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Culturally Sensitive Classrooms
12/22/2022Culturally Sensitive Classrooms Did you know that virtually all aspects of #child_development and parenting are informed by culture? Culture influences who, when, and how to care for children, what parents expect of children, and which behaviors parents should encourage and reward or discourage a... Culturally Sensitive Classrooms
Basic Health and Safety Training Required in Maryland
01/17/2018To meet state and federal requirements of the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), all childcare providers must successfully complete basic health and safety training. In Maryland, this requirement extends to all staff, substitutes, and adults responsible for the care and safety of chil... Basic Health and Safety Training Required in Maryland
Medication Administration Training for Child Care Providers
07/13/2014Do you need Medication Adminstration Training? Don't get non-compliance from your licensing specialist--this is the time to prepare yourself and your staff for the upcoming school year on required trainings. Medication Administration Training for Child Care Providers in Maryland This is a... Medication Administration Training for Child Care Providers
Heat Awareness
07/27/2023Basic Heat Safety, Health, and Awareness Taking care of ourselves and the children in the new hot summertime temperatures is important, in fact, life-saving. The 3 most important basics for good hot weather health are: Stay hydrated Shade is better than direct sun Know the signs of heat exh... Heat Awareness
Michigan Licensing and Training Requirements
07/27/2023Need Info on Licensing and Training Requirements? Need answers to licensing and provider training? There is some great resources on the Michigan Early Childhood website. Training resources for child care homes and child care centers can be found on the Licensed Child Care Provider Training Resou... Michigan Licensing and Training Requirements
Alabama Early Childhood Education Resources
07/27/2023The Early Childhood Education Website Has Some Great Provider Resources Looking for information funding and grants, professional development, or challenging behaviors? Take look at the Alabama Dept of Early Childhood Education website. There are resources for families and advocates too. Take a lo... Alabama Early Childhood Education Resources
Ethics in Childcare
12/16/2021Throughout their daily interactions and work, early childhood educators may encounter many ethical issues with children and families. You may be asking yourself, well, what even is ethics in childcare? The answer may not be as cut and dry as some would like. For starters, did you... Ethics in Childcare
Nevada Registry
02/06/2023What is the Nevada Registry? The Nevada Registry serves as both a workforce data system and recognition and professional development system for Early Care and Education (ECE) educators in Nevada. It manages the state's Early Care and Education Professional Career Ladder, documenting and storing t... Nevada Registry
Getting back to the Roots
12/23/2021The roots of preschool can be traced back to the 19th century, when Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Friedrich Froebel, and Maria Montessori first explored theories on teaching and the developmental needs of very young children. Preschools did not appear in the United States until the early 1920s, when... Getting back to the Roots
Physical Activity Guidelines
02/15/2013MSDE Guidelines for Child's Physical Activity As a commitment to children’s health, the following Physical Activity Guidelines have been developed by the Maryland State Department of Education: Preschoolers (ages 3-5) are provided with at least 60 minutes of structured and a... Physical Activity Guidelines
