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The Anatomy of a Great Childcare Center

Every childcare center is unique and uses various market differentiators to talk about itself and set itself apart from other childcare providers in the area. But, there are some guiding principles that universally make for a great childcare center. Take a moment and think through what parents are looking for when they do a site visit to see if your childcare center is right for them. These are the items that make up the anatomy of a great childcare center. To help you plan and market your

Date Icon October 12, 2018 Comment Icon No Comment

The Next Big Thing in Childcare Center Software

Part-time students are no surprise to you. Parents have been seeking part-time care for years, but as the internet grows and connects people more and more, it makes it easier to find flexible care beyond what childcare centers are currently offering. We know what you’re thinking: more flexibility sounds like an accounting and scheduling nightmare. How can you compete with the semi-retired caregivers and stay-at-home moms marketing themselves on websites like care.com?

Date Icon September 26, 2018 Comment Icon No Comment

A Director’s Role is Critical to Childcare Center

As the director of a childcare center, you play an important role. In fact, you play many important roles and ultimately are the glue that keeps the whole operation together. It can be exhausting work, but with the right tools and the right team, you can see the important impact your work has on your staff and the families you serve.

Date Icon September 13, 2018 Comment Icon No Comment

Why you need more than an Accounting Software to Manage your Childcare Center

Many childcare administrators would probably list accounting tasks as the ones they would like to eliminate or simplify on their to-do list. While there are great accounting programs out there to assist businesses with their accounting, your business isn’t just any business.

Date Icon September 5, 2018 Comment Icon No Comment

Getting the Most Out of Labor Day Weekend With Your Children

Parents face a surprising reality each summer: you only get 18 summer vacations with your children before they become adults, and each year brings you one step closer to that milestone. Be sure to soak it all in by making the most of Labor Day weekend as you wrap up summer and spend some added time with your little ones doing family activities.

Date Icon August 29, 2018 Comment Icon No Comment

Childcare Communication Tools that Help Teachers Communicate with Parents

As you get back into the swing of things with the school year starting, now is a great time to evaluate your childcare center’s communication with parents. Things to look for in your evaluation: Ensure communication is clear If action is required, reiterate what’s expected at the end of the communication to better ensure the action is taken

Date Icon August 23, 2018 Comment Icon No Comment

School Calendar Software to Bring Your School Into the 21st Century

Imagine this. You hand your school’s calendar of events to your students and tell them to be sure mom or dad gets it. It goes in a backpack full of other trinkets and school supplies. Months later mom or dad cleans out the backpack and finds the calendar and realizes why they didn’t know about your great events until it was too late.

Date Icon August 13, 2018 Comment Icon No Comment

Back to School Ideas to Start on the Right Foot

It’s just about time to return to more structured learning and curriculum in your childcare as we gear up for a new school year. Here are some tips to start the school year strong. Get to know parents While your focus as the school year begins is probably on your students and what you’ll be teaching them, be sure to give parents some added attention as well.

Date Icon August 8, 2018 Comment Icon No Comment

Childcare Management: How to Hire Good Staff

Like it or not, it’s now back-to-school season. As stores line the shelves with backpacks and lunchboxes, now is a good time to evaluate your childcare program to ensure you have the right people to run your childcare center this school year. Childcare staffing is a crucial aspect of your success. Your people are your most valuable asset. Here’s how to guarantee you hire the right staff from the start.

Date Icon August 2, 2018 Comment Icon No Comment

Supporting the Reggio Emilia Approach in Your Childcare Center

The Reggio Emilia Approach is a way of self-directed experiential learning. Teachers are there to provide some structure by facilitating activities in the classroom, but don’t provide strict outcomes or steps for the activity. This method encourages children to explore, ask questions and learn through their senses instead of being told what they should be learning from the activity.

Date Icon July 24, 2018 Comment Icon No Comment

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