The Group Admin Leader’s Digest

We know the work you do every day matters—shaping safe, nurturing spaces where children grow and families feel supported. This week, we’re sharing simple wins you can put into action right away—time-saving systems, staff-support ideas, and quick quality boosts that help your program feel a little lighter and even more successful.

Hello Group Admin Directors & Admins,

We truly appreciate all you do and the dedication you bring each day. To support you, we’re pleased to offer a special rate on Group Admin Online Hours: $4.90/hr (minimum 100 hours).

This offer ends January 23, 2025.

To purchase hours, please contact us at 833-283-2241 or Email us at info@childcareed.com.

Payment options:

Pay by phone: Call 833-283-2241 and we’ll assist you.
Pay by email: Save your payment method under Profile Settings in your Group Admin account, then email us with:
the number of hours you’d like to purchase, and
authorization to process payment using the saved card, including the last 4 digits of the card on file.

Thank you again for everything you do—we’re happy to help if you have any questions.

UPCOMING CLASSES

Pediatric Blended First Aid & CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant

Pediatric In-Person First Aid & CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant

Basic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding Awareness

Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act

6 Hour Medication Administration Training (MAT)

SEE FULL CLASS SCHEDULE HERE!

Level Up Your Skills!

Tracking Progress, Shaping Futures: Observation & Assessment Skills

Accurate observation and effective assessment are essential for understanding each child’s unique strengths, needs, and progress. In this course, child care providers will explore a variety of developmentally appropriate assessment methods, screening tools, and observation techniques that inform instruction and goal setting for all age groups, including children with special needs. You will learn how to document observations objectively, use multiple measures to reduce bias, and translate assessment data into meaningful short- and long-term goals. By mastering these skills, you’ll be able to individualize learning, improve program quality, and better support the development and success of every child in your care.

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Maryland Providers!

💡 MSDE TRAINING VOUCHERS ARE BACK 💡

🎓 MSDE Training Voucher Program (Maryland Providers)

Maryland child care providers may qualify for up to $400 in training vouchers through the MSDE Training Voucher Program, while funds are available.

✅ Who Is Eligible?

You may qualify if you are a Maryland child care provider with:

A Child Care Credential Level 2 or higher (at least 2 stars), OR

A Level 2+ credential that expired between July 1, 2024 and August 30, 2025

👉 How to Apply

Visit our Grants page: Maryland: MSDE Training Vouchers

Click “Interested” to receive an email with step-by-step application instructions

For full program details, visit the MSDE Training Vouchers and Reimbursements page:

https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/office-child-care/credentialing-branch/training-vouchers-and-reimbursements

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to complete required training at a reduced cost!

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Staff teamwork: consistent responses across rooms

What does “consistent responses across rooms” mean?

It means your team agrees on how to handle common situations, and you use the same basic steps in every #classroom.

For example, the response to biting should not be “very strict” in one room and “no big deal” in another. Consistency does not mean everyone has the same personality. It means everyone follows the same plan.

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