ChildCare Education Institute

Every year, hashtag reminds us why professional development matters — not just for compliance, but for the growth and confidence of the educators who make early learning possible.

We’re looking forward to sessions on professional development and leadership — the very areas that drive our work at CCEI. These conversations shape how we build better tools, more engaging training, and stronger support for the ECE community.

If you’ll be in Orlando, stop by booth 1101 to connect next week! We’d love to hear about you, your center, and how we can help educators and centers nationwide continue to grow their journey.

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Your childcare program is only as strong as the team behind it. Supporting and engaging your staff helps prevent burnout, boost morale, and create a thriving culture where children flourish.

Here are some ideas to keep your team inspired - via brightwheel https://mybrightwheel.com/blog/staff-engagement-ideas

Excellent care for children starts with intentional self-care for educators! Preschool days are busy, so leaders need to encourage teachers to find time to relax and recharge. What are your favorite tips for getting restful sleep at night?

In this article, The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) rounds up a few additional tips for getting a good night's sleep so teachers can feel their best in the classroom every day. 👏 Check it out here: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/blog/better-sleep

Keep your credentials up to date with CCEI! Our Director’s Certificate Renewal Program provides 20 clock hours of business and administrative training required to maintain your certification. Learn more and enroll today: https://www.cceionline.com/directors-certificate-renewal/

Planning a field trip for the new school year?

Make safety your first stop with our "Transportation and Field Trip Safety for Child Care Centers" course! This training covers everything early childhood professionals need to know to transport young children safely and confidently.

✅ Vehicle safety & maintenance
✅ Staff training & supervision
✅ Child restraint systems
✅ Field trip procedures & more

Check it out: https://www.cceionline.com/course/transportation-and-field-trip-safety-for-child-care-centers/

Our sister company StraighterLine is doing something pretty cool today — they're giving away entire FREE semesters of college courses! Perfect if you know someone who needs to finish their degree.... or is just getting started. Worth a share! 🎓

Finish Your Degree | StraighterLine Welcome to your way back to your degree. The countdown has begun to Wednesday, August 6.

If your early childhood education degree was put on hold, StraighterLine is dropping something exciting for you on August 6th.

Big news is coming August 6. If you or someone you know has been thinking about going back to college, this could be the perfect moment to take that first step. 🎓 Stay tuned at FinishYourDegree.org

Calling all Florida educators looking to earn their FCCPC School-Age Credential! The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe and CCEI are teaming up to offer a fully online, self-paced credential program for school-age educators in after care settings. By joining the cohort, you'll get support with weekly check-ins from learning coaches. The best part? The Florida TEACH Scholarship will cover the cost.

Mark your calendars because registration opens on August 1st and lasts all month long! Learning begins on October 15th. For more details, visit https://landing.cceionline.com/elc-fccpc-cohort-english.

FCCPC School Age Cohort | CCEI Earn your FCCPC at no cost with CCEI through Florida’s TEACH scholarship. Partner with CCEI today to advance your career as a child care provider.

Looking to boost language and communication skills in the classroom?

Start by creating a language-rich environment by labeling classroom items and narrating daily routines with descriptive language.

Check out tips like this in District Administration's roundup of 7 strategies for preschool learning: https://districtadministration.com/opinion/7-strategies-for-preschool-learning-that-will-last/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

If you're on the fence about your staff training, take a look at what Nicole has to say! Program directors love CCEI not just for the quality of our content, but for how easy it is for every team member to access and use.

Nearly 1 in 5 children faces hunger.

As early childhood educators, you're uniquely positioned to spot signs of food insecurity, such as fatigue, trouble concentrating, and behavioral changes.

When a child is experiencing food insecurity, providers can play a vital role in supporting the family.

Take a look at ZERO TO THREE's guide on how to be a resource for families in need: https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/no-baby-goes-hungry-ensuring-infant-and-toddler-food-security/

From words of encouragement to a simple smile, the path to self-regulation looks different for every child. When teachers co-regulate with intention and adapt to each child’s unique needs, they help speed up the process.

Check out The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)’s latest article for practical tips on creating a nurturing, supportive environment: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/jul2015/rocking-rolling