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What Toddler Milestones (12–36 Months) Are Typical — and When Should I Be Concerned?
04/07/2026Working with little ones every day, you see big changes fast. This guide helps childcare providers and directors know which skills most 12–36 month olds usually reach, which signs are warning flags, and what to do next. It uses easy steps, short lists, and links to trusted resources so you can... What Toddler Milestones (12–36 Months) Are Typical — and When Should I Be Concerned?
What preschool milestones (ages 3–5) should I watch for in my program?
04/07/2026Why it matters 1) Early noticing helps children get support before challenges grow. The sooner a child gets the right help, the better the results. See the CDC milestone pages for clear age-based examples: 3 years, 4 years, 5 years. 2) Regular observation helps your team plan learning that matches... What preschool milestones (ages 3–5) should I watch for in my program?
How can I use what I already have to teach Practical Life activities to toddlers?
04/07/2026You work hard every day caring for children. You can turn the things in your classroom or home into real learning tools for little ones. This article helps child care providers and directors plan simple, low-cost Practical Life activities for #toddlers using items you already have. The ideas are s... How can I use what I already have to teach Practical Life activities to toddlers?
What Is a Director Credential and Do You Need One?
04/07/2026Being a child care director means you lead a team, keep children safe, and follow rules. A director credential is a certificate or license that shows you learned how to do that job. It can come from a state, a college, or a trusted training program. A director credential helps you prove your skills ... What Is a Director Credential and Do You Need One?
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Missouri
04/28/2026ChildCareEd is an Approved Training Sponsor in the Missouri Professional Development (MOPD) System and offers comprehensive training courses that meet Missouri’s state requirements for child care providers. ChildCareEd offers convenient, online self-paced courses to help child care prof... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Missouri
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Minnesota
04/28/2026Minnesota Approved Child Care Training ChildCareEd is a Develop Approved Training Sponsor Organization (TSO #142735) in Minnesota. This means our online professional development trainings are reviewed and approved through Achieve (MNCPD) and listed in the Develop Registry for state credit. When you... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Minnesota
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Kentucky
04/28/2026All ChildCareEd courses are approved by ECE-TRIS for early care and education training clock hours. This includes annual training clock hours for those who work in Family Child Care Homes, Type I Child Care Centers, and Type II Child Care Centers. Courses are also approved for annual training for di... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Kentucky
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Michigan
04/28/2026Trusted Michigan Child Care Training Provider (MIRegistry-Approved #37777) ChildCareEd is an MIRegistry-approved training organization (Organization ID #37777), recognized by the Michigan Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB) and accepted statewide by child care centers, group homes, and family child ... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Michigan
ChildCareEd Inclement Weather & Emergency Closing Policy
02/12/2021Inclement Weather & Emergency Closing Policy Location: Gaithersburg Office Only This policy applies specifically to instructor-led, in-person trainings held at our Gaithersburg, Maryland location. To ensure the safety of our students and staff, ChildCareEd follows the Montgomery County Public ... ChildCareEd Inclement Weather & Emergency Closing Policy
Canada - Manitoba
04/29/2026ChildCareEd courses may be used to fulfill ongoing professional learning requirements for providers in Manitoba. ChildCareEd is an IACET accredited organization that provides CEUs for all of our online self-paced training courses. To work as an employee in a licensed child care facility in Manitoba... Canada - Manitoba
