With the new year comes new possibilities and a chance to review your goals for your childcare center and set plans for how to achieve them this year. Running a successful childcare business is certainly challenging. But by setting goals, you’ll have a blueprint for how to get where you hope to go. Here’s a […]
Developing an early childhood learning curriculum is challenging because lessons must prepare children for a variety of subjects and experiences. While students certainly need academic skills, they also need social skills and knowledge of societal norms. And while teachers generally plan out the day-to-day activities within early childhood curriculums, administrators often oversee the major milestones […]
Childcare center year-end planning also requires some forward thinking. For the best success in 2023, you’ll need to put processes in place now that will keep enrollment full, avoid losing your best teachers, and build an effective budget that ensures strong financials. Steps to Childcare Center Success in 2023 To experience the greatest childcare center […]
The hustle and bustle of tax season can be particularly stressful —especially for child care providers. If you haven’t already started preparing your paperwork, now is the time to start. Read on to learn how you can ensure your childcare center has all of its financial documents in order by tax season so that you […]
iCare Software (iCare), a leading provider of childcare management software, announced that it is partnering with JiggAerobics to bring energetic and fun indoor activities to the childcare industry. The partnership gives centers access to physical education and fitness programs designed to excite, inspire, and exercise children. The iCare Partner Program provides the childcare community with […]
This time of year fills children with awe and wonder. But for many childcare administrators, it fills them with long to-do lists and busy days as they work to wrap up the year. To help your center get in the spirit of the season and celebrate, we’ve put together an easy list of things to […]
When providing after-school care, you are responsible for always keeping the children and teenagers safe. While some accidents are unavoidable, constantly looking for opportunities to improve safety and reduce risks will ensure the safest environment to care for school-aged children. Administrators are responsible for preventing accidents and illnesses. With the right policies and oversight, you […]
Teachers are tasked with planning and executing those lesson plans to deliver quality education. But a major variable in that process is the children’s classroom behavior. Just like adults, children have good days and bad days, and the teacher’s role is to ensure that even during the bad days, their behavior is not so disruptive […]
Slowly, the days are beginning to cool off. And with that comes a new set of fun activities you can complete in the classroom. As you search for autumn activities for preschoolers, think about ways to move the classroom outside to engage children and enjoy these nice days. And if you want to start planning […]
Labor Day is a somewhat more challenging holiday to teach children about. That’s because it revolves around labor relations and fair working conditions for staff. So how can you make the holiday come alive for young children? This unofficial end to summer invites everyone to pause, slow down and enjoy a few more nice weather […]