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10/23/2025ChildCareEd is Approved as a Gateways to Opportunity Registry Authorized Entity. ChildCareEd offers Gateways-approved trainings that align with ECE Credential Competencies for Levels 2–6. ChildCareEd courses may be used to fulfill in-service training requirements for those working in... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Illinois
What’s Going On in a Child’s Brain When They Play?
10/16/2025If you’ve ever watched a #toddler deeply focused on stacking blocks, #pretending to be a chef, or turning a cardboard box into a spaceship, you’ve witnessed brainpower in action. It might look like “just #play,” but under that tiny head of curls, the brain is firing off conne... What’s Going On in a Child’s Brain When They Play?
💡Beyond the Blocks: Building Quality in Early Childhood Programs
10/15/2025💡Beyond the Blocks: Building Quality in Early Childhood Programs What Defines a High-Quality Early Childhood Program A quality program is more than colorful #classrooms—it’s about relationships, intentional planning, and continuous learning. High-quality programs #nurture curiosity,... 💡Beyond the Blocks: Building Quality in Early Childhood Programs
🎨The Creative Classroom: Turning Everyday Moments into Learning Adventures
10/15/2025🎨The Creative Classroom: Turning Everyday Moments into Learning Adventures How Can Creativity Shape Early Learning? Children are naturally curious and creative—they see magic in the mundane. Creativity isn’t just about art; it’s about imagination, problem-solving, and innovati... 🎨The Creative Classroom: Turning Everyday Moments into Learning Adventures
🧠Tiny Minds, Big Discoveries: Nurturing Early Growth and Development
10/15/2025🧠Tiny Minds, Big Discoveries: Nurturing Early Growth and Development What Shapes a Child’s Early Growth and Development? From their first smile to their first day of school, a child’s journey of #growth-and- #development is nothing short of magical. Early childhood #educators #play ... 🧠Tiny Minds, Big Discoveries: Nurturing Early Growth and Development
Why Do Children Need So Much Repetition?
10/15/2025If you’ve ever spent time with #preschoolers, you know: young children love repetition. They want to hear the same story again, sing the same song over and over, or practice the same activity multiple times. But here’s the magic: that repetition isn’t just routine — it’... Why Do Children Need So Much Repetition?
💛 From Staff to Family: Stronger Teams in Child Care
10/13/2025The Heart of a Strong Child Care Team Running a child care center is both rewarding and demanding. Directors must balance licensing, #staffing, budgets, #parent communication, and staff wellbeing—often all at once. Amid the pressure, one truth shines through: a #happy, connected team is the f... 💛 From Staff to Family: Stronger Teams in Child Care
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🌈Every Child Belongs: Creating Inclusive and Safe Classrooms Where All Learners Thrive
10/09/2025🌈Every Child Belongs: Creating Inclusive and Safe Classrooms Where All Learners Thrive What Does Inclusion Really Mean in Early Childhood? Inclusion goes far beyond letting every child through the door. True inclusion means creating environments where every child — regardless of ability, ... 🌈Every Child Belongs: Creating Inclusive and Safe Classrooms Where All Learners Thrive
🌟Little Hands, Big Learning: Why Play is the Secret Ingredient to Early Childhood Growth
10/09/2025🌟Little Hands, Big Learning: Why Play is the Secret Ingredient to Early Childhood Growth Why Is Play the Heart of Early Learning? When you walk into a #preschool #classroom filled with blocks, #puzzles, and laughter, you might think the children are “just #playing.” But play is the ... 🌟Little Hands, Big Learning: Why Play is the Secret Ingredient to Early Childhood Growth
