Biting. The word alone sends shivers down every preschool teacher’s spine. It happens in an instant! All of your (sweet-as-can-be) toddlers are joyfully playing around a sensory table, not a…
11 Promotable Qualities Most Child Care Centers Overlook
Many child care owners or directors can find it challenging to think of unique ways to promote their businesses. When you’re so involved in the day-to-day operations, it’s natural to…
How to Improve Your Center’s Designs (With No Design Skills)
Child care center owners and directors are known for being many things: caring, resourceful, passionate, motivated…the list goes on and on. The one thing you might not find on the…
Cold & Flu Season: The Early Childhood Director’s Guide
For most people, the sound of a toddler letting out a little “ah-ah-AH-choooo” is met with an “awww”; for child care directors, the sound is met with an “AAAAAAAAHH!” Nothing…
Preschool Teacher Evaluations The Fun & Effective Way (with 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…
What Is The Work Sampling System by Pearson?
The Work Sampling System is an assessment tool that allows teachers to evaluate the skills of children age 3-9. In the context of early childhood education, the Work Sampling System…
Improve Quality Rating With Pearson Assessments
What is QRIS – Quality Rating and Improvement System? The QRIS system was developed on a state-by-state basis beginning in the late 1990’s to support the standardization of quality for…
The First Day Of Preschool: A Director’s Survival Guide
Is it just us or are you also thinking: how is it already August?! As much as we might want to hang out by the pool for just a few…
How to Make a Parent Referral Program that Actually Works
When it comes to making the most important decision of all — who to trust with your child while you are away during the day — nothing works better than…
Best Tablets for Schools & Preschools – 2019
Want to get tablets for your school or preschool, but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve done an extensive review of tablets to come…