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How can we help children sleep better?
05/12/2026Good sleep helps children learn, behave, and stay healthy. This short guide gives practical, easy steps you can use in your center tomorrow. You will find simple routines, safe sleep rules, ways to calm nap wake-ups, and ideas for working with families. Why it matters: when your #children get rest... How can we help children sleep better?
Baby Sleep and Crying: Bedtime Tips and What to Expect
06/09/2026Bedtime and nap time can bring a lot of crying for little ones — and a lot of worry for staff. This short guide gives clear, kind steps child care providers and directors can use in group care to help babies settle, reduce #crying, and build healthy #sleep habits. Why do babies cry at bedti... Baby Sleep and Crying: Bedtime Tips and What to Expect
Get Ready for Summer!
09/23/2022How can programs get ready for summer? Summer provides a distinctive window for early childhood programs to combine recreation with intentional learning. Staff can structure safe outdoor experiences, prevent summer learning loss, and strengthen family relationships while protecting children’s... Get Ready for Summer!
How can we turn playtime into learning time in North Dakota child care?
07/06/2026Play is the best way young children learn. When you plan playful days, you help children grow skills for school and life. In this article, you will learn easy, step-by-step ideas for turning everyday #play into clear #learning for young #children in #NorthDakota, inside and #outdoor. Why it matters:... How can we turn playtime into learning time in North Dakota child care?
Candy Canes & Certifications: Building Skills in Early Childhood Education
12/16/2024This article delves into the multifaceted world of early childhood education, focusing on the vital skills children acquire during these early years. ChildCareEd's Bright Futures: Social-Emotional Development and Building Little Learners: Supervision & Early Literacy Skills courses illustrate ho... Candy Canes & Certifications: Building Skills in Early Childhood Education
Función Ejecutiva en Niños Pequeños: Cómo Apoyar Habilidades para la Vida
07/17/2026Los programas de cuidado infantil pueden fortalecer las habilidades de función ejecutiva mediante juegos y rutinas que inviten a los niños a recordar instrucciones, controlar impulsos, mantener la atención y adaptarse a los cambios. Actividades como Simón dice, juegos de ... Función Ejecutiva en Niños Pequeños: Cómo Apoyar Habilidades para la Vida
California Home Daycare Standards: What Providers Need to Know
07/08/2026Running a home daycare in #California means following clear rules so children stay safe and your program stays legal. This short guide helps child care providers and directors learn the important parts of a Family Child Care Home (FCCH) license. You will see steps to apply, the rules you must follow... California Home Daycare Standards: What Providers Need to Know
Daycare Training Hours in Illinois: How Many Do You Need?
06/15/2026Running a daycare in #Illinois means keeping kids safe and staff ready. This article explains how many training hours staff and directors need each year, what new hires must finish, how to track certificates, and how to avoid common mistakes. Why it matters: good training protects children, lowers r... Daycare Training Hours in Illinois: How Many Do You Need?
How do I open a licensed group child care home in North Dakota?
06/30/2026Opening a licensed group child care home in #NorthDakota can be exciting and a little scary. This short guide helps directors and providers with clear steps, checklists, and links you can use right away. It covers first steps, training and background checks, safety and inspections, and the busines... How do I open a licensed group child care home in North Dakota?
How to Become a Licensed Childcare Provider in California
05/11/2026Becoming a licensed childcare provider in #California can feel big, but you can do it step by step. This guide helps directors and providers know what to do, where to find training, and how to stay safe and legal. Read each section for clear steps, links to helpful resources, and short lists you can... How to Become a Licensed Childcare Provider in California
