If you care for young children and want to work in a preschool or #daycare, this guide is for you. Becoming a #preschool #teacher is a meaningful job. You help children learn, grow, and feel safe every day. The path can look different depending on where you want to work. Some jobs need only a... How to Become a Preschool Teacher or Daycare Teacher: Requirements, Degrees, and Certification
Fever. Vomiting. Return to care. These are some of the toughest illness decisions child care programs make. This article helps North Dakota child care leaders write clear, family-friendly policies that explain when children should stay home, when they can come back, and how staff can respond with co... North Dakota Daycare Sick Policy: Fever, Vomiting, and Return-to-Care Rules
Introduction Transitions can feel like the hardest part of the day. Small changes—moving from play to #circletime, cleaning up toys, or lining up to go outside—often spark confusion, running, or tears. Good news: simple, practiced steps make those moments calm and predictable. Use clear... Transition Trouble? Can Easy Routines Help Circle Time, Cleanup, and Line-Up?
Introduction Setting simple #rules that young children can follow helps your day go smoother. When rules are short, visual, and taught with practice, children feel safe and ready to learn. This article is for child care providers and directors. It gives steps, ideas, and real tips you can use tomor... How can I set classroom rules preschoolers understand?
Introduction Daily health checks are a short, friendly look at each child when they arrive. You do not need to be a nurse—just a careful observer. A good check keeps kids safe, helps stop germs, and builds trust with families. These checks are part of making a healthy #health space for your p... How do I do daily health checks in child care and record what I find?
Many toddlers wake up grumpy, tearful, or hard to calm. This is common in child care. A big reason is sleep inertia. That is the groggy feeling many people have right after waking up. The CDC says sleep inertia is a short period after waking when mood, thinking, and performance can be lower than nor... Why Toddlers Wake Up Cranky: Understanding Sleep Inertia
Child Care Center Directors We understand the significance of ongoing professional development in the childcare industry. As you plan for a Professional Development day, consider the benefits of scheduling onsite training for your dedicated staff. At ChildCareEd, we offer a personalized and conveni... Onsite Trainings Available
Why Register for the Group Admin? Are you a director, child care provider, or administrator looking to assign professional development training for your staff? ChildCareEd’s Group Admin is your all-in-one staff training dashboard — designed to make managing, assigning, and tra... All About the Group Admin
The CDA, or Child Development Associate, is a well-known early childhood credential. Pearson VUE, which delivers the CDA exam, explains that the CDA is one of the most widely recognized credentials in early childhood education. The training requirement includes 120 clock hours of professional educat... Jump-Start Your Career With 120 Hour CDA Training Online in Georgia
The Council requires 120 clock hours of professional education in the CDA subject areas. ChildCareEd offers self-paced 120-hour CDA training options for Preschool, Infant/Toddler, and Birth to Five settings. Online training can help people move faster because it is flexible. Staff can study after w... Earn Your CDA Faster With 120 Hour Online Training in Texas