💌 Hello, Michigan Educators!

Greetings from the mitten state — where the snowflakes sparkle, the lakes shimmer, and child care professionals like you make every community stronger!

From Detroit to the Upper Peninsula, Michigan’s child care providers are shaping bright futures with creativity, patience, and heart. You are the calm in the morning rush, the encourager of independence, and the keeper of crayons, snacks, and dreams. 💙



We’re celebrating you — the everyday difference-makers in Michigan’s child care world!

No Tricks, Just Treats — Halloween Discounts Inside!

ChildCareEd is offering spooktacular savings on our child care provider courses — but hurry, these deals disappear in just a few days!

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! 👻

🆕 New Class Alert!

45-Hour School-Age Methods and Materials Course

🎉 Big news, New York providers! ChildCareEd has launched an exciting new course designed especially for those who work with older children — and it’s packed with fresh ideas and inspiration.

11/03/2025 to 12/03/2025 at ZOOM Classroom

🪴 Pro Tip: This course meets training requirements for Michigan child care providers and is an excellent step toward professional advancement!

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

Basic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding Awareness



October 30 - 6:45pm to 09:45pm

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

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

🌟 Featured Michigan-Approved Courses

ChildCareEd is an Approved training organization through the MIRegistry. As an Internationally Accredited organization through IACET, ChildCareEd adheres to high-quality standards for all trainings offered.

• 🌼 45 hour Growth and Development Birth-age 12 ONLINE
• 🧸 45-Hour Preschool Curriculum
• 📖 45-Hour Infant and Toddler Curriculum
• 🧠 45-Hour School Age Curriculum
• ✨ Appropriate Precautions in Transportation of Children

✨ 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!

🧠 Did You Know? — Michigan Fun Fact

Michigan was one of the first states to establish a statewide quality rating system for child care programs — paving the way for excellence through the Great Start to Quality initiative. 🌟

And here’s a fun one: Michigan is home to more than 11,000 inland lakes — meaning you’re never more than six miles from a lake or stream! Perfect for outdoor learning adventures and fresh-air playtime inspiration. 🌊

🎃 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! ✨

🌈 A Note of Gratitude

You make Michigan’s early childhood community shine brighter every single day.

Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the countless ways you make children feel safe, seen, and celebrated. 💙