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How can directors support staff professional development goals so they actually change practice?
07/22/2026Are your staff development plans collecting dust or actually improving classroom practice? Directors who design short, measurable staff goals and pair them with job-embedded support see faster change in teacher behavior, stronger child outcomes, and better staff retention. Get started by rev... How can directors support staff professional development goals so they actually change practice?
What Is Child Care Leadership Training and How Can It Help My Program?
06/10/2026Every day you juggle children, families, staff, and paperwork. Good leadership training gives you simple tools to lead with calm and confidence. This short guide is for child care directors and providers who want clear, practical steps. You will find ideas you can use right away, links to helpful tr... What Is Child Care Leadership Training and How Can It Help My Program?
Celebrate Juneteenth!
06/09/2022What is Juneteenth and why should early childhood educators teach it? Juneteenth commemorates the end of chattel slavery for people held in Texas and, by extension, the incomplete realization of emancipation across the former Confederacy. For early childhood educators, Juneteenth is a moment to cen... Celebrate Juneteenth!
Alergias Alimentarias en Cuidado Infantil: Cómo Mantener a los Niños Seguros
07/16/2026Los programas de cuidado infantil pueden gestionar las alergias alimentarias de manera eficaz mediante planes individuales, comunicación constante con las familias y procedimientos claros para prevenir la exposición. El personal debe conocer los alérgenos de cada niño, le... Alergias Alimentarias en Cuidado Infantil: Cómo Mantener a los Niños Seguros
How can childcare programs celebrate the harvest season in ways that are inclusive, safe, and sensory-rich?
07/16/2026The harvest season offers a natural opportunity to combine outdoor exploration, cultural learning, sensory discovery, and hands-on play. Child care providers and directors can create meaningful seasonal experiences by inviting children to examine leaves, pumpkins, seeds, grains, fruits, and other na... How can childcare programs celebrate the harvest season in ways that are inclusive, safe, and sensory-rich?
How can I create classroom traditions that children remember for years?
07/17/2026Classroom traditions are predictable, emotionally rich routines that become part of a child’s identity and the culture of your program. For child care providers and directors, intentionally designing traditions supports attachment, belonging, and long-term memory—so children carry clas... How can I create classroom traditions that children remember for years?
First Day Jitters
09/22/2022Everyone encounters first-day jitters — children, families, and educators alike. A planned set of brief, developmentally appropriate activities reduces anxiety and creates a predictable routine that supports social-emotional learning. This article collects classroom-tested strategies a... First Day Jitters
How can we bring a farmers market and fresh fruit activities to preschoolers in California?
04/30/2026Introduction This short guide helps child care providers and directors bring a lively, safe, and learning-rich #farmers #market full of #fruits to your #preschoolers in #California. You will get simple field trip tips, classroom and outdoor activities, pretend-play ideas, and ways to connect with f... How can we bring a farmers market and fresh fruit activities to preschoolers in California?
Flag Day
09/23/2022Flag Day falls on June 14. Early childhood educators can use the date to teach simple civic history, community membership, and respect for diverse perspectives — see courses like Cultures in the Classroom and Brighter Futures: Social Emotional Development for developmentally appropriate activi... Flag Day
How can child care programs celebrate Latin rhythms and culture with young children?
07/15/2026Celebrating Latin rhythms and culture in early childhood settings can be both joyful and deeply educational. When approached respectfully and intentionally, music, movement, language, art, storytelling, and family participation can help children explore authentic traditions while strengthening ident... How can child care programs celebrate Latin rhythms and culture with young children?
