Need a quick guide to disability categories in special education? This helpful PDF breaks down the 13 IDEA categories for children ages 3 through 21 and also explains developmental delay for younge... Read more
This brochure gives a quick but helpful overview of Maryland Child Care Credential requirements, including the six Core of Knowledge training areas, staff credential levels, and administrator crede... Read more
This guide outlines Maryland child care center staff qualifications for aides, assistant school-age teachers, infant-toddler teachers, preschool teachers, and school-age teachers. It covers minimum... Read more
This chart gives a clear overview of Maryland preschool and school-age director requirements, including age, education, coursework, experience, and added training expectations.
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Make breakfast planning easier with this CACFP meal pattern guide. It outlines the required components and minimum serving sizes by age so providers can serve reimbursable breakfasts with confidenc... Read more
This snack chart helps providers quickly see what counts as a reimbursable CACFP snack. It outlines age-based minimum portions and makes planning healthy, compliant snacks much easier.
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Explore a child-friendly guide to native Texas plants for outdoor learning environments, schoolyard classrooms, and early childhood programs. This resource highlights plants approved for childcare ... Read more
This quick-reference chart breaks down Maryland child care center staffing requirements in an easy-to-scan format. It’s especially helpful for directors and hiring teams because it summarizes com... Read more
Week of the Young Child activities celebrate young children's learning and development through play-based, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and creativity. Popular activities include art p... Read more
Daycare licensing ensures providers meet legally required safety and quality standards before they may care for children. Typical requirements include staff-to-child ratios, background checks and h... Read more
Celebrate the last day of winter with low-prep, hands-on activities for birth through school age including sensory play, movement games, winter-to-spring art, and simple STEM experiments that help ... Read more
Signs of #abuse and #neglect can vary depending on the ages of the individuals involved. In #children, some common signs may include unexplained bruises, withdrawal from normal activities, sudden c... Read more
Let’s count down to Valentine’s Day with kindness! 14 days of simple, kid-friendly actions that build friendship, empathy, and classroom community for mixed ages (0–12). #valentine-day #acti... Read more
The gift of language lets us shape and share our inner worlds, turning private thoughts into shared understanding. It carries culture and memory across generations, preserving stories, values, and ... Read more
The first key principle of #self-regulation for young children is understanding and recognizing their own emotions. This involves being able to identify different feelings such as anger, sadness, o... Read more
The preparation of breastmilk involves ensuring proper hygiene and cleanliness. This includes washing hands before handling breastmilk and sterilizing all equipment used for expressing and storing ... Read more
La preparación de la leche materna es un proceso importante para garantizar la seguridad y la calidad del alimento para el bebé. Se recomienda lavarse bien las manos antes de extraer la leche y u... Read more
The 10 actions are science-informed injury prevention strategies used by ECE programs that prioritize children's #safety and well-being and includes: Implement mandatory safety training programs f... Read more
Implement a comprehensive training program that educates employees of #all-ages on #safety procedures and protocols, ensuring everyone is equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to create ... Read more
Maryland has specific requirements for #childcare centers regarding the size of their staff. The state mandates that childcare centers must maintain a staffing ratio of one staff member for every t... Read more
Breast milk should be stored in clean containers made of glass or BPA-free plastic. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. To prepare #breast-mil... Read more
One of the clear signs of #illness, regardless of age, is a sudden and drastic change in #behavior or mood. This can often indicate that something is wrong physiologically, and it is important to t... Read more
Pretend play is an integral part of a child's development as it enhances their cognitive, social and emotional skills. Through #pretend_play, children can explore and understand the world around th... Read more