As we approach the year’s final months, it’s time to consider your childcare rates. The new year is a good time to make adjustments if you’re going to alter rates. And if you can let your customers know in advance of the change, it gives them time to make other arrangements or adjust their budgeting […]
Boxborough, MA, October 3, 2022 – iCare Software, a leading childcare management software service, and Child Care Lounge, a provider of online childcare classes and training, announced a new collaboration to deliver childcare resources through the iCare Partner Marketplace – a curated list of best-fit partners designed to maximize business services for childcare providers. […]
The 4th of July is coming up fast! You can enjoy fun patriotic activities to get students in the spirit of things. Plus, since many families take vacations this time of year, it will be nice to break from the regular curriculum so that students don’t miss anything important. Childcare Activities to celebrate July 4th […]
Parents want greater transparency into their child’s early education. Daycare is no longer just about a safe space for children while parents are at work. It’s also about supporting the child’s developmental milestones and sharing those through parent-teacher communication strategies. Learn how to improve your center’s communication skills and build better transparency to communicate to […]
Parents expect their children to be safe and well cared for while attending an early childhood education center. Focusing on security measures is essential to protecting little ones and your staff. Centers must implement safety measures, including security cameras, door locks, and more, to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the facility. But you can’t just […]
You’re in the business of caring for children because it’s your passion. And for many childcare owners, that means you’d rather not talk money with parents or worry about the accounting side of things. But the reality is child care billing is one of the essential functions of any center owner. Confidence in billing and […]
Getting out of the startup phase for your daycare is a great feeling. You have the proper staffing, you’re bringing in ample tuition payments to turn a profit, and things are running smoothly. But when it comes to daycare management, there’s always something you can do to improve your service and reach your full potential. […]
Many people view Memorial Day as the start of the summer. But it has much more significant meaning than that. While you can’t get too deep into that meaning in the childcare classroom, you can help children understand that it has more to it than barbeques. When explaining Memorial Day to young children, it’s best […]
You want to be the best business owner and childcare provider available. And that means providing exceptional service to your customers in the form of quality education for children and easy administration and communication for parents. You need to get parents to sing your praises, refer their friends, and spread the word about how great […]
There will always be another task or improvement area for your childcare business. You can always get more training, improve curriculums or make minor tweaks to the classroom setting to create more dynamic learning environments. And while all these activities are essential and valuable, the most important aspects of your childcare business are income-generating tasks. […]