Engaging Fathers in Childcare: Crafting Inclusion Strategies for Every Stage

This article explores innovative strategies to engage fathers more actively in your childcare program, with ideas tailored for each age group, from infants to five-year-olds.

Offering Comfort in Crisis: Helping Children Navigate Grief and Change

This guide offers strategies and resources for childcare providers to help children cope with grief and adjust to life changes.

The Childcare Cliff: $122 Billion Dollar Crisis, But Whose Problem Is It?

September can be a challenging month for parents. For many, the back-to-school frazzle, change in routine, and the frequent viruses and stress that come with the change of season can be a significant test of will. The juggle is undoubtedly real. For the parents of 3.

The Rise of Nature-Based Education: What California Childcare Providers Should Know

Nature-based education is an approach that uses natural environments to enhance learning. This method has seen a rise in recent years as research continues to illustrate the plethora of benefits that come with outdoor learning.

Incorporating Physical Activity into Your Childcare Routine: Guidelines and Recommendations

Incorporating physical activity into your childcare routine can sometimes be challenging due to time constraints, space limitations, and other factors. However, with some planning and creativity, it is possible to integrate physical activity into your daily routine in a fun and engaging way.

The Magic of Paws and Claws: The Benefits of Pet-Assisted Therapy in Early Childcare Settings

In this post, we will delve into the fascinating world of pet-assisted therapy and how it can enrich the learning environment for children in early childcare settings.

Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Early Childhood: Why it Matters and How to Do It

By fostering a growth mindset in children from an early age, we can help them to become more resilient, motivated, and successful learners. But how?

Shaping the Future: The Role of Childcare Providers in Advocacy and Activism for California's Educational Policies

By participating in policy discussions, childcare providers can influence the formation of policies, helping to create a more supportive and effective framework for quality early learning and care in California.

The California Childcare Subsidy System: An Overview

These subsidies are available to low-income families and are based on factors such as family size, income, and the age of the children. Over time, these subsidies have undergone numerous revisions, which have had significant impacts on both families and childcare providers.

What America can learn from Canada’s new ‘$10 a Day’ child care system

GIBSONS, British Columbia — Two years ago, Marisol Petersen’s family was paying more than $1,200 a month for her son to attend child care in this small, coastal town about 20 miles across the Howe Sound from Vancouver.