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 ofrece una variedad de recursos en español. Encuentre cursos, folletos, y guías para navegar en nuestra plataforma de aprendizaje de BKC On Demand. ¡Explore nuestras propuestas para apoyar su viaje de aprendizaje o comparta recursos con otros!
Better Kid Care News
August 17, 2026
Paid in Full!
Imagine the relief of hearing professional development is paid in full! Or using leftover grant dollars for future staff learning instead of losing them. Banked course prepayments make both possible—saving budget and stress.
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June 10, 2026
What Do Effective Teams Do?
Take a moment to consider the value of teaming and collaborating in early childhood education (ECE). What do effective teams do? How might you benefit from teaming and collaborating? Who is part of your team? How do you contribute positively to the team?
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May 14, 2026
Time to Check In (and Try Affirmations)!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (founded in 1949) and for CDA candidates, it's a good time to self-reflect on how you are currently feeling about your CDA experience.
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May 13, 2026
Movement is Key to Infant-Toddlers' Intertwined Learning
Recently, Zero to Three (2026) highlighted research about infants' intertwined skill development.
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