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CCRC Child Care Provider Portal: How to Manage Attendance, Payments, and Approvals
08/12/2026Accurate attendance, timely submissions, and clear payment records can protect a child care program from avoidable delays and confusion. The Financial Assistance for Child Care course can strengthen your understanding of subsidies, tuition, and budgeting, while the Child Care Administration course b... CCRC Child Care Provider Portal: How to Manage Attendance, Payments, and Approvals
How Do You Use a Child Care Budget Template to Set Tuition Rates?
08/13/2026Setting tuition by instinct can leave a program understaffed, families confused, or both. A budget-based approach connects the real cost of care with enrollment, staffing, and a sustainable tuition structure; for deeper guidance, explore Module I – Budgets, Projections, and Planning for Center... How Do You Use a Child Care Budget Template to Set Tuition Rates?
How Do You Create Effective Policies and Procedures for a Childcare Program?
07/22/2026Struggling to convert everyday challenges—illness outbreaks, staffing changes, or safety gaps—into clear, usable rules for your program? Creating well-written, practical policies and procedures helps you protect children, support staff, and build family trust. For a focused next step, co... How Do You Create Effective Policies and Procedures for a Childcare Program?
Technology As A Classroom Tool
12/28/2021Not that long ago, television was once the newest technology in our homes. As the years progressed came videos and computers. Children today are growing up in a rapidly changing digital age that is far different from that of their parents and grandparents. A variety of technologies a... Technology As A Classroom Tool
National Skip the Straw Day
02/24/2023What Is National Skip the Straw Day? Think Globally, Act Locally Use Skip the Straw Day to encourage environmental awareness, responsible reuse, and sustainability in early learning. Early Childhood Education and Beautiful Junk: Using Recycled Materials in the Classroom can help educators... National Skip the Straw Day
STEM for preschoolers: simple experiments
09/22/2022What does “STEM” mean for #preschoolers? For preschoolers, STEM is not worksheets or long lessons. It’s learning through #play and curiosity. A “STEM moment” happens when a child: asks a question (“Why did it sink?”) makes a guess (“I think it wil... STEM for preschoolers: simple experiments
Boo-tiful Science: Glow-in-the-Dark STEAM Experiments for Mini Mad Scientists
10/23/2024ChildCareEd aims to inspire budding scientists with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) experiments that harness the magic of glow-in-the-dark phenomena. From simple at home activities to more elaborate #classroom projects, these experiments are de... Boo-tiful Science: Glow-in-the-Dark STEAM Experiments for Mini Mad Scientists
How Can Simple Sorting Activities Build Sustainable Habits in Early Childhood?
09/23/2026Small sorting moments can become meaningful lessons in science, responsibility, and care for the environment. The Basic Science in Early Childhood course can help you strengthen these experiences with intentional questions and investigations while adding a focused two-hour professional learning oppo... How Can Simple Sorting Activities Build Sustainable Habits in Early Childhood?
Sail Into Learning: Columbus Day Classroom Ideas
03/03/2026Columbus Day can be a chance to teach history, art, science, and empathy in a way that is safe and respectful for young children. The goal is not to argue or overwhelm kids. The goal is to build curiosity, simple facts, and kindness while also honoring that different people may see this holiday in d... Sail Into Learning: Columbus Day Classroom Ideas
Field Trip Planning
03/22/2023Planning field trips for young children can be a great way to extend learning and create an opportunity for fun and excitement for your students. Field trips can also present challenges and cause some worry and anxiety for staff, children, and families. Careful planning and an understanding of appro... Field Trip Planning
