Child Care Chronicles
Michigan Edition
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It's gonna be, May!
A Fresh Month of Learning and Growth 🌷☀️
Hello Michigan child care providers, 🌺
May flowers bring a cheerful reminder that growth, beauty, and new beginnings are all around us. Thank you for the patient and loving care you give each day. The work you do helps children feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.
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Michigan in Bloom ⭐
Fun State Fact:
Did you know? Michigan touches four of the five Great Lakes, more than any other state. 🚤
| | | | A Fresh Start for Directors 🌼 | | |
In our efforts to make our Group Admin program more visible and easier to understand for website visitors, you may notice a small change. When you are not logged into the website, the Group Admin button in the top navigation now appears as For Directors. 💻
This update is meant to better guide owners and directors toward exploring and using our Group Admin program. More updates are on the way, and we hope these changes make it even easier for directors to find the support, staff training options, and admin tools they need. 🌟
- Stay tuned for more updates. 👀
Explore More
| | | 🎓 ChildCareEd’s Alliance with Rasmussen University | |
Rasmussen University?
ChildCareEd’s alliance with Rasmussen University gives eligible students a valuable next step in their education journey. 📚 Eligible students may qualify for:
- 35% tuition savings on the Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s degree
- 20% tuition savings on most other eligible programs 💸
- Possible no-cost self-directed assessments 📝
- Possible college credit for students who completed their CDA ✅
This is a strong opportunity to highlight for students who want to turn their ChildCareEd training into progress toward a degree. 🌱
The webinar also shares helpful information about education pathways and a possible tuition grant for ChildCareEd members. 💻
🌠 Learn More and Grow
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A Time to Celebrate Teachers 🍎💐
💰 TEACHER APPRECIATION GIVEAWAY! 🍎
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ChildCareEd Teacher Appreciation Giveaway
CLICK HERE TO ENTER
We are giving away a $50 Visa Gift Card to TWO lucky winners plus a FREE course for all applicants.
How to Enter (2 Easy Steps):
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Follow ChildCareEd on at least one of our social media channels.
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Sign up for one of our free courses in the entry form. Just add it to your cart and check out — no credit card required.
Giveaway Period:
Now through May 27, 2026
Winner Announcement:
Two winners will be selected by raffle and announced on our social channels on May 28, 2026. Gift cards will be emailed to the winners.
| | | A New Month, A New Class 🚨📘 | | |
Professional Presence in Early Childhood
We are excited to share a new class with you:
Professional Presence in Early Childhood
This course is a great reminder that professionalism in early childhood is not just about policies and appearance. It is also about communication, confidence, reliability, and the way we show up for children, families, and coworkers each day. 👩🏫🤝
✅ Enroll here:
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May Deals in Full Bloom 🎟️🌼
🎟️ Coupon Corner
| | Spring into Fun Classroom Ideas 🌈🌷 | | |
May is a great time to bring fresh energy into the classroom with fun, seasonal activities.
Here are a few simple ideas to explore this week:
- create flower art with paint or paper flowers 🌸
- enjoy a spring music-and-movement break 🎶
- read books about gardens, weather, or growing things 📖
- go on a nature walk and talk about what children notice outside 🍃
- practice counting with flowers, leaves, or colorful manipulatives 🔢
- invite children to talk about signs of spring and changes they see 🌞
Simple seasonal activities can bring joy, creativity, and connection into your classroom. 🥰
More MAY FUN Resources:
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Bring Training to Your Team 💻🏫
Request Onsite or Virtual Training
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Looking for a simple way to bring learning to your whole team?
Ask about onsite or virtual training options for your program and help your staff grow together. ?
Whether you are planning ahead for an in-service day, a staff development session, or a live virtual class, we are here to help make training more convenient and effective for your group. ✨
Submit an On-site Request
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☀️ Spanish Language Support for Select Group Trainings
If your team includes Spanish-speaking staff, ChildCareEd offers Spanish language support for select onsite and Zoom instructor-led group trainings.
If you are interested in scheduling a training, contact us to learn more about available topics and support options.
View full details
Contact us anytime! We’re happy to assist.
support@childcareed.com
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A Fresh Read for the Week 📰🌼
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👧 How can Michigan child care providers earn a CDA?
This short guide helps child care directors and #providers in #Michigan understand how to earn the nationally recognized #CDA using flexible online and local options. It explains the steps, where to find approved courses, how to prepare for the assessment, and how to renew. Use the links to trusted resources and remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency.
Continue Reading
| | | | Stay Connected This May 📱✨ | | |
. 📣Follow ChildCareEd on social media 📲💚
🌸 Share your favorite spring or flower-themed classroom activity
🌼 Explore new resources connected to featured trainings 📚
🌷 Tag a fellow provider who helps children bloom, learn, and shine 💛
Follow ChildCareEd and visit www.ChildCareEd.com for fresh ideas, helpful resources, and child care trainings all season long! 🌞✨
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Helping Little Feelings Bloom Gently 🌈🤍
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Big feelings are part of early childhood, and children need calm adults to help them through those hard moments.
This week, focus on gentle ways to support emotional regulation:
- stay calm and speak softly 🗣️
- get low and close when a child is upset 🤲
- offer simple choices ✅
- help name the feeling 😊
- use breathing, movement, or quiet time to reset 🌬️
Children do not always need a big response. Often, they need a steady one. 🌻
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This week’s CDA encouragement:
Choose one interaction with a child or family this week that stood out to you. Take a few minutes to reflect on what happened and what it showed about your teaching. ✍️
Write a few notes about:
- what the situation was 📝
- how you responded 🤝
- how the child or family responded 💬
- what you would do again next time 🔄
These small reflections can help you:
- notice your communication strengths 🌟
- gather helpful ideas for your CDA portfolio 📂
- show how you build caring, respectful relationships 🤗
- grow your confidence one step at a time 🌱
Every meaningful interaction is part of the professional story you are building. 💛
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Don’t Miss a May Update 📬🌷
Join Our Subscription List
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Looking for an easy, flexible way to complete your child care training? ChildCareEd’s Subscription Packages give you unlimited learning power—designed for teachers, assistants, directors, and family child care providers alike!
👉 Learn more about subscriptions & Group Admin here:
https://www.childcareed.com/a/group-admin-subscriptions.html
🎁 One subscription. Endless learning. Real savings.
Train on your schedule and finish strong—no stress, no rushing.
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Stepping Into May Together 🌺
Thank you for all the care, patience, and heart you bring to children and families each day. 🤗
We know your work is not always easy, but it is deeply important. We hope this new month brings you moments of joy, small wins, and reminders that you are making a real difference. ✨
Wishing you a beautiful start to May,
The ChildCareEd Team 💛
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