SB 462 and the Illusion of a Retention Solution
First, What Did SB 462 Actually Do? Before getting into what SB 462 has and has not accomplished, it helps to start with the basics. Texas Senate Bill 462 was filed on November 22, 2024, and went into effect on September 1, 2025. The law requires Texas Child Care Services (CCS) to give eligible children…
When Did We Become Nurses, Therapists and Scapegoats? An Opinion
A few days ago, I received a note from a doctor regarding one of the children in our care. It read, “Routine care for nosebleeds – this is taught in first aid courses that daycare should be well-versed in.” I had to sit there, breathe deeply, count to ten, and hum the ABCs…just like we…
How to Start a Career in Early Childhood Education
So You Want to Work with Kids? Here’s Where to Start!There are an estimated 8.4 million children under the age of five in the U.S.—and every single one of them deserves a warm, talented, and passionate early childhood professional. If you’re reading this, chances are you are one of those incredible people who wants to…