Autumn Nutrition: Seasonal Foods that Boost Children’s Health

Incorporating seasonal foods into your childcare routine can be a great way to introduce children to new flavors, encourage healthy eating habits, and boost their immune systems as we head into cold and flu season.

Financial Planning for Year-End: Tips and Strategies for Childcare Providers

Year-end is crucial for financial planning for any business, including childcare providers. Proper financial planning ensures that your childcare center remains financially stable and can continue to provide quality care for children.

The Importance of Vitamin D: Keeping Kids Healthy in the Darker Months

As childcare providers, it’s essential to understand the importance of Vitamin D and implement strategies to ensure children in your care are getting enough.

COMMENTARY : Congress must reinvigorate the nation’s Head Start program

Our country is facing an urgent crisis: the early-educator shortage. Earlier this year, the National Head Start Association reported that 19% of Head Start staff positions were vacant nationwide, leading to the closure of 20% of all Head Start classrooms.

A childcare center founder explains what she learned after 3 decades and why it's so hard to make the business work

In fact, she said, some of her students' parents attended the center when they were kids. After more than 30 years, Clark sold her childcare center this past summer. Clark, 68, said she will continue working as a consultant until the end of December.

Utilizing Outdoor Spaces: Fall-Themed Learning Activities for Children

Explore various fall-themed learning activities that can be conducted in outdoor spaces, encouraging children to engage with the natural world while enhancing their cognitive, physical, and social development.

New Millions for Childcare: See If You Qualify

The U.S. Department of Education said on Thursday that it will grant more than $13 million to higher educational institutions across the country to assist with campus childcare programs for parents enrolled in classes.

Preparing for Daylight Saving Time: Managing Sleep Schedules in Childcare

As a childcare provider, it is important to understand the impact of this transition on children and implement strategies to help manage their sleep schedules.

From Cribs to Beds: Guiding Transition Strategies for Toddlers

The transition from cribs to beds is a significant milestone for toddlers and can be challenging for the children, parents, and teachers.

The Harmonious Impact of Music and Arts on Early Childhood Development

In this post, we delve into the value of these creative outlets and share strategies for incorporating them into your childcare program.