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Why Does Outdoor Learning for Toddlers and Preschoolers Matter?
03/16/2026Introduction Outdoor learning helps our youngest children move, think, and feel calm. This article is for child care providers and directors who want simple, practical ideas. You will find why outdoor #learning matters, how to keep children safe, easy activities to try, and how to involve families ... Why Does Outdoor Learning for Toddlers and Preschoolers Matter?
How can I create a nurturing infant environment in my childcare program?
06/02/2026Creating a warm, calm space for little ones helps them grow, learn, and feel safe. This guide gives child care providers clear, simple steps to design a room and a routine that supports #infants with #nurturing care, strong #safety habits, secure #attachment relationships, and gentle #sensory play... How can I create a nurturing infant environment in my childcare program?
What Should We Do When a Child in New York Daycare Arrives Exhausted Every Day?
05/26/2026Many of you have seen this: a child arrives at your program each morning looking wiped out. You worry about safety, learning, and whether the child is getting the sleep they need. This short guide helps New York child care providers and directors notice the signs, act kindly at drop-off, work with f... What Should We Do When a Child in New York Daycare Arrives Exhausted Every Day?
How Can We Teach Self-Regulation Skills to Preschoolers?
06/17/2026Self-regulation means helping children stop, think, and choose what to do next. Preschool teachers and directors teach these skills every day. In this article you will get clear ideas you can use in your #classroom right away. We explain what self-regulation is, why it matters, simple routin... How Can We Teach Self-Regulation Skills to Preschoolers?
How can North Dakota child care programs protect young skin with simple sun-safety routines?
06/24/2026Young children love being outside. They run, climb, and explore. That is great for learning and health. But the sun can hurt their skin. This article helps directors and providers build easy, everyday routines to keep kids safe from the sun in North Dakota. You will find practical steps, sample rout... How can North Dakota child care programs protect young skin with simple sun-safety routines?
Professional Development & Teddy Bear Activities
10/14/2022ChildCareEd offers a selection of 2- and 3-hour online professional development classes designed to strengthen inclusion and classroom practice. Consider taking DAP for Preschool to align your curriculum with developmentally appropriate practice, or Classroom Positivity to build social-emotional sup... Professional Development & Teddy Bear Activities
Healthy Cooking for Picky Kids
07/04/2008Picky eating is one of the most common challenges child care providers face, but healthy cooking activities can make unfamiliar foods feel more approachable and enjoyable. This article explores practical ways to prepare nutritious, child-friendly meals and involve children in safe classroom cooking ... Healthy Cooking for Picky Kids
How can New York preschool programs safely handle aggressive behavior?
05/25/2026Aggressive moments—hitting, biting, pushing—can feel scary for staff, children, and families. You are not alone. This article gives clear, kind steps you can use right away and over time in your #preschoolers room. It is written for directors and child care providers who want practical, ... How can New York preschool programs safely handle aggressive behavior?
How Can Child Care Programs Best Prepare Little Ones for the Kindergarten Transition?
07/15/2026Starting kindergarten is an exciting and meaningful milestone for children and families, but the transition can also bring uncertainty and stress. This article provides child care providers and directors with practical, research-informed strategies for making the move to kindergarten calmer, kinder,... How Can Child Care Programs Best Prepare Little Ones for the Kindergarten Transition?
Did Washington’s Infant and Early Childhood Conference Put Inclusion and Family Partnerships in Focus?
06/10/2026The short answer is: yes. The Washington Infant and Early Childhood conference put a clear spotlight on #inclusion and strong #families #partnerships in early care. Speakers and workshops showed practical ideas for infant-toddler care, ways to welcome every child, and steps to bring families into ... Did Washington’s Infant and Early Childhood Conference Put Inclusion and Family Partnerships in Focus?
