02 Jun
6 Tips to Increase Enrollment in Your Childcare Business
Balancing parents’ needs and your business’s success is essential in the childcare industry. One way to achieve this balance is by creating a welcoming and nurturing environment for parents and children. This can be achieved through effective communication with parents, ensuring that their concerns are addressed promptly, and providing regular updates on their child’s progress.
10 Apr
The importance of employee engagement in early childhood education
Employee engagement is an essential component of any successful early childhood education program. Annetta Rutland, with her extensive experience in the early childhood education industry, knows this better than anyone. In the video linked below, she provides tips and strategies on how to create an engaged team, which is integral to the success of any
01 Apr
Food Safety Tips for Your Childcare Business
Food safety is essential in any childcare setting. When hungry children are waiting to be fed, you can’t risk serving them anything that might make them sick. That’s why it’s so important to know how to handle and store food properly. This article covers food safety guidelines for childcare programs. There are four main areas
01 Apr
7 Tips to Get the Most Out of a Conference
Conferences are a fantastic opportunity for networking and learning about new topics related to your field. Whether you’re new in the industry or an experienced professional, attending conferences can give you a fresh perspective on your industry, introduce you to experts in your field, and expose you to new ideas that can help advance your
01 Mar
6 Ways to Support Your Childcare Team
Being a childcare worker is one of the most challenging jobs out there. It requires an abundance of patience and kindness, especially when under pressure. These professionals are tasked with keeping our littlest learners safe while also teaching them important skills that will help them thrive as they continue their journey through life. With so
30 Nov
Setting Goals for Your Childcare Business In the New Year
The beginning of January is a time for new beginnings. It’s a time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the new one. This is the perfect time for your childcare business to reassess your visions and set concrete goals for the upcoming year. What did you accomplish in the past year?
03 Oct
How to Apply for a Childcare Grant – Ultimate Guide
Whether you are starting a new center or are a seasoned center owner, grants are a great source of funds for your Childcare or Daycare centers. You can use grant money to enhance your program, purchase pricey equipment like a playground, kitchen equipment, and computer equipment, as well as for renovation projects and other things.
14 Apr
Tom Copeland & His Impact on the Family Childcare Industry
As you all know by now, Tom Copeland is retiring in May of this year. Family childcare providers have come to rely on his expert advice to help them maximize tax deductions, file their taxes correctly, and so much more. Tom has a huge heart, and we are honored to have partnered with him over
25 Feb
Protecting Your Center Childcare Business in a CACFP Audit
When it comes to properly documenting your food program and staying compliant with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), the devil is in the details. Without the right approach to managing the paperwork, an innocent miscalculation or an expired form can affect your monthly reimbursement and result in corrective actions during a state
12 Nov
Feeding Your Recovery: Why Childcare Centers Should Participate in the CACFP
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded nutrition program that reimburses childcare providers to ensure children from low-income families receive healthy meals and snacks during their stay. Currently, the CACFP helps to feed 4.2 million children across the country. But this year, the food program is primed to be a
