If you are a child care provider, then you have no doubt had to deal with a picky eater or two...or three...or four. It no longer comes as a surprise to you when your child refuses to eat what's on their plate (unless it's full of chicken nuggets). Dealing with picky [...]
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) has many benefits, not just for your child care business, but for the children in your care and their guardians. Over 4.2 million children receive healthy meals and snacks as part of the CACFP. This vital food program will promote a healthy lifestyle [...]
Whole grains are loaded with healthy benefits! Not only do they decrease several chronic diseases, they provide many nutrients if eaten as part of a healthy diet. “Whole grain-rich foods are an important part of your menu in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Foods that are whole grain-rich [...]
We had the wonderful opportunity to interview Jamaica Stevens, founder and executive director of JAMaROO Kids. JAMaROO Kids “specializes in developmentally appropriate dance, music, art, and yoga for young children” in child care and school settings. The program actively promotes creativity and movement by offering educational activities through on-site classes, trainings, [...]
Perhaps you’ve visited our website before, read positive reviews, followed us on social media, but you haven’t used our software yet. Or perhaps you’ve been doing research on child care software tools, and you’re ready to take the leap to find that perfect tool for your child care business. Whatever your [...]
Child care providers have great taste! We asked for suggestions from child care providers on children's books, and we received some wonderful recommendations. Child care providers love, teach, and care for so many different children every day. It's no wonder that these books resonate so well with them! Every book [...]
Meditation has proven to offer many benefits to one’s health and well-being. Many childcare centers and homes are choosing to practice meditation and mindfulness because of the benefits it offers for young children. When children practice meditation, they are able to better control their emotional responses, become more confident, and learn [...]
$1,000 KidKare Dream Playroom Sweepstakes When you think of your dream playroom for your child care business, the possibilities are endless! Does it have a wild theme? Are there vibrant colors everywhere? Does it have a ball pit...or a slide? Make your dream a reality! Enter KidKare's Dream Playroom [...]
2018 is a big year for Minute Menu Systems - it's our 25th anniversary! This year has been a reflection on how far our company has come, the family it has created, and the relationships we have built with our customers over the past 25 years. Our company was founded by [...]
May 11, 2018 is provider appreciation day - the day that is devoted to showing gratitude and appreciation to the childcare community. One day is not enough to show the enormous amount of appreciation that everyone has for this group of caregivers. Childcare providers have given many years to this profession [...]