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Essential Resource for Child Care Providers: Free Emergency Preparedness Plan
09/09/2024Child care providers #play a crucial role in ensuring the #safety and well-being of children, especially in times of crisis. Emergencies, whether #natural-disasters, medical crises, or other unforeseen events, require thorough preparation to protect both children and #staff. ChildCareEd offers a val... Essential Resource for Child Care Providers: Free Emergency Preparedness Plan
Teaching Kindness in the Classroom
09/04/2024In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, the significance of kindness in educational settings cannot be overstated. As #students navigate the complexities of social interactions, the need for #empathy and compassion becomes increasingly vital. Teaching kindness in the #classroom is not m... Teaching Kindness in the Classroom
ASQ Online Developmental Screening for Enhanced Child Development
12/01/2023Recognizing and supporting a child's #developmental-milestones is paramount to their future success. The Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) Online Developmental Screening emerges as a powerful tool for #early-childhood-educators, providing a systematic and efficient way to assess and monitor a chi... ASQ Online Developmental Screening for Enhanced Child Development
Cooking in the Classroom
05/31/2022Did you know that cooking in the classroom can help children learn many different key concepts? Not only does the experience of creating meals build a child’s self-confidence but cooking also lays the foundation for promoting healthy eating habits! Cooking can help children build ba... Cooking in the Classroom
Back to School Savings!
08/03/2022School is almost back in session so now is the time to complete those required training hours. ChildCareEd is offering several discounts on training. Begin the new school year prepared to create the most engaging classroom environment. Plan for enriching activities that promote skill dev... Back to School Savings!
Math in Early Childhood
01/05/2021"...I have found that teachers often wrestle with two historically competing philosophies of educating young children. One philosophy embraces the importance of creating play-based environments, where children learn by exploring and engaging in play. The other emphasizes the need to prepare studen... Math in Early Childhood
Family Child Care Providers Training Requirements
04/11/2022Family child care providers offer care in their own home to one or more children who aren’t related to the provider. To ensure a safe environment, Maryland limits the number of children in a family child care home: Family Child Care Home – A provider may care for up to eight children wi... Family Child Care Providers Training Requirements
How to Start a Daycare with Little Money
12/22/2023Starting a #daycare in Texas, or anywhere else, can be a rewarding venture for various reasons. Before we look into how to start a daycare, let’s consider why you would want to start a daycare. Here are some potential motivations for starting a daycare in Texas: Why Start a Daycare? Passio... How to Start a Daycare with Little Money
How to Start a Daycare with Children with Special Needs
12/29/2023Understanding how to start a #daycare for children with special needs requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure a #safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Here are key considerations: Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Understand and comply with local, state, and federal r... How to Start a Daycare with Children with Special Needs
Free Resources
10/27/2022Did you know that Government grants are available for childcare providers who need financial assistance for their operations? Providers can apply for money to cover construction and renovation projects, equipment purchases, and labor and administrative costs. Community Development Block Grant: The... Free Resources
