Mandy Welsh is a preschool teacher at the Kingswood Christian Preschool in Crozet, Virginia. Prior to her time at Kingswood, Mandy gained experience in sales and administrative roles before transitioning to working in the early child care sector. In April of 2022, Mandy began participating in ChildSavers Child Development Associate (CDA) Credentialing program, part of …
At ChildSavers, we believe ALL children can be safe, happy, healthy, and ready to learn. Our Child Development Services (CDS) team is a critical part of ChildSavers and through this program, our team of child development experts provide free or low-cost training, technical assistance, and resources for child care providers to deliver quality care. We support …
Donna Sandiford is the owner and childcare provider of Something 4 U Childcare located in Richmond, Virginia. She initially started her childcare services when she needed to dedicate full-time care for her son. Seeing how successful Donna was providing care for her son’s needs, she was approached by her son’s specialist about providing the same …
Welcoming children to a safe environment is critical to their early development. As an early childhood educator, you have the greatest commitment of shaping young minds. Part of that commitment is making sure your children are safe and secure so they can focus on learning and having fun! Feeling safe is not only essential to …
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During the first years of a child’s life, they are working to learn and develop an understanding of the world around them. Being outside allows infants and toddlers a new sensory experience. Sights, sounds, smells, and textures are different and exciting in nature. Additionally, there are also health benefits to a child being outside, like …
July is National Make a Difference to Children Month. Looking back on your childhood, try to remember who made a positive difference in your life. Can you be a person that will make a positive difference to today’s children? Of course, you can! As early childcare educators, you have amazing opportunities to make these positive …
In December 2021, we received a heartfelt volunteer request from Brandi Evans, co-founder of the Nate Evans Love and Light Foundation. Little did we know, one message from Brandi would quickly blossom into a long-lasting partnership. We were so moved to learn that the foundation Brandi created was in memory of her son, Nate Evans. …
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By Dominique Harris, BS, QMHP-C (Qualified Mental Health Professional), Trauma & Resiliency Specialist at ChildSavers. Representation matters when it comes to early childhood experiences. Relatable and culturally diverse environments are critical in early development for young children. Jump to: Here are some strategies to help represent all children in your classroom and provide positive experiences …
There’s a quote by an unknown author that says, “Children are not giving you a hard time. They are having a hard time.” Anger is a complex emotion for everyone, especially children and teens in varying stages of brain development. In this post, we’ll explore ways to help children of all ages manage their anger …
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Teaching young children empathy and modeling empathic behaviors around infants, toddlers, and young children is crucial during early development. ChildSavers Child Development Services Program Specialist, Koni Garofalo, explains 3 simple steps to fostering empathy in young kids. Jump to: What is empathy? Why is it important for kids to practice empathy? Step #1: Building relationships …
