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What Should California Child Care Providers Watch For in Preschool Social Skills?
05/18/2026Preschool social skills can tell you a lot about how a child is learning to get along, calm down, and join play. This short guide helps California child care providers and directors spot important signs, teach clear skills, document concerns, and work with families. Keep it practical and kind &mdash... What Should California Child Care Providers Watch For in Preschool Social Skills?
How Can Providers Support Children Through Friendship Changes?
07/22/2026Friendship shifts—new classmates, falling outs, moving homes—are common but emotionally powerful events for young children. If you want practical, classroom-ready strategies that help children process loss, rebuild connections, and practice repair, start with targeted training like You&r... How Can Providers Support Children Through Friendship Changes?
How Can We Teach the Forgotten Skill of Being a Good Friend to Young Children?
07/21/2026What if we taught #friendship as deliberately as we teach letters and numbers? Too many early childhood programs treat friendship as a byproduct of play instead of a teachable skill — and that leaves children without the scripts and practice they need. If you want practical strategies ... How Can We Teach the Forgotten Skill of Being a Good Friend to Young Children?
How can learning environments support children's development?
06/01/2026Great learning spaces help your #learning goals for young #children and support their whole #development through safe routines, thoughtful layout, and lots of #play. This article gives easy steps you can use in your program today. State requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Why d... How can learning environments support children's development?
Understanding DCFS Rule 407 Appendix A for Toddler Classrooms
05/18/2026DCFS Rule 407 Appendix A tells centers what equipment and supplies they must have for infants and toddlers. This short guide helps directors and providers understand the rule and use it in a toddler classroom. Read the actual list in Section 407 Appendix A: Equipment for Infants and Toddlers and che... Understanding DCFS Rule 407 Appendix A for Toddler Classrooms
How Can You Refresh a Back-to-School Classroom for Under $100?
07/21/2026Ready for a high-impact, low-cost classroom refresh? A few strategic swaps, fresh labels, and a clearer layout can make your #classroom feel new without breaking the bank — and help children settle into routines faster. For practical, research-informed steps and sample room plans consider Clas... How Can You Refresh a Back-to-School Classroom for Under $100?
Tax-Free Shopping Dates: A State-by-State Guide
08/01/2024As the new school year approaches, families and child care professionals prepare to stock up on essential supplies. To reduce program and household expenses, many states establish limited sales-tax holidays that exempt qualifying purchases during a designated period. These events are an opportunity ... Tax-Free Shopping Dates: A State-by-State Guide
California ECE Workforce Registry: What Child Care Providers Need to Know
04/29/2026You're doing important work — the Registry helps show it. For more resources and training options, visit ChildCareEd's resources page at Safeguarding Young Lives: Resources. ChildCareEd also provides high-quality online professional development for early childhood educators internationally; ... California ECE Workforce Registry: What Child Care Providers Need to Know
Sign Up for First Aid and CPR Training with ChildCareEd: A Lifesaving Skill for the New School Year
07/30/2024What should child care professionals know before enrolling in First Aid and CPR training? As the new school year approaches, ensuring that teachers, childcare providers, and parents possess pediatric-specific lifesaving skills is essential. ChildCareEd offers the Pediatric Blended First Aid & C... Sign Up for First Aid and CPR Training with ChildCareEd: A Lifesaving Skill for the New School Year
How Can Oklahoma Providers Use Connection-Centered Care to Build Calm Classrooms and Stronger Relationships?
06/22/2026Oklahoma child care leaders and teachers want classrooms where kids feel safe, calm, and ready to learn. This article shows how a focus on strong adult-child #connection helps create a peaceful, predictable room — a true #calmclassroom. You’ll find practical steps you can try tomorrow,... How Can Oklahoma Providers Use Connection-Centered Care to Build Calm Classrooms and Stronger Relationships?
