Better Kid Care
Better Kid Care provides evidence-informed professional development to early care and education and youth development professionals to improve the quality of their care and educational practices. Online training is available for child care professionals with more than 300 relevant courses.
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Better Kid Care's On Demand distance education system provides professional development online anytime you are ready to learn! Review the course list and read frequently asked questions.
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Better Kid Care News
March 10, 2025
Provider Spotlight Interview: Lindsey Brown
Meet Lindsey Brown, owner and director of Brown's Family Child Care LLC in Franklin, PA. Lindsey operates this Nature Explore-certified group child care facility at her home. The slogan is "nature-based early learning." She will be moving to a new facility with even more space for nature-based learning in a few months.
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March 10, 2025
The Tapestry of Children's Big Emotions: Strategies that Support Social-Emotional Learning
"In emotionally supportive classrooms, teachers foster a climate of respect and communication, thus fostering positive relationships. They limit punitive and negative behaviors while being aware, responsive, and comforting toward children's needs" (Paschall et al., 2023, pg. 3).
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February 14, 2025
Packing Materials Present Opportunities
Oh my gosh! Look at these packing materials! They came shipped in containers, protecting important products. Now what? They could go to a landfill. Better yet, they could get recycled. Even better yet, they could become loose parts, FREE play materials in your early care and education (ECE) or out-of-school time (OST) program.
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February 11, 2025
Health and Safety Reminders At Your Fingertips
Everyone needs a reminder every once in a while. That’s true for both new employees and highly experienced employees. Better Kid Care has updated two important health and safety reminders. See the updated diaper-changing procedure and handwashing poster.
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