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Caring Across Generations
COVID-19 has called public attention to the impact of those who provide us with care. Working families have had to carry the crushing weight of care, whether it’s for their kids or aging parents as...
Recognizing Those Who Helped Get Us All Through
No one would argue that 2020 was the most devasting year that we can remember. I often found myself looking for glimmers of hope and rays of sunshine to get me through. I more often...
3 Reasons to Celebrate Earth Day with Young Children
by Savannah DiMarco on April 21, 2021 Each year, we honor Earth Day: a special day devoted to celebrating the wonder of the natural world and dreaming of ways to protect and cultivate it for years to...
Building Family Engagement through Education
SPONSORED BLOG We’ve all heard the proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” And as an ECE provider, you know firsthand how important it is for families, teachers and center staff to work...
35 Essential Questions to Ask When Choosing an ECE Program for Your Child
For parents of young children, few tasks are more stressful than choosing a child care program for your little one. Whether you are considering a preschool program at an early childhood education center or a...
Council for Professional Recognition Congratulates Katie Hamm on Dual Role at U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
The Council for Professional Recognition congratulates Katie Hamm on her appointment as acting deputy assistant secretary for early childhood development; she’s also serving as the acting associate deputy assistant secretary in the Office of Early...
Air Hugs and ACEs: Trauma in Young Children During the Pandemic
COVID-19 closed down a big part of children’s lives when it forced many of our preschools to close. Besides being places where children learn, preschools provide children with chances to make friends and build their...
What We Have Known All Along, Early Childhood Educators Are Essential
We often hear that our children are resilient, and they are, but what we hear less about are the educators. Our educators have been on the front lines from day one, supporting our youngest learners’...
Do you work for a child care program in Maryland? Learn 3 easy steps to apply for a CDA scholarship!
If you work in child care in Maryland, we have exciting news for you! We are delighted to announce that early childhood educators in Maryland are now eligible to receive full funding to apply for...