and caring. In many Christian families, Good Friday is a day of remembrance. In childcare settings (especially mixed-faith programs), the kind approach is to focus on values kids understand: love, kin... Good Friday in the Classroom: A Kind Approach for Early Learners
How Can Minnesota Childcare Providers Plan a Week of Activities for Mixed-Age Groups?
06/04/2026Planning a clear, kind week of activities for a mixed-age group can feel big — but you can do it step by step. This short guide is for Minnesota #providers who run programs with toddlers and preschoolers. It shows simple ways to design a weekly plan, set up centers, keep everyone safe, and inc... How Can Minnesota Childcare Providers Plan a Week of Activities for Mixed-Age Groups?
May Basket Day
09/23/2022May Basket Day celebrates giving small cones or baskets of flowers, notes, or treats to neighbors and friends. This article explains the tradition and gives child care providers step-by-step, developmentally appropriate ways to bring May baskets into classrooms. For practical training that pairs wel... May Basket Day
How Many Kids Can You Watch Without a License in Virginia?
06/23/2026Many providers ask one clear question: how many children can I watch in Virginia before I need a formal license? The short answer: it depends on the type of care and how often you care for children. Occasional babysitting for neighbors is different from running a regular paid home program. In Virgin... How Many Kids Can You Watch Without a License in Virginia?
Daycare Center Requirements in Virginia
04/28/2026This short guide helps directors and providers understand the main rules to run a daycare in #Virginia. It is written for people who lead programs and want clear steps. Read the numbered lists and links, and remember state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. What are the basic ... Daycare Center Requirements in Virginia
