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Child Abuse Training
04/05/2022In most states, child care providers are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse and neglect. Most states impose strict penalties on mandatory reporters who knowingly or willfully fail to make a report when they suspect that a child is being abused or neglected. Understanding the process and wha... Child Abuse Training
18 Hour Train the Trainer Course
03/16/202318 Hour Train the Trainer Course ChildCareEd is now an Approved Train the Trainer Organization for the MSDE 18-Hour Train the Trainer! In order to become an approved trainer with MSDE, individuals must complete an approved training of trainers. ChildCareEd Train of Trainers (TOT) 18-hour is ... 18 Hour Train the Trainer Course
Playground Safety
03/16/2023Playground Safety Children can practice their motor skills and get much-needed exercise while also getting some fresh air and sunshine through outdoor physical play. In order to ensure playground safety, the National Program for Playground Safety suggests that childcare programs take into considera... Playground Safety
Training Requirements for Hawaii Providers
03/15/2023Hawaiian providers! Complete your professional development and annual health and safety training requirements with ChildCareEd! Courses offered by ChildCareEd may be accepted by the Hawaii Department of Human Services, Child Care Program Office. ChildCareEd is an IACET accredited organiz... Training Requirements for Hawaii Providers
Texas 8 hour Pre-service Training
03/14/2023Texas providers! Complete your 8 hours of pre-service training with ChildCareEd. Caregivers in Texas are required to complete 24 clock hours of pre-service training. Eight clock hours of the required 24 must be completed before a caregiver is given responsibility for a group of children. The remain... Texas 8 hour Pre-service Training
National Puzzle Day
01/31/2023National Puzzle Day was January 29 and we didn’t want to miss a chance to talk about all the benefits of building puzzles with young children! So break out those puzzles and start building to support children’s development in all areas! Benefits of puzzle building: Children gain finger... National Puzzle Day
Why should childcare programs have an emergency plan?
01/10/2023Why should childcare programs have an emergency plan? An emergency preparedness plan alerts everyone to what actions they should take in the event of an emergency, it also signals to parents that the childcare program is prepared for any situation. Planning beforehand can help prevent serious injur... Why should childcare programs have an emergency plan?
Preschool Curriculum
01/16/2023Preschool curriculum is a comprehensive guide detailing the learning goals for children. Preschool curriculum includes instructional units, lesson plans, the resources and materials that will be used, teaching strategies, activities, and assessments. Educators use a preschool curriculum to guide th... Preschool Curriculum
5 Ways to Make Back to School Fun for Children
07/05/2022Back-to-school season is here! Get ready for school by making it fun for kids to go back. Getting ready for school means getting ready to learn for another year. It also means that a lot of teachers will have to help their students get ready for this new experience. Here are five ways you can do ... 5 Ways to Make Back to School Fun for Children
National Pack Your Lunch Day
03/10/2023National Pack Your Lunch Day! (NationalToday.com) Tomorrow is March 10th... So... It is National Pack Your Lunch Day! Remember the good ol’ days when your mom used to pack you lunch in elementary school? You’d trade kids for the best snacks at lunchtime and eat three bites of your hea... National Pack Your Lunch Day
