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How do I do daily health checks in child care and record what I find?
03/23/2026Introduction Daily health checks are a short, friendly look at each child when they arrive. You do not need to be a nurse—just a careful observer. A good check keeps kids safe, helps stop germs, and builds trust with families. These checks are part of making a healthy #health space for your p... How do I do daily health checks in child care and record what I find?
Why Toddlers Wake Up Cranky: Understanding Sleep Inertia
03/20/2026Many toddlers wake up grumpy, tearful, or hard to calm. This is common in child care. A big reason is sleep inertia. That is the groggy feeling many people have right after waking up. The CDC says sleep inertia is a short period after waking when mood, thinking, and performance can be lower than nor... Why Toddlers Wake Up Cranky: Understanding Sleep Inertia
Onsite Trainings Available
01/02/2020Child Care Center Directors We understand the significance of ongoing professional development in the childcare industry. As you plan for a Professional Development day, consider the benefits of scheduling onsite training for your dedicated staff. At ChildCareEd, we offer a personalized and conveni... Onsite Trainings Available
All About the Group Admin
08/04/2021Why Register for the Group Admin? Are you a director, child care provider, or administrator looking to assign professional development training for your staff? ChildCareEd’s Group Admin is your all-in-one staff training dashboard — designed to make managing, assigning, and tra... All About the Group Admin
Jump-Start Your Career With 120 Hour CDA Training Online in Georgia
03/19/2026The CDA, or Child Development Associate, is a well-known early childhood credential. Pearson VUE, which delivers the CDA exam, explains that the CDA is one of the most widely recognized credentials in early childhood education. The training requirement includes 120 clock hours of professional educat... Jump-Start Your Career With 120 Hour CDA Training Online in Georgia
Earn Your CDA Faster With 120 Hour Online Training in Texas
03/19/2026The Council requires 120 clock hours of professional education in the CDA subject areas. ChildCareEd offers self-paced 120-hour CDA training options for Preschool, Infant/Toddler, and Birth to Five settings. Online training can help people move faster because it is flexible. Staff can study after w... Earn Your CDA Faster With 120 Hour Online Training in Texas
What evergreen learning activities can childcare providers use every week?
03/19/2026Introduction Every day in your program you want simple, strong ideas you can repeat and share. This guide gives easy, evergreen #learning ideas and ways to turn them into real classroom #activities that work for infants through preschool. The tips are low-cost, easy to change, and ready to use in... What evergreen learning activities can childcare providers use every week?
How Can Child Care Programs Better Include Children with Special Needs?
03/19/2026Introduction: Why does inclusion matter? Inclusion means every child belongs. When children with special needs join regular programs, everyone learns and grows. Inclusion helps children make friends, build skills, and feel safe. It also teaches other children kindness and patience. #inclusion Wh... How Can Child Care Programs Better Include Children with Special Needs?
What Can I Do When a Preschooler Won’t Listen? Preschool-Friendly Redirection Ideas
03/19/2026Introduction When a child wont listen, it can feel frustrating for you and stressful for the child. This article gives clear, kind, and easy-to-use redirection ideas you can try right away in your #preschool #classroom. Why it matters: children learn best when adults teach skills, stay calm, and k... What Can I Do When a Preschooler Won’t Listen? Preschool-Friendly Redirection Ideas
What are 25 easy fine motor activities I can use in my preschool?
03/19/2026Introduction This article gives child care providers a friendly, practical list of 25 easy fine motor activities you can use in your #preschool to build #fine #motor skills in little #hands. These activities are low-cost, quick to set up, and fit into daily routines. State requirements vary - check... What are 25 easy fine motor activities I can use in my preschool?
