Better Kid Care

On Demand Professional Development

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!

December 12, 2024

Caring Routines Pave the Way for Children's Learning

Discover how incorporating caring routines in early childhood education can enhance teacher-student relationships. Practicing caring routines help both educators and children thrive by fostering kindness and empathy.

November 14, 2024

The Gift Goes On!

November is a time for gratitude and remembering our roots. This time of year, the Better Kid Care (BKC) team remembers Dr. Jim Van Horn, our program's founder. We give thanks for the more than 30-year legacy that we now stand on.

November 12, 2024

Support Early Relational Health with Safe, Stable, and Nurturing Relationships

Early relational experiences between children and caregivers that are safe, stable, and nurturing relationships (SSNRs) lay the foundation for healthy development. Learn what safe, stable, and nurturing relationships look like in the early childhood setting.

October 17, 2024

Supporting Fine and Gross Motor Skills In and Out of the Classroom

Learn the difference between fine and gross motor skills and find ideas for supporting motor skill development in the classroom and outdoors. Explore several BKC courses that support gross and fine motor skill development.