There is no better way to improve the quality of your childcare programs than to get feedback from parents – you will gain valuable insights, as well as demonstrate that…
A childcare center director’s guide to social media
While social media has always been a great way for childcare centers to interact with parents, the COVID-19 pandemic illustrated just how important this tool can be to help everyone…
Tech In The Classroom Isn’t Going Anywhere (And 3 other things that are here to stay in 2022)
If you thought that a global pandemic was the only reason why everyone went so “tech crazy,” and that we will somehow go back to “normal” and not need technology…
How to Talk to Families When There are a Million Things to do in a Classroom
The energy of a preschool child is boundless – and rightfully so! Preschoolers are masters of having a beginner’s mind. From their point of view, everything feels new, exciting, and…
Working with Millennial and Gen Z Employees
They’re so lazy. They’re too young. They’re so entitled. Their faces are always staring at a screen. These are some of the common stereotypical and incorrect statements you will often…
Preschool educator evaluations the fun and effective way (with a free template)
What if I told you that staff evaluations can be a fun and collaborative experience? What if you’ve been doing it all wrong this whole time and all you need…
9 Ways to Help Parents Appreciate All Your Hard Work
Things have really changed for childcare in these pandemic times and one of those big changes is that parents aren’t really coming into the center to drop off and pick…
Family Checklist for Evaluating Childcare Providers
Finding the right daycare for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make. The first five years of a child’s life are the most important for…
How to Deal With Angry Parents
Dun, Dun, Dun! Angry parents can be one of the most dreadful parts of early childhood education. Nobody likes confrontation, especially when you know the opposition is coming at you…
Five Steps That Ensure Registration Runs Smoothly This School Year
August and September, the busiest months of the year for child care centers. New students, new educators, and often, policy changes that need to be communicated and executed before the…