Building Resilience: Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Little Ones

Within each tiny adventurer lies a hidden treasure: the seeds of emotional intelligence and resilience. As early childhood educators, we are vital to tending these seeds, ensuring they blossom into vibrant tools for navigating life's inevitable journey.

How Campaign Funding For Childcare Is Helping More Parents Than Ever Run For Office

As the drumbeat for more funding for childcare increases across the public and private sectors, a new report sheds light on how crucial this funding can be in getting a more representative government.

Recent Revenues Coming in Below Governor's Budget Projections

Administration Projects Personal Income Tax (PIT) Revenue to Increase 12 Percent in Current Year. The 2024-25 Governor's budget projects that PIT revenue will grow 12 percent this year, from $101.7 billion in 2022-23 to $113.8 billion in 2023-24.

From Montessori to Waldorf: Unveiling the Educational Labyrinth

Lost in the educational labyrinth? California childcare providers fear not! This post navigates the choppy waters of Montessori, Waldorf, and beyond, equipping you with the knowledge and resources to chart your course toward nurturing every child's unique brilliance.

Here are two child credits parents can take advantage of this tax season

The cost to raise a child has become expensive for parents in the U.S. As tax season approaches, it's smart to pay attention to tax breaks related to children and care expenses. Costs for child care have increased significantly due to inflation.

Listening to America – The Childcare Cliff

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The nation is in the midst of a childcare crisis. Without pandemic related relief funds, preschools and daycares will have to hike prices or lower teacher pay to stay afloat.

How to Prepare a Child for Starting Childcare

It can be difficult for parents to let go of their children and trust that they will be well-cared for.

Building Safe Havens: Cultivating Trauma-Informed Early Childhood Classrooms

In the nurturing world of early childhood education, creating a trauma-informed classroom becomes an essential mission, a safe haven where healing can begin and every child can thrive.

The Child Tax Credit deal is great, but it’s not a solution to the childcare crisis

Childcare expert Elliot Haspel argues that while the deal is to be applauded, it’s important that policymakers and the public understand that child tax credits are not a childcare policy, and this deal does nothing to change the need for major Congressional action on childcare.

Unveiling the Magic of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

As aspiring childcare providers, embracing DAP isn't just about following guidelines; it's about crafting environments that nurture the whole child, fostering their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in a way that feels natural and inspiring.