Professional development may seem like a daunting task to many in the field of Early Childhood Education. As an educator, the time you have to complete professional development (PD) is…
Supporting the professional development of educators with HiMama Academy
As a childcare center director, finding professional development opportunities that work well for your educators can be a daunting task. It can be hard to narrow them down and figure…
Top safety tips for your childcare center
The last few years have definitely been stressful. Lives have been lost and others have been completely upended. Living with the enduring uncertainty and stress of the pandemic, including the…
How to create a positive work culture and quality leadership team[Webinar]
In this webinar we welcomed Arianne Cesar, consultant and CEO of Childcare Provider Services! Arianne joined us to discuss how we can create a more positive work culture within our…
The Positive Caregiver Checklist explained and how it can benefit your center
In a recent webinar, we welcomed Dr. Cara Goodwin, licensed psychologist and founder of Parenting Translator! Dr. Goodwin shared what the top factors are that make a high-quality childcare facility…
The multiple levels of impact from professional development
There are several factors to what makes a center successful, but none is more important than the quality of the educators. Effective design and delivery of professional development are crucial…
Avoiding fatigue and repetition: activity inspiration
As childcare professionals, sometimes we feel like we are a character in the movie Groundhog Day, where Bill Murray wakes up every morning to the exact same day over and…
The key to staff retention at your center [Webinar]
In this webinar we welcomed Jane Ann Benson, early childhood coach and founder of Early Childhood Ally. Jane Ann spoke to us about the importance of consistent appreciation and acknowledgement…
The four functions and three core components of professional development and how you can make sure they are part of your center
Did you know that 45% of child outcomes are influenced by the learning environment which educators create? Despite research promoting the importance of effective design and delivery of quality professional…
Top tips for new ways to provide professional development to educators
Professional development is an essential part of our job as educators. Engaging in professional development will foster benefits that affect not just educators, but everyone they interact with on the…