The Monthly Minute by KidKare – May

Mental health matters: Social and Emotional Development in Children This blog post discusses the importance of social and emotional development in children and provides tips for parents and caregivers on how to help children learn these skills. 5 Fun Activities to Keep Kids Active This Summer As a childcare provider, you know that one of

KidKare Newsletter January

2024 Webinars Enhance your Tax Season with this Q&A Video Featuring Mohamed Aalen, our go-to Childcare Tax Expert, and the incredible Charles H. Green, our trusted Childcare Lending Expert— they’ve packed 30 crucial tax season questions into just 30 minutes. The new year is here and it’s an opportune moment to reset and refine the

The Monthly Minute by KidKare – December

Are you ready to soar through the 2024 tax season? 🚀  It’s not too late to join us this evening for our live webinar featuring Mohamed Aalen, Founder of MMA CPA Accounting Firm. This webinar is focused on tax season best practices for family childcare providers. Save Your Spot >> Holiday Season Activities and Recipes for

The Monthly Minute by KidKare – November

To endorse these bills, simply fill out the forms in both buttons. Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act Sign Now >> Child Nutrition Enhancement Act Sign Now >> Thanksgiving Fun Create a memorable and educational Thanksgiving experience for the little ones in your care with these fun activities and easy recipes. The Importance of Reducing Salt and

The Monthly Minute by KidKare – October

Child Nutrition Enhancement Act On September 19, the Child Nutrition Enhancement Act was introduced in the House of Representatives. This groundbreaking act aims to: Provide an additional 10 cent reimbursement for each meal and snack served in the CACFP.Eliminate the tiering of family day care homes.Allow family day care home providers to claim their own

The Monthly Minute by KidKare – September

Calling All Family Childcare Providers! You’re invited to elevate your financial management game with Parachute! We’ve listened to your feedback and crafted a powerful solution designed just for you. Say goodbye to hassles, and hello to seamless invoicing, secure payments, and expense tracking. Ready to soar with us? Learn More >> Childcare Safety Checklist: 5 Must-Know Tips

The Monthly Minute by KidKare – August

Food Program Virtual Trainings: The Easy Way to Create Childcare Meal Plans Let’s face it, meal planning is hard enough when it’s for your own family. But nothing compares to the often stressful job of creating daycare meal plans that adhere to CACFP (Child & Adult Care Food Program) guidelines and are easy to manage.

The Monthly Minute by KidKare – July

Leadership in Early Childhood Education As a leader in the Early Childhood Education industry, your role is not only to provide high-quality care and education to young children but also to inspire and guide your team. Gamify Mealtime Activities ​ Are you looking for exciting and engaging ways to make mealtime fun for the children

The Monthly Minute by KidKare – June

Tips on How Childcare Professionals Can Help Children Embrace Differences In today’s society, it is more important than ever to teach children about diversity and inclusion. With the world becoming increasingly connected, it is crucial that young people learn to appreciate and respect people from all walks of life. By teaching children about the importance

The Monthly Minute by KidKare – April

CACFP Nutrition Tips for Children: How to Build a Stronger Tomorrow Nutrition is an important part of growing into a healthy adult. The Child and Adult Care Food Program provides resources to help childcare centers and homes implement more nutritious meals for their participants. Food Safety Tips for Your Childcare Business Ensuring your childcare’s food

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