Budgeting Like a Boss: Budget-Friendly Incentives for Childcare Providers

Keep your childcare superstars happy & motivated! Explore creative, budget-friendly ideas for staff incentives & rewards in your California childcare program. Boost morale & build a thriving team environment!

Child care cost rising at nearly twice the pace of inflation: Research

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Achieving Excellence: Guiding Childcare Centers through California's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)

Mastering the QRIS! Unleash the potential of your program! Navigate California's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) with this detailed guide. Learn how to assess, improve, and achieve excellence in early childhood education!

Inclusive Storytelling: Choosing Books that Reflect Our World

Spark imagination & celebrate diversity! Discover the power of inclusive storytelling to foster empathy, acceptance, & a love of learning in your California childcare program.

Embracing Second Languages: Ways Directors Can Help Promote Multilingualism

Unlock the cognitive & social-emotional benefits of multilingualism in your program. Learn how to create a supportive environment & empower young minds for a globalized world! Embrace the diversity of California's childcare settings!

Project-Based Learning: Engaging Activities for Deeper Exploration in Busy Seasons

Keep the learning alive! Discover how to adapt project-based learning (PBL) during busy times in your California childcare program. Foster curiosity, problem-solving, and deeper exploration even amidst holidays & end-of-year transitions!

The Importance of Exploring Emotions: Techniques for Emotional Expression that Aren't Stressful

Help young children navigate feelings & build healthy relationships. Learn how to create a safe space for emotional expression & equip them with stress-free techniques to thrive! This equips aspiring California childcare providers to foster social-emotional learning (SEL) in their program.

Setting the Classroom for Success: Creating a Trauma-Informed Environment for Children

Every child deserves to thrive. Learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & how to create a trauma-informed classroom in your California childcare program to support all children's success!

The Art of Collaboration: Ways to Work Effectively with Co-Teachers

Explore the benefits of co-teaching models - differentiated instruction, diverse styles, & richer learning. Discover how to foster communication, respect, & a shared passion for a thriving childcare environment!

Dramatic Play Benefits and Setting Boundaries In Early Education

Unleash imagination, language & social skills through pretend play. Learn how gentle boundaries keep the learning alive & create a thriving dramatic play space for children in your program!