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Easy Steps to Resume and Interview Success

0.1 CEUs

*This training is only approved in the state of Florida.* Easy Steps to Resume and Interview Success helps you confidently navigate today’s job search by stre...

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Baby Steps to Milestones

Developmental milestones can be described as behaviors or skills that demonstrate a child's growth in a number of areas. Each milestone has been established acc...

Stay Alert! Steps for Emergency Prep

Emergency situations can happen with little warning, and child care providers must be prepared to protect children, communicate effectively, and respond calmly ...

Stay Alert! Steps to Emergency Prep Online Version

0.2 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 5: Managing an Effective Program Emergencies of any kind can arise in a childcare program a...

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Administration of Medicine

0.2 CEUs

The Child Care and Development Fund health and safety requirements for providers receiving federal financial assistance include training in the administration o...

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Baby Steps to Milestones ONLINE

0.3 CEUs

How can we as teachers and providers create lesson plans and curriculum that actively support children's development? When we know what milestones children typi...

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45 Hour Child Growth and Development

Are you passionate about shaping the future of our youngest generation? ChildCareEds 45-Hour Growth and Development Training is your essential gateway to a fulf...

Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Reporting

This comprehensive training program is designed to fulfill the Child Care and Development Fund health and safety requirements mandated for providers receiving f...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education

Teaching diversity exposes students to various cultural and social groups, preparing students to become better citizens in their communities. The first step to ...

CDA Preparation: From Training to Application

For many in the early childhood education field, the CDA Credential is what sets them apart from others. Learn how the CDA can advance your career and the steps...

CPR & AED Adult, Child, Infant - In Person

This comprehensive course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to respond effectively to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. During this...

CPR & AED Adult, Child, Infant - Blended

This comprehensive course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to respond effectively to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. During this...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education: For Workforce Solutions

Teaching diversity exposes students to various cultural and social groups, preparing students to become better citizens in their communities. The first step to ...

CDA Preschool Credential

12 CEUs

The CDA Preschool Credential is a 120-hour, self-paced online training designed for educators working with children ages 3–5 in a center-based preschool s...

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CDA Family Child Care Credential

12 CEUs

The CDA Family Child Care Credential is a 120-hour, self-paced online training designed for educators working with children birth to age 5 in a family child ...

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Train Cargo Counting: One-to-One Correspondence and Numbers 1–5 for Ages 3–5
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Train Cargo Counting: One-to-One Correspondence and Numbers 1–5 for Ages 3–5

This printable train-car mat and cargo-box activity helps children ages 3–5 connect numerals with quantities from 1 to 5. Children cut out the boxes, name each car’s numeral, and place one box ... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Math · 6 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Build-a-Robot Shape and Counting Challenge for Ages 2–5
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Build-a-Robot Shape and Counting Challenge for Ages 2–5

This 14-page printable activity invites children ages 2–5 to build a robot from shapes and pictures of everyday objects. Children match circles, squares, and rectangles, count robot parts, and fo... Read more
Two's, Three's · English, Language Arts, Math, Play · 14 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Daily Arrival and Departure Check-In Checklist | Child Attendance and Handoff Record
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Daily Arrival and Departure Check-In Checklist | Child Attendance and Handoff Record

Keep daily arrivals and departures organized with this printable attendance and handoff record. The page provides fields for the date, child’s name, arrival and departure times, attendance status... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · Admin, English · 6 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Weekly Teacher Organization Checklist for Toddler and Preschool Classrooms
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Weekly Teacher Organization Checklist for Toddler and Preschool Classrooms

Keep classroom responsibilities and follow-ups organized with this five-page weekly checklist for teachers of toddlers and preschoolers. Write in the week and teacher details, then check off planni... Read more
Preschool, Two's · Admin, English, Environment · 5 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Weekly Teacher Self-Reflection Form for Preschool and Two-Year-Old Classrooms
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Weekly Teacher Self-Reflection Form for Preschool and Two-Year-Old Classrooms

This four-page printable weekly check-in helps teachers of children ages 2–5 reflect on classroom practice, children’s participation, and next steps. Prompts guide you to record what worked wel... Read more
Two's, Three's · Admin, English · 4 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Visual Cues and Schedule Walk-Through Checklist for Childcare Classrooms
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Visual Cues and Schedule Walk-Through Checklist for Childcare Classrooms

Use this printable checklist during a brief classroom walk-through to evaluate whether visual schedules and picture cues are clear, accessible, and useful during children’s routines and transitio... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Environment, Special Needs · 13 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Tiny Moments, Big Discoveries: Preschool Observation Form for Ages 2–5
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Tiny Moments, Big Discoveries: Preschool Observation Form for Ages 2–5

This six-page quick observation form helps teachers and parents of children ages 2–5 capture what happens during ordinary play without interrupting the child. Record the context, what the child s... Read more
Two's, Three's · Admin, Curriculum, English · 6 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
My Learning Story Observation Form | Early Childhood Documentation
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My Learning Story Observation Form | Early Childhood Documentation

This four-page printable observation form helps educators capture meaningful moments in a child’s play or daily routine and turn them into thoughtful next steps. Record the context, the child’s... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · Admin, Curriculum, English, Family · 4 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
I Can Try It! Independence and Persistence Visual Checklist for Preschool
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I Can Try It! Independence and Persistence Visual Checklist for Preschool

This 3-page printable supports young children as they practise taking a first step, asking a grown-up for help, and trying again. Picture cues and encouraging language make it easy to display besid... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Behavior, Curriculum, English · 3 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
My Little Hands Fine-Motor Observation and Progress Tracker (Ages 2–5)
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My Little Hands Fine-Motor Observation and Progress Tracker (Ages 2–5)

This printable observation tracker helps educators record fine-motor actions during familiar activities, including grasping a crayon, stacking blocks, turning pages, and using a simple tool. Add th... Read more
Two's, Three's · Developmental Milestones, English, Fine Motor · 4 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Goal-Setting Mentorship Toolkit: Mentor-to-Goal Conversation Worksheet
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Goal-Setting Mentorship Toolkit: Mentor-to-Goal Conversation Worksheet

Use this two-page printable toolkit to guide a short, positive goal-setting conversation between an administrator and an early education teacher. The worksheet helps the teacher identify strengths,... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Tool Kits · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Daily Mentoring Micro-Plan: 10-Minute Coaching Tool for Early Childhood Administrators
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Daily Mentoring Micro-Plan: 10-Minute Coaching Tool for Early Childhood Administrators

Use this two-page printable micro-plan to guide a focused, strengths-based coaching conversation with an early childhood educator. Its five steps—Notice, Affirm, Ask & Explore, Plan the Next Step... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Coaching & Mentoring Review Form for Early Childhood Educators
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Coaching & Mentoring Review Form for Early Childhood Educators

Use this two-page printable review form to reflect together at the end of a coaching or mentoring cycle. Prompts guide educators and coaches through agreed goals, observations, changes in practice,... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Performance Feedback Field Guide: A Planning Tool for Early Education Administrators
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Performance Feedback Field Guide: A Planning Tool for Early Education Administrators

This two-page field guide helps early education administrators choose a respectful feedback approach and plan a focused follow-up conversation with a staff member. It outlines five methods—notice... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Mentor-in-the-Moment: Early Education Staff Mentoring Planning Sheet
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Mentor-in-the-Moment: Early Education Staff Mentoring Planning Sheet

This two-page planning sheet helps an administrator or mentor turn an observation, check-in, or informal conversation with an educator into supportive, practical follow-up. Staff members identify a... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Daily Reflection & Self-Evaluation for Early Childhood Educators
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Daily Reflection & Self-Evaluation for Early Childhood Educators

Use this one-page form after a routine, activity, or interaction to capture a specific observation and review your teaching practice. Check in on creating an inclusive environment, responding to ch... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English · 1 page
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Partnering with Parents in Learning: A Family Engagement Toolkit
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Partnering with Parents in Learning: A Family Engagement Toolkit

This six-page toolkit offers a practical approach to building strong partnerships with parents so every child can grow and learn. Educators practice listening to families, sharing observations with... Read more
Mixed Ages · English, Family, Tool Kits · 6 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Inquiry in Action: Simple Science Exploration for Infants and Toddlers
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Inquiry in Action: Simple Science Exploration for Infants and Toddlers

This six-page resource introduces simple ways to grow scientific thinking from birth to age three, with the classroom outcome of increasing scientific inquiry. Educators can use the four-step Notic... Read more
Infant/Toddler · English, Science · 6 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Family Referral & Follow-Up Form for Child Care Assistance
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Family Referral & Follow-Up Form for Child Care Assistance

This two-page form helps educators work with families to document child care needs, preferred language, interpreter needs, and the family’s application pathway. Use the provider follow-through ch... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Family · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Allergy-Safe Care: Mixed-Age Childcare Prevention and Response Checklist
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Allergy-Safe Care: Mixed-Age Childcare Prevention and Response Checklist

This printable daily tool helps educators prepare for meals and outings, keep allergy information and medication locations at hand, and follow practical prevention steps throughout routines. Checkl... Read more
Mixed Ages · English, Health, Safety · 1 page
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Hazardous Materials & Bio-Contaminant Response Routine Poster
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Hazardous Materials & Bio-Contaminant Response Routine Poster

This one-page printable poster lays out a clear three-step routine for responding to hazardous materials or bio-contaminants: stop and secure the area, gather protective supplies, then clean, repor... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Environment, Health · 1 page
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Emergency Drill and Reunification Practice Record for Child Care Programs
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Emergency Drill and Reunification Practice Record for Child Care Programs

Use this two-page printable form to document and review each emergency drill or tabletop exercise. Record the drill type, attendance and accountability, access and support needs, family notificatio... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Safety · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Open to New Perspectives: Daily Reflection Checklist for Child Care Providers
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Open to New Perspectives: Daily Reflection Checklist for Child Care Providers

Use this two-page daily practice sheet to build more welcoming interactions with diverse children, families, and colleagues. Check in before responding, while listening, and after a conversation to... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Family, Listening · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Listening Reflection Card for Child Care Conversations
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Listening Reflection Card for Child Care Conversations

Use this two-page printable reflection card after a conversation with a child, family member, or colleague to slow down and listen with curiosity. The checklist and guided prompts help educators no... Read more
School Age · Admin, English, Family, Listening · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
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