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Spreading Holiday Cheer in Your Child Care Program: Simple Ways to Create Joyful Memories
Learn how to bring holiday cheer to your classroom with developmentally appropriate activities, joyful traditions, and simple ways to make the season special—plus a limited-time opportunity to “Grow & Glow” with Elite’s Christmas training sale.

Elite Team of Educators
3 days ago


Early Childhood Educators Preparing for emergencies and disasters
As an early childhood educator, you are a front-line supervisor with custodial responsibility for tens or hundreds of young children....

Sheika Petteway
Sep 19, 2023


Fun Activities for Children with Autism
At the root of questions about the most appropriate educational fun activities for autistic children is the need to understand that your...

Sheika Petteway
Sep 5, 2023


Elite Educational Enterprises Returns for Annual Recharge Early Childhood Educators Conference
Houston, Texas – Elite Educational Enterprises, a pioneer in professional development for educators, is eager to announce their highly...

Sheika Petteway
Aug 23, 2023


Staying Motivated While Pursuing Your Career In Early Childhood Education
You may have set your long-term goals and started on your journey. But suddenly, somewhere between your original plan and your ongoing...

Sheika Petteway
Aug 20, 2023


From Passion To Pushing
Let's discuss how starting something new give you an extra amount of energy to pull from. Initially, the idea of something fresh and...

Sheika Petteway
Aug 10, 2023


"In The Arms" Policy for Infant Programs
Infants need to be held often. Your arms should be "full" for the majority of the day. Infants should be held while taking a bottle, not...

Sheika Petteway
Jul 27, 2023


Mid-Year Cheer: Six Things to cheer about in July
July starts a new year for me because it's my birthday month. It's hard to imagine that we're already midway through the year. So if...

Sheika Petteway
Jul 6, 2023


Summer Safety Plans for Early Childhood Programs
Summertime often brings about many new experiences and opportunities for growth, allowing children to venture into unfamiliar areas as...

Sheika Petteway
Jun 27, 2023


Five Things To Keep In Mind As A New Preschool Teacher
The new school year is swiftly approaching. Those who have just embarked on an educational career as preschool teacher will confront...

Sheika Petteway
Jun 21, 2023


Keeping my ethical values as an early childhood educator
Most of us acknowledge the need for having strong ethical principles in the workplace, and even in society.

Sheika Petteway
Jun 13, 2023


Bloom Where You Are Planted
No matter where you are in your journey or what role you are in within your career, you should try as much as you can to gain experience and

Sheika Petteway
May 25, 2023


I am proud to be an early childhood professional
Today I was idly scrolling to find some new reads about this educational leadership when I stumbled upon this article titled "Why I quit...

Sheika Petteway
Mar 12, 2023


Biting in Early Childhood and How to Respond
Okay, teachers, let's talk about something that's not often discussed but should be treated with great importance- children biting....

Sheika Petteway
Oct 4, 2022


Elite Educational Enterprises Announces Recharge Child Care Conference
In-person and virtual tickets for child care center director, professional, and teacher equipping event are now available HOUSTON, TEXAS,...

Elite Team of Educators
Aug 23, 2022


School Readiness Checkpoint
It's that time of year again! The mid-year checkpoint. A time to review the goals and objectives you had made at the beginning of the...

Sheika Petteway
Jul 12, 2022


Revamping Your Approach To Early Childhood School Leadership
School leadership is one complex field that is ever-changing & constantly evolving like the learners & educators it represents. It's no...

Sheika Petteway
Apr 11, 2022


Striving to be A better Child Care Director
Webster dictionary defines minimum as the least quantity assignable, admissible or possible. For so long, my measurement of meeting the...

Sheika Petteway
Jan 21, 2022


Why Some Kids Fail to Thrive in Remote LearninG?
Remote learning has opened up a new frontier in education for both teachers and parents. While many students have adapted well to...
Jeline Bondle
Dec 6, 2021


Building Healthy Relationships in the Child Care Program
Good relationships in child care refer to building and maintaining the trust and respect with your co-workers, families you serve, and...

Sheika Petteway
Nov 15, 2021


Three Things Every Child Care Worker Need From The School Management
Working in childcare can be very challenging for some people; however, there are fun times when working around a group of toddlers or...

Sheika Petteway
Oct 15, 2021


Beat the heat this Summer!
Name a person who does not look forward to Summer? Grilling outdoors, relaxing pool days, and family vacations are just some of the...
Elite Team of Educators
Jul 12, 2021


How Can I Manage My Time Better as a Child Care Director?
Time Management Strategies for Child Care Directors

Sheika Petteway
Jun 7, 2021


5 Reasons Why I Love Working In Child Care
Most people choose to work in childcare because they enjoy working with children. You may have a large number of siblings, relatives, or...

Sheika Petteway
May 23, 2021


I Am A Child Care Leader
The word leadership is not a word you hear too often connected to child care. According to the New Oxford American Dictionary, leadership...

Sheika Petteway
Mar 1, 2021
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