🧸 Hello, North Dakota Child Care Providers!

As October ends and cooler weather settles into North Dakota, routines begin to change. Use this time to review your classroom setup and daily schedule to keep children engaged indoors. Add cozy reading corners, sensory bins, and small-group activities to maintain calm and structure as outdoor time becomes limited.

A little preparation now helps children (and staff!) transition smoothly into the colder months. ❄️

No Tricks, Just Treats — Halloween Discounts Inside!

Get ready to treat yourself this Halloween season! 🎃 ChildCareEd is offering spooktacular savings on our child care provider courses. Whether you're looking to earn professional development hours, enhance your classroom skills, or meet state training requirements, our courses make learning easy, affordable, and fun.

Don’t miss out on these limited-time Halloween discounts — they’ll vanish faster than a ghost! 👻

Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act

October 29 - 6:45pm to 09:45pm

November 5 - 6:45pm to 09:45pm

November 8 - 8:00am to 11:00am

🌟 Featured North Dakota-Approved Courses

Featured North Dakota-Approved Courses

ChildCareEd is an Approved Sponsor with the Growing Futures Registry. ChildCareEd is an IACET accredited organization that provides CEUs for all of our online self-paced training courses. 

• 🌼 Emergent Learning & Development
• 🧸 Teacher & Me Playtime
• 📖 Community and Family Engagement in Childcare
• 🧠 Observations And Goal Setting in Childcare
• ✨ A Thoughtful Approach to Children's Mental Health

✨ Choose from a wide variety of state-approved courses designed to help you grow, inspire your classroom, and fulfill your annual training hours with ease!

🌾 Fun Fact of the Week:

North Dakota Providers Shine!

Did you know that North Dakota has over 2,000 licensed child care programs serving families across the state — from Fargo to Williston? That’s thousands of dedicated caregivers nurturing curiosity and confidence every single day. ❤️

And here’s the best part: many of those programs stay open even through those famously frosty -30°F mornings. ❄️☕ Talk about North Dakota tough!

🎃 Provider Tip of the Month — October Edition

“Play is the highest form of research.” — Albert Einstein

October is the perfect time to mix learning with a little spooky fun! 🍁 Encourage curiosity and exploration by turning everyday classroom moments into magical learning adventures.

Set up a Pumpkin Discovery Station where children can scoop, sort, and count pumpkin seeds — practicing fine motor skills and early math without even realizing it! Or try a “Witch’s Brew Sensory Bin” with water beads, spoons, and cups to inspire imaginative play. 🧙‍♀️

Remember, every giggle and “boo!” is a chance to learn. Keep the spirit of play alive and watch little minds light up like jack-o’-lanterns! ✨