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The Industry Leader for Online Professional Development

ChildCare Education Institute, an online child care training institution, provides continuing education, certificate programs & workforce management solutions. ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) fosters a trusted partnership with the child care industry in our mutual commitment to the continuing education and professional development of early childhood professionals. Please understand that comments posted to this page do not represent the opinions of CCEI.

08/19/2026

Supporting every child starts with the right strategies. 💡

Join us and our partners at Kaymbu on Thursday, August 20th at 4 PM ET for a free ECE PowerHour webinar: "Strategies for Supporting Children with Behavior Challenges."

Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or leading a program, addressing challenging behaviors early makes all the difference. In this session, industry experts Dr. Chrystine Mitchell (Director of ECE Operations for StraighterLine) and Jess Greengarden (Senior Director of Education and Training for Kaymbu) will share actionable insights and practical tools to help both children and educators thrive.

📋 What We’ll Cover:
- 🔍 Understanding the root of behavior challenges in early childhood
- 📊 Exploring screening tools
- 🛠️ Practical, effective classroom management strategies
- 🤝 Strengthening family partnerships through strong communication

Don’t miss this opportunity to walk away with actionable tools that transform your classroom environment and support your families.

👉 Save your spot today: https://hubs.la/Q04txHGX0

08/12/2026

Ready to build a strong, lasting team at your center? Join us for our next ECE PowerHour webinar! 💡✨

Finding and keeping passionate educators is key to a thriving program, but building a team that stays takes real strategy.

In our upcoming webinar, "Building Your Dream Team: Strategies for Hiring, Onboarding, and Retaining ECE Staff," Dr. Chrystine Mitchell (Director of ECE Operations at StraighterLine) will share practical leadership tactics to help your center succeed. Presented in partnership with Rasmussen University, this session covers everything from smart recruitment and impactful onboarding to long-term staff retention.

Webinar Details:
🗓 Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (Central)
🎓 Credit: Earn 1 hour of professional development credit

Whether you are looking to refresh your hiring pipeline or boost staff morale and longevity, this hour will equip you with real-world leadership tools you can use immediately.

🔗 Register today to secure your spot: https://hubs.la/Q04sn-Zr0

08/05/2026

Big things are happening in Florida early education! ☀️

StraighterLine’s Early Childhood Education Group (ChildCare Education Institute & ProSolutions Training) has officially partnered with the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County! 🚀

Educators across Manatee County now have access to a flexible, bilingual learning suite with 650+ courses, 45+ certificate pathways, live expert office hours, and specialized training covering everything from the science of reading to director leadership.

📢 What leadership is saying:

💬 "The more we learn together, the higher quality care we can offer children—exciting times ahead!” — Rachel Spivey, Director of Grants and Strategic Partnerships, ELC of Manatee

💬 "We are equipping local educators with the tools they need to grow their careers and build more resilient early learning environments." — Lynn Pitcavage, President & GM, StraighterLine ECE Division

We can’t wait to see the incredible impact this collaboration will have across local classrooms! 💙

07/16/2026

Better outcomes for children start with better-supported educators. ❤️

We’re excited to partner with Kaymbu to bring affordable, flexible, and accredited professional development directly to early childhood education programs! Through this partnership, Kaymbu customers will receive exclusive discounted pricing on StraighterLine's ECE training catalog—with courses from ChildCare Education Institute and ProSolutions Training—featuring curated learning pathways and CDA credentials (available in both English and Spanish). 📚✨

💬 "We want to make it as easy as possible for early childhood educators to grow in their careers, without adding more to their already busy days. Partnering with Kaymbu lets us bring flexible, high-quality training right to the teachers who do such vital work every day." – Lynn Pitcavage, President & General Manager of StraighterLine’s ECE Division

💬 "Our mission has always been to support early childhood educators, because we know that when teachers thrive, children grow. Partnering with StraighterLine allows us to provide the trusted tools and credentials ECE professionals need to succeed." — Kin Lo, CEO and Founder of Kaymbu

Let’s grow together. Learn more about the partnership and explore the available pathways today! 🚀👇

🔗https://hubs.ly/Q04pMhgz0

06/23/2026

Let's be honest—keeping up with compliance isn't just an end-of-year task. It’s a daily labor of love, but it’s incredibly easy for paperwork to drift to the back burner when you're busy running a center!

As we hit the mid-year mark, taking a little time for a proactive "health check" is the perfect way to get ahead of the busy late-summer and fall rush.

To help get the ball rolling, CCEI and ProSolutions Training have teamed up to map out a friendly, quick-check framework across 4 core focus areas.

1️⃣ Staff Training Audits: Celebrating progress on clock hours, CEUs, and upcoming CDA renewals.
2️⃣ Records Refresh: Checking in with families for updated health histories, immunizations, and emergency contacts.
3️⃣ Drills & Emergency Kits: Making sure drill logs are up to date, safety equipment is functional, and kits are fully stocked.
4️⃣ Visible Compliance: Double-checking that your mandatory public and classroom postings are proudly and clearly displayed.

Every state has its own extensive regulations, so while this tool doesn't replace your local licensing requirements, it serves as an excellent starting resource to spot-check your progress.

💡 How do you keep your center organized at the halfway point of the year? We’d love to hear your favorite tips or strategies for keeping staff training on track in the comments below!

06/19/2026

Honoring history. Empowering educators. Shaping the future. ✊🏾✨

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate freedom, resilience, and community. To our incredible network of directors and teachers: you are on the front lines of building inclusive, welcoming spaces where every single child feels seen, valued, and free to thrive.

If you are looking for a simple, meaningful way to weave the spirit of today into your classrooms, remember to keep it grounded in what young children understand best: fairness, friendship, and celebrating what makes each of us unique.

💡 Quick Tip: Take five minutes during circle time to read a story that celebrates Black joy and history, or encourage your students to draw a picture of what "fairness" and "community" look like to them. 📖🎨

How is your center pausing to celebrate and reflect? We would love to hear your ideas in the comments below! 👇🏾

06/12/2026

☀️ With summer officially here, kids are spending more time outdoors, playing around water, and exploring. While this is the best part of being a kid, it also brings a unique set of safety risks. That’s why National Safety Month is so critical for early childhood educators.

From heat exhaustion and water safety to playground injuries and proper hydration, staying vigilant and compliant with safety regulations is paramount during these warm months.

Is your staff fully equipped to handle summer-specific challenges?

Now is the perfect time to reinforce your center’s commitment to compliance. CCEI offers a robust catalog of professional development courses designed to keep your skills sharp and your program aligned with the highest safety standards.

Explore our Health, Safety, and Nutrition courses today to ensure a safe, fun, and worry-free summer: 👉 https://hubs.la/Q04lc5yZ0

06/09/2026

Join us for our next FREE ECE Power Hour webinar where we will explore the developmental foundations of early writing and how everyday classroom experiences can support this growth.

Every Mark Matters: Supporting Early Writing Development 📝

💡 What we'll cover:
- Fine Motor Skills: Play and self-care activities that build writing readiness.
- Early Writing Stages: Evolution from scribbles and basic shapes to early letter-like forms.
- Brain and Neurodevelopment: How the brain and body connect to physically write.

🌟 Bonus: You will earn 1 hour of in-service credit for attending!

🗣️ Presented by: Joni Kuhn, Assistant Professor, School of Education at Rasmussen University.

📅 When: Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM Central

Don't miss out on these fantastic insights and classroom-ready strategies.

👉 Register for this session today! https://hubs.la/Q04kHGt70

06/04/2026

June is here, and with it comes the high-energy transition to summer programs. ☀️ But for early childhood directors, June also brings a critical question: How do we keep our educators from burning out before the fall even begins?

True staff retention begins with building a "Culture of Care"—an infrastructure where teachers feel structurally supported, not just managed.

💡 What does a Culture of Care look like in practice? Instead of expecting teachers to tackle professional development during their precious weekends, carve out 45 minutes on a rainy June afternoon. Grab some iced coffee, clear the classrooms, and let your team knock out a fast-tracked course as a collective. ☕️📖

By shifting the environment, you transform training into a supportive, collective tool. You give your team the skills to manage active summer classrooms confidently—while quietly securing compliance hours ahead of the autumn rush.

This month, challenge yourself to shift the narrative. How can you use PD to support your teachers’ well-being, rather than just check a box?

Let’s lead with empathy this summer. ❤️

05/28/2026

As early childhood educators, your days are filled with offering patience, guidance, and endless kindness to the children in your care. When a child is struggling, you know exactly how to speak to them with gentleness and reassurance.

But what does your inner voice sound like when you are the one having a tough moment?
Next time you feel overwhelmed, try this simple mindset shift:

❌ Instead of: "I can’t handle this."
✅ Try: "This is a hard moment, and I’m doing the best I can."

❌ Instead of: "I'm not doing a good job."
✅ Try: "I can take this one moment at a time."

Your 1-minute reset for today:
1️⃣ Pause and notice your inner voice.
2️⃣ Place a hand on your chest and take a slow breath.
3️⃣ Offer yourself the exact same kind words you would give to a struggling child.

Prioritizing your own mental wellness isn't selfish—it's what allows you to show up fully for your students.

We’ve gathered more educator-focused mental health and wellness resources for you. Check out the link in the first comment below to explore. 👇

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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