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Playground Safety
04/20/2023Have you looked at your playground from the eye level of the children in your care? Doing so will show you how children view the world and everything in it. Adults cannot always see everything from our bird's-eye view. If you are prepared to ensure the safety of children in an outdoor environment, ... Playground Safety
National Learn About Butterflies Day
03/14/2023March 14 is National Learn About Butterflies Day! Pinterest This is a great opportunity to learn about caterpillars and butterflies. One of my favorite ways to help children learn about the life cycle of butterflies is by raising your own butterflies in the classroom. Purchase caterpillars and a h... National Learn About Butterflies Day
Nevada Child Care Training and Courses
05/17/2023Nevada Child Care Training and Courses All caregivers working in licensed child care facilities regardless of type (Center-Based, Group-Home and Family Child Care) are required by Child Care Licensing regulations to complete 24 hours of training annually. Twelve of these hours must be specif... Nevada Child Care Training and Courses
Supervising staff in Childcare
05/17/2023Administrations in childcare settings are responsible for ensuring that all staff are meeting expectations and providing high-quality care to the children in the facility. In order to accomplish this, administrators must make time to observe, supervise, and provide feedback in a timely manner. Under... Supervising staff in Childcare
International Day of Families
05/16/2023Yesterday was International Day of Families! Spending time with our loved ones will always be precious, but did you know our families play a more critical role in our well-being and development? Quality family time helps children develop emotional intelligence and improves their mental health. Child... International Day of Families
Oregon’s Family Child Care Scholarship
05/15/2023Oregon’s Family Child Care Scholarship supports professional development for Oregon’s Registered Family and Certified Family Child Care Providers. If you are the Provider named on an Oregon Registered Family or Certified Family Child Care license, you may be eligible for a scholarship to... Oregon’s Family Child Care Scholarship
Meet Our Trainers
10/06/2022Ever wondered who the faces are behind ChildCareEd? Allow us to introduce you to some of our staff! Lori Swerda "I am Lori Swerda, or Ms. Lori in my teacher role! This is my favorite family picture with my two teenage daughters and two pups. We are obsessed with visiting Disney World whenever we... Meet Our Trainers
Teacher of the Year 2022
12/16/2022Two Pre-K Teachers Awarded Teacher of the Year in New Mexico and Maryland WBUR Public Radio; Boston - Early childhood educators rarely get the spotlight typically saved for K-12 teachers. But that’s starting to change, as two states have recently awarded teachers of young children top honor... Teacher of the Year 2022
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Infants and Young Children
06/22/2021What is TBI? What is TBI? According to the CDC, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is any injury that "affects how the brain works." TBIs range in severity and effects, both short- and long-term. TBIs can result from a simple bump of the head, but without quick and professional care, can becom... Traumatic Brain Injuries in Infants and Young Children
Supporting children’s early language and literacy development
11/29/2022Research has shown that without a strong foundation in reading, children are left behind at the beginning of their educational careers. The purpose of emergent literacy instruction is not to teach children how to read. The purpose is to teach the foundation that will provide children in their later ... Supporting children’s early language and literacy development
