Child Care Chronicles

Texas Edition

Howdy, Texas Providers! 🤠

Whether you’re managing big energy, big feelings, or big messes (sometimes all at once), we’re here to support you. This week’s newsletter includes a new class highlight, a helpful whole-child article, a Texas-style Big Feelings Helper, space for coupons and upcoming classes, plus quick social media games you can post in minutes.

Texas Partnership Spotlight: BakerRipley & ChildCareEd

Big news for Texas providers!

BakerRipley has contracted with ChildCareEd as one of its official experts for teacher training. If you are a childcare provider or teacher working with BakerRipley, this partnership makes your professional growth easier and more affordable.

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🚨 New Class Alert!

Environments That Inspire Independence

and Exploration

This training empowers child care providers with practical strategies to design nurturing, inclusive environments that promote emotional health, independence, and curiosity in young children.

Discount Zone: Don’t Miss These!

Level Up Your Career in the New Year! Take $100 off select CDA training

$20 Off Health, Nutrition, and Safety Classes

Lunar New Year Learning $10 select 3 hour trainings

$50 Off 45-Hour Online/Self-Paced Course

More Discounts

Fun Corner: Giggles + Good Vibes

Texas provider life this week:

“Today’s schedule: teach, snack, clean, repeat… and someone will absolutely ask for ‘just one more snack.’” 😄🍎

Quick motivation:

Your steady voice and consistent routines help children feel safe—especially when their feelings feel bigger than their words.

“May your coffee stay hot and your glitter stay in the art area.” ✨☕

Save Your Spot—Upcoming Trainings

Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act

B asic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding Awareness

Are You Looking for Onsite or Virtual Trainings?

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If you don’t see what you need on our calendar, you can request an onsite or virtual training for a group of 10 or more here:

Submit an On-site Request

📰 Featured Article

Insights, ideas, and inspiration for your week.

👧 Texas Providers: Elevate Your Program with BakerRipley and ChildCareEd

Great News for Texas Child Care Programs!

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership that will bring high-quality training to childcare providers in Texas. BakerRipley has contracted with ChildCareEd to serve as one of its official experts for #teacher training.

✨ Featured Activities/Social Media

💗Reeling you in with this adorable Valentine’s Day activity Sharpen fine motor and hand-eye coordination skills.

Tag your friends in the comments to share this video and give ChildCareEd a follow 💗

Build-a-sweater and tag ChildCareEd on your version of this fine motor winter activity for a feature in our stories and a repost

Tag your friends in the comments to share this video and give ChildCareEd a follow

Big Feelings Helper (Quick Script) 💛

When emotions are LOUD, because big feelings happen… even before circle time.

Try this quick “TEXAS” reset (1–3 minutes):

T — Take a breath: “Smell the flower… blow the candle.” (3 times)

E — Explain simply: “Your feelings are big. You’re safe.”

X — eXpress: point to a feelings face (mad/sad/worried/frustrated)

A — Ask a choice: “Do you need help or space?”

S — Settle: pick one calm tool below

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And that’s just the beginning! Subscribers can explore a wide variety of professional development courses to stay compliant, grow skills, and advance confidently.

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