While social media has always been a great way for child care centers to interact with parents, the pandemic has illustrated just how important this tool can be to help…
How to Use Parent Testimonials & Reviews to Promote Your Child Care Business
Whether we are making a small purchase decision or a big one, we can all admit to feeling more confident about the choice we’re considering after reading customer reviews. Customer…
Cold & Flu Season During COVID-19: The Child Care Director’s Guide (With Printables)
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…
The Importance of Observation in Early Childhood Education (With Free Ebook)
Observations are part of every day to day life of an early childhood educator. Most child care providers understand the role of observation but do they understand why it’s important?…
Marketing Ideas to Attract Parents to Your Daycare
Today’s parents are looking for a lot more than ‘what’s the closest childcare provider’ – they are seeking out centers who provide quality care, they are considering curriculum choices, and…
10 Steps To Take When Returning Back To the Classroom With Himama
Whether you’ve been away for 1 month for summer break or 1 week after a holiday center closure, coming back to your classroom means it’s time to start fresh and…
20 Affirmations Besides “Good Job!” to Promote Positive Self-Esteem for Preschoolers
One of the most important skills we can foster in young children is the development of positive self-esteem. A sure way to do this is by showing children how to…
Guide to Adding a School-Aged Program to a Child Care Center
In this time of uncertainty and confusion brought on by the pandemic, childcare operators are being asked to jump into action in a way they have never been before. We…
What To Do If Someone Tests Positive for COVID-19 at a Child Care Center
Opening your childcare center back up in the middle of a pandemic is not easy. There are so many fears that come into play especially because there are so many…
Top 7 Moments to Share with Families Throughout Their Child’s Day
Drop off time can be a very busy and somewhat hectic time during a child’s day. The last images a parent may have of their child is them crying while…