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How can child care programs control infections and keep kids healthy?
06/23/2026Keeping children safe from germs is part of your daily work. This article gives clear steps, easy routines, and short policies that centers and family child care homes can use right away. You will find practical checklists, cleaning tips, and notes on what to do during an outbreak. Use the links t... How can child care programs control infections and keep kids healthy?
What 'Invisible' Skills Do Children Learn During Cleanup Time?
07/21/2026Cleanup time is rarely just about putting toys away — it’s a rich, teachable moment where children practice sequence, teamwork, and self-regulation. If you want cleanup to be a predictable skill-building routine rather than a daily battle, consider pairing simple classroom strate... What 'Invisible' Skills Do Children Learn During Cleanup Time?
Shoo, Germs! Don’t Bother Me!
12/30/2021If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that infectious diseases are a real threat to not only our health but our daily lives as well. Keeping infants and toddlers healthy is one of the most important tasks programs oversee. Infectious disease control is imperative in maintaining a healthy a... Shoo, Germs! Don’t Bother Me!
Can the 45-Hour Growth and Development Course Transform Your Teaching Practice?
06/27/2025For Maryland #educators, what lies at the heart of effective teaching? Before one can plan a curriculum or manage a #classroom, a deep understanding of how children learn and grow is essential. ChildCareEd offers both an instructor-led 45 Hour Child Growth and Development course and an online 45-hou... Can the 45-Hour Growth and Development Course Transform Your Teaching Practice?
What are the basics of child growth and development?
05/26/2026Every day in your program you watch children learn and change. This article gives child care providers and directors a clear, kind, and practical guide to the basics of child growth and development. You will learn what typical steps look like, how to observe and document progress, when to use screen... What are the basics of child growth and development?
Child Growth and Development
01/13/2022Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (for example, crawling and walking). Children develop at their own pace, so it&rsqu... Child Growth and Development
Child Care Professional Development
02/02/2022Professional development for child care providers can be costly and time-intensive. Finding high-quality, relevant training at a reasonable price requires knowing where to look and how to document learning for registry or employer purposes. Two widely used ChildCareEd courses you can consider as sta... Child Care Professional Development
CDA Validation Visits
03/04/2022Spotlight on H&H Child Care Training Center’s CDA Professional Development Specialist: Heather Hollandsworth Educators earning their CDA Certification are required to complete a validation visit with a CDA PD Specialist. H&H Child Care Training Center not only offers the CDA course wo... CDA Validation Visits
How Do I Create an Effective Childcare Director Orientation and Training Plan?
06/08/2026Starting a new director or training a new leader can feel big. This article helps childcare providers and directors plan a clear, kind, and practical #orientation for new directors and leaders. You will learn simple steps to set goals, schedule training, track certificates, and coach new directors... How Do I Create an Effective Childcare Director Orientation and Training Plan?
How to Open a Home Daycare in Georgia
04/23/2026Opening a #home #daycare in #Georgia is exciting and doable with a clear plan. This guide helps child care providers and directors take each step, meet rules, and keep children safe. We use easy lists and links to trusted ChildCareEd resources so you can act with confidence. state requirements vary ... How to Open a Home Daycare in Georgia
