Negotiating Lease Agreements for Your Childcare Facility: Tips and Best Practices

With a well-negotiated lease, you can secure a conducive environment for your childcare service while keeping costs manageable. Here are some tips and best practices for negotiating lease agreements for your childcare facility.

Pandemic Pivot: The Impact of COVID-19 on Childcare and Adapting to New Normals

In this blog, we delve into the profound effects of the pandemic on childcare and explore ways in which providers have adapted to this new normal.

Understanding and Observing Indigenous Peoples' Day in Childcare

Best practices for childcare providers can understand and observe Indigenous Peoples' Day in their childcare centers, and provide resources for further learning and exploration.

Strategies for Marketing Your Childcare Business: Standing Out in the Competitive California Market

Effective marketing strategies are key to attracting and retaining clients in the competitive California childcare market.

Engaging Fathers in Childcare: Crafting Inclusion Strategies for Every Stage

This article explores innovative strategies to engage fathers more actively in your childcare program, with ideas tailored for each age group, from infants to five-year-olds.

Offering Comfort in Crisis: Helping Children Navigate Grief and Change

This guide offers strategies and resources for childcare providers to help children cope with grief and adjust to life changes.

The Childcare Cliff: $122 Billion Dollar Crisis, But Whose Problem Is It?

September can be a challenging month for parents. For many, the back-to-school frazzle, change in routine, and the frequent viruses and stress that come with the change of season can be a significant test of will. The juggle is undoubtedly real. For the parents of 3.

The Rise of Nature-Based Education: What California Childcare Providers Should Know

Nature-based education is an approach that uses natural environments to enhance learning. This method has seen a rise in recent years as research continues to illustrate the plethora of benefits that come with outdoor learning.

Incorporating Physical Activity into Your Childcare Routine: Guidelines and Recommendations

Incorporating physical activity into your childcare routine can sometimes be challenging due to time constraints, space limitations, and other factors. However, with some planning and creativity, it is possible to integrate physical activity into your daily routine in a fun and engaging way.

The Magic of Paws and Claws: The Benefits of Pet-Assisted Therapy in Early Childcare Settings

In this post, we will delve into the fascinating world of pet-assisted therapy and how it can enrich the learning environment for children in early childcare settings.