School Newsletter

February 2026

Inspirations, Insights, and Staffing Solutions

Upcoming Events

Conferences & Industry Opportunities

Mar. 6-7
First Up: Champions for Early Education
Philadelphia, PA
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Mar. 17-19
IHSA - Annual Conference
East Peoria, IL
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Mar. 24-26
PAHSA - Tracks to Connections Conference
Altoona, PA
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Apr. 7-9
NCEA - Annual Conference
Minneapolis, MN
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Apr. 10-11
SDCOE - Annual Early Years Conference
San Diego, CA
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Apr. 17-18
TLCCA - Spring State Conference
Grapevine, TX
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Apr. 23-26
OAEYC - Early Childhood Conference
Sandusky, OH
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Apr. 24-26
CAEYC - Annual Conference & Expo
Pasadena, CA
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DIRECTORS' CORNER

Supporting Your Classrooms Through a Busy February

February is a month full of excitement in classrooms. Between friendship activities, Valentine’s Day crafts, and other celebrations, this time of year tends to be fun and incredibly busy. With so much happening, having reliable support matters more than ever.

This is where ChildCare Careers supports your classrooms.

With CCC, you are not just filling a shift. You are ensuring your classrooms have steady, caring support so celebrations run smoothly and learning stays on track.

Our pricing provides peace of mind during busy months by covering:

Payroll taxes and compliance
Paid time off coverage during staff absences
Workers’ compensation coverage

February often brings extra staffing needs, teacher vacation days, seasonal illnesses, and increased activity in the classroom. CCC is here with dependable, flexible coverage, whether you need last-minute help for a special event or consistent support for the weeks ahead.

As your classrooms share kindness, creativity, and community this month, we are here to help ease the workload so your team can stay focused on children and families.

Call us at (877) 222-6070

Educator Focus

Showing Your “School Family” Some Love

By Nichloas Provenzano

It’s February and love is all around us. You might be thinking, “Really? Where?” That’s because it’s so easy to get down in the dumps during the winter months and only focus on all of the problems you face in the classroom. Just remember that Valentine’s Day is when we’re supposed to show our love to family and friends.

And what about our “school family”?

We sometimes forget about how much the students and staff need a good pick-me-up once in awhile. Why not do something today to make their day just a little bit better? So, while the little kids are passing around their Ninja Turtle and Barbie Valentine’s Day cards, I have some suggestions on how you can show the love to all those wonderful people in your building.

Buy a bunch of those silly cartoon Valentine’s Day cards and leave them in the staff mailboxes. You can write notes on them or not. Just give each person the card that’s most likely to show how important he or she is.
Treat your mentor or mentee to some chocolate or their favorite snack. Those little comfort foods can be a huge difference-maker when it comes to having an awesome day or an terrible day.
Send a simple email to some teachers that have been very helpful to you this year. Just being acknowledged can be the best feeling in the entire world.
Do something nice for the kids. We forget that this day can be really hard for some of our students. By doing something kind for the entire class, you can ensure that nobody goes home empty-handed on Valentine’s Day.

Have a great Valentine's Day!

*Excerpts taken from “Showing Your “School Family” Some Love” by Nicholas Provenzano
www.edutopia.org – Edutopia, George Lucas Learning Foundation.

Activity of the Month!

What I Love Collage

Materials Needed:

Heart-shaped Construction Paper
Magazines or Printed Pictures
Child-safe Scissors
Crayons or Markers

Children decorate a large heart-shaped paper by gluing pictures of things they love, such as family members, pets, favorite toys, friends, flowers or colors. This activity supports emotional expression, fine motor development, and early self-awareness while encouraging conversation and sharing. Teachers can invite children to talk about their collage, helping build language and social skills in a meaningful, personal way.

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