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Does the CDA Exam Have 70 Questions? What You Need to Know
08/11/2026Are you preparing for the CDA exam and worried that you may face 70 questions? The commonly reported format is about 65 questions, and understanding the structure can help you plan your time, study with purpose, and connect exam preparation to everyday classroom practice. For broader support with tr... Does the CDA Exam Have 70 Questions? What You Need to Know
How Can You Respond When a Family’s Expectations Differ from Your Classroom Routine?
09/28/2026A family’s request may not match the routine your classroom uses—and that tension can leave providers unsure how to respond while keeping the child’s needs central. The Bienvenido! Welcoming All Families course offers practical tools for understanding family expectations and streng... How Can You Respond When a Family’s Expectations Differ from Your Classroom Routine?
How Much Screen Time Is Appropriate for Preschool Children?
09/21/2026How can providers protect preschoolers’ play, sleep, language, and relationships while still using technology thoughtfully? A developmentally informed media plan can help, and Technology as a Classroom Tool offers focused professional development on how media affects children’s growth an... How Much Screen Time Is Appropriate for Preschool Children?
How can childcare programs talk to parents about screens and AI without starting a fight?
07/16/2026Talking with parents about #screens and #AI can feel delicate because families bring different values, experiences, routines, and concerns about privacy, safety, and learning. Child care directors and providers can reduce tension by approaching these conversations with curiosity rather than judgment... How can childcare programs talk to parents about screens and AI without starting a fight?
How Can Child Care Programs Balance Technology with Hands‑On Learning?
07/21/2026Are you struggling to make screens support—not replace—active learning in your classroom? Finding the right mix of digital tools and tactile experiences helps children build language, motor skills, and social confidence while meeting program goals and licensing expectations. If you want ... How Can Child Care Programs Balance Technology with Hands‑On Learning?
Shine Bright with Your Renewal! Why This 18-Hour Family Child Care Training Is a Must for You
08/26/2025Shine Bright with Your Renewal! Why This 18-Hour Family Child Care Training Is a Must for You What’s the buzz about this 18-hour training? Our 18‑Hour Family Child Care Renewal Training is a streamlined, engaging online course designed specifically for Maryland family child care provider... Shine Bright with Your Renewal! Why This 18-Hour Family Child Care Training Is a Must for You
Free CDA Credential is coming to you Maryland!
06/22/2023Introduction — What is the free CDA opportunity for Maryland early childhood educators and where can I start? The State’s funded CDA initiative helps Maryland child care staff access the full CDA pathway. Start by reviewing ChildCareEd’s program page and the Maryland-specific che... Free CDA Credential is coming to you Maryland!
Which Maryland Child Care Credential Level Are You Eligible For?
08/13/2026Not sure whether your education, experience, and professional activities place you at Maryland Credential Level 1, 2, 3, or beyond? This guide helps providers and directors compare their current records with the Maryland pathway, while the 45-hour Growth and Development Birth–Age 12 ONLINE cou... Which Maryland Child Care Credential Level Are You Eligible For?
How Can You Write Objective Child Observation Notes?
09/28/2026Every child-care day is full of moments that can guide more responsive teaching—but only if the notes preserve what actually happened. Learn a practical, unbiased method for documenting children’s words and actions, and consider Observing & Assessing in Child Care to build your obser... How Can You Write Objective Child Observation Notes?
When Should Educators Demonstrate and When Should Children Experiment?
09/28/2026Knowing when to show a child how something works—and when to pause and let them find out—can transform everyday classroom moments into meaningful learning. The ChildCareEd course Role of Play in Learning helps providers understand how play supports development and how to support it in pr... When Should Educators Demonstrate and When Should Children Experiment?
