🎉 Hello December!

A New Season of Learning & Joy

As New York child care providers, you know that December brings both excitement and challenges—shorter days, colder weather, holiday celebrations, and a lot of bundled-up little ones! This month offers wonderful opportunities to bring warmth, creativity, and connection into your early childhood program.

Whether you're preparing winter-themed activities, reviewing end-of-year compliance requirements, or planning meaningful cultural celebrations, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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December Coupon Corner

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🎄 December Delight Deal: 90-Hour Infant & Toddler

🎁 Holiday Helpers Discount: 90-Hour School-Age

❄️ Snowy Savings Special: 90-Hour Preschool

🎄 December Frosty Savings: $50 OFF Any 45-Hour Course

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📣 NEW CLASS ALERT!

✨ “Growing the Whole Child: Health, Emotions & Early Learning” — Now Available

We’re excited to announce a new online course: Growing the Whole Child: Health, Emotions & Early Learning — ideal for educators committed to nurturing every dimension of a child’s development.

Why this course matters:

Helps you understand how emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development are deeply interconnected in early childhood.
Explores critical areas like emotional growth stages, social-emotional foundations, the impact of nutrition and chronic illness, and strategies that support early language, literacy, and wellness.
Equips providers to create nurturing, holistic environments that support children’s well-being and adaptive living skills.

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Seats are limited—save your spot today!

Basic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding Awareness

Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act

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🌟 Quote of the Month

“Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them.”

— Rita Pierson

📰 Featured Article

Insights, ideas, and inspiration for your week.

👧 Understanding Childcare Licensing and Regulations in New York

Operating a childcare program in New York comes with important responsibilities. The state has strict licensing rules to ensure that children receive care in #healthy, #safe, and well-supervised environments. Whether you are planning to open a childcare center, run a family childcare #home, or work as a provider in an existing program, understanding New York’s licensing requirements is essential.

✨ Featured Activities/Social Media

🌲 Wow, a 3D Glittery Christmas Tree!

🎄 Recreate this sensory activity and tag ChildCareEd for a shout-out on our story!

🌟 Penguin Color Match Activity

The Penguin Color Match Activity is a fun and engaging literacy activity for preschoolers. It helps children to learn and identify different colors while enhancing their fine motor skills. The activity involves matching colored feathers to the corresponding penguins, providing hands-on learning and promoting early literacy development

CAREER PROGRAMS

🧤 Seasonal Reminder: Outdoor Play in Winter

Even in chilly weather, outdoor time remains an important part of New York child care regulations and best practices. The New York Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) encourages providers to ensure children get daily fresh air as long as weather conditions permit.

Tips for safe and joyful winter outdoor play:

Communicate with families about sending appropriate clothing
Keep an extra stash of hats, gloves, and socks
Shorten outside time on extremely cold or windy days
Offer nature-based activities like snow painting or animal tracking
Practice “Why Outdoor Sensory Play Differs from Sensory Bins” by allowing children to explore real winter textures

Remember: fresh air and movement support children’s immune systems, mood, and overall development—even in winter!