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How to Communicate with Families During a Daycare Emergency
06/22/2026Keep the focus on #communication with #families during an #emergency to protect #safety and speed #reunification. This short guide helps directors and providers plan quick, clear messages that families can trust. We link to useful templates and trainings from ChildCareEd and trusted agencies so you ... How to Communicate with Families During a Daycare Emergency
What are the basic child care safety standards we must follow?
06/19/2026Keeping children safe is the top job for every child care program. This guide explains simple, clear steps you and your team can use every day. We give short lists, links to trusted resources, and practical checks you can teach staff and families. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state... What are the basic child care safety standards we must follow?
How can child care centers be ready for emergencies?
06/25/2026Every day you care for children. Being ready for an emergency helps you keep them safe. This article gives clear steps you can use at your #childcare site. It explains what to put in plans and go-bags, how to practice, and how to tell families what happened. Use the links to ChildCareEd and truste... How can child care centers be ready for emergencies?
Emergency Preparedness in North Carolina Child Care: What to Have, Practice, and Document
04/29/2026Keeping children safe is the most important job in child care. This article gives clear steps for North Carolina child care providers and directors about what to have ready, how to practice plans, and what to record. Use these tips to build confidence, meet rules, and protect the children in your ca... Emergency Preparedness in North Carolina Child Care: What to Have, Practice, and Document
Save on Emergency Preparedness Training!
12/14/2021Natural and manmade disasters can occur without warning. Over the past decade the United States has seen a rising frequency of events—floods, severe storms, wildfires, and human-caused incidents—that can disrupt childcare operations and place young children (especially under age five) at disprop... Save on Emergency Preparedness Training!
Online Early Childcare Courses in Texas
06/09/2026If you run or work in a child care program in Texas, online courses can help your team learn and keep up with rules. This short article explains what courses count in Texas, where to find free or low-cost options, and how to track hours so your program stays in compliance. You will find simple steps... Online Early Childcare Courses in Texas
Where can Texas providers find free and low-cost child care training with certificates?
04/24/2026If you work in child care in Texas, this article will help you find free and low-cost training that gives you a certificate. You will learn where to look, which courses count for Texas, how to pick the right one, and how to save money. We focus on easy steps you can use today. This guide uses trus... Where can Texas providers find free and low-cost child care training with certificates?
Why should Texas early childhood educators choose ChildCareEd’s self-paced courses?
05/12/2026Being a busy teacher or director in Texas means you need training that fits your schedule, helps you meet rules, and actually improves your classroom. This article explains why many Texas providers pick #ChildCareEd self-paced courses, how they match Texas rules, ways they help staff grow toward the... Why should Texas early childhood educators choose ChildCareEd’s self-paced courses?
Online Child Care Courses in Texas: Training Made Simple
05/05/2026Are you a Texas child care teacher, director, or provider who needs online training that’s easy to do and counts for state rules? This short guide helps you find Texas-approved online courses, plan your hours, save certificates, and avoid common mistakes. You’ll see quick steps, friendl... Online Child Care Courses in Texas: Training Made Simple
What can the National Mall teach us about building a classroom where every child has a voice?
06/11/2026The National Mall is full of stories, statues, and visitors from everywhere. Museums and memorials show how objects and places can help people tell their stories. As child care leaders, we can borrow those ideas to build a classroom where every child speaks, listens, and belongs. In this article y... What can the National Mall teach us about building a classroom where every child has a voice?
