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14 Simple Christmas Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! If you're looking for festive activities to do with your little ones or ideas to pass on to your teachers to do in the classroom, look no further. Here are 12 simple Christmas activities that your toddlers and preschoolers will love.
17 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Daycare
If you are considering starting a childcare business, you will want to read this article! I have compiled a list of 17 things I wish I knew before starting my daycare.
13 Hacks to Make Running a Daycare Business Easier
If you already have a daycare or are considering starting a childcare business, you will want to read this blog post! We have compiled a list of 13 hacks that will make running your daycare much easier.
The 7 Must-Have Software Management Tools For Every Daycare
As a childcare business owner, you always look for ways to improve systems and processes. Here are seven software applications to help you run your daycare business more efficiently.
3 Fun & Easy Halloween Ideas For Your Childcare Staff
We often plan fun parties for our kiddos in our child care programs, but do you plan something fun for your staff as well? Your teachers & staff love to have fun too and it is extremely important to make fun in the workplace a #1 priority.
Why Raising Tuition Rates is Essential for Your Daycare
If you are an owner or director of a child care program, it's no secret that your business needs to bring in more revenue if you want to continue providing quality services. The best and fastest way to do this is by raising tuition rates.
How To Deal With Parents Who Consistently Pay Tuition Late!
Collecting late tuition is one of the more unpleasant jobs of running a daycare or child care center. Use the following tips and suggestions to make this task a little easier.
The 12 Most Common Child Care Business Mistakes
When it comes to child care, there is a lot that goes into running a successful business. From enrolling children to hiring the right employees to marketing your business, you need to know what mistakes to look for to ensure you do not make them yourself.
The Controversy of Universal Preschool and How It Affects Childcare Providers
There is much debate surrounding universal preschool and its effects on childcare providers. On the one hand, some argue that universal preschool should be offered to all children to give them a head start in their education.
One Surefire Way to Boost ECE Staff Retention
As ECE leaders and directors, it's easy to assume your team is happy as long as they are showing up for work every day and not complaining, but the truth is that most of your staff will not voice their concerns or give feedback unless you ask them.
8 Ways To Prioritize Your Mental Health As A Childcare Provider
Taking care of your mental health is an absolute priority. As early educators, we often believe that we have to be there for everyone else and give to everyone else first before we take time for ourselves.
Dealing With Staff Conflicts and Difficult Conversations In Your Childcare Business
Dealing with staff conflicts and having difficult conversations is one of the toughest parts of the child care business. Still, it's absolutely necessary if you want to retain high-quality staff and maintain an amazing work culture.
9 Ways to Boost Child Care Enrollment: Tips for Providers
As a provider of early childhood education and care, you know that enrollment is key to your success. However, it can be challenging to come up with ideas to fill those empty spaces, and as you probably know, if you have open spaces, you are leaving massive money on the table.
20+ Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
National Teacher Appreciation Week is in May every year! Let’s take the opportunity during this special week to thank our wonderful teachers that help our children and impact their future. Here are 20+ creative gift ideas to celebrate your teachers!
The 4 Top Mistakes Child Care Centers Make When Giving A Tour
Too often, child care businesses miss out on new enrollments by making these 4 mistakes when giving a tour.
1. Not preparing. Too many facilities look unkept and dirty. Make sure to look at your daycare or center with fresh eyes, as if it were your first time walking through the door.
How to Make Your Childcare Business Stand Out: 13 Ideas That Parents Will Love
If you're a daycare provider, you know that the competition is fierce. Parents have a lot of choices when it comes to finding quality child care for their little ones. So how can you make your daycare business stand out from the rest?
6 Creative Ways Celebrate Your Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
National Teacher Appreciation Week is every year in May. Let’s take the opportunity during this special week to thank our wonderful teachers that help our children and impact their future. Research shows that when our teachers feel appreciated, they are more satisfied with their profession and overall happier.
Pros and Cons of Allowing Camera Access in Your Child Care Center
You may be considering whether or not to allow parents camera access in your child care centers. Allowing access to cameras has been a very controversial topic with various opinions. Here, we'll explore the pros and cons of allowing camera access in your child care center. Then, I'll tell you whether we enable parents to view the cameras in our center and why or why not.
6 Must-Do’s To Effectively Communicate To Staff
As a child care director or owner, keeping your staff communication flowing smoothly is essential. Not only does it make for a more organized and efficient workplace, but good communication also helps to create a positive and productive team environment. Unfortunately, 71% of employees believe that their leaders do not spend enough time communicating goals and plans. It's time to fix this.
How To Avoid Burnout in Childcare
Are you a child care director or owner who feels like you’re constantly running on empty? If so, you’re not alone. With the demands of the job and the constant needs of the children and staff, many child care professionals experience burnout at some point in their careers.