Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Early Childhood: Why it Matters and How to Do It

By fostering a growth mindset in children from an early age, we can help them to become more resilient, motivated, and successful learners. But how?

Shaping the Future: The Role of Childcare Providers in Advocacy and Activism for California's Educational Policies

By participating in policy discussions, childcare providers can influence the formation of policies, helping to create a more supportive and effective framework for quality early learning and care in California.

The California Childcare Subsidy System: An Overview

These subsidies are available to low-income families and are based on factors such as family size, income, and the age of the children. Over time, these subsidies have undergone numerous revisions, which have had significant impacts on both families and childcare providers.

What America can learn from Canada’s new ‘$10 a Day’ child care system

GIBSONS, British Columbia — Two years ago, Marisol Petersen’s family was paying more than $1,200 a month for her son to attend child care in this small, coastal town about 20 miles across the Howe Sound from Vancouver.

Articulating Your Preschool USPs to Build Enrollment

To host an impactful center tour, it’s important that staff are trained on the school’s unique selling points, or USPs.

The Importance, Challenges, and Strategies to Promote Hydration in Children

As providers, we are tasked with nurturing both minds and bodies, and promoting hydration in children should be a key element of this responsibility. This post delves into the importance of hydration, the challenges it poses, and practical tips to promote healthy drinking habits in children.

Unveiling Microaggressions: Navigating a Path Towards More Inclusive Early Childhood Environments

Microaggressions are often unconscious, subtle slights or insults that can be verbal, nonverbal, or environmental and are often directed towards marginalized groups.

Updating Immunization Records: A Fall Checklist for Childcare Providers

As a childcare provider, you are responsible for ensuring that all children in your care are updated with their immunizations.

Understanding and Preventing Cyber Threats in Your Childcare Center

The cybersecurity risks in a childcare setting are numerous, from maintaining digital records of children's personal information to utilizing learning apps and digital tools.

Staying Relevant: When and How to Update Policies for Year-Round and Seasonal Childcare Centers in California

Revising and revising these policies periodically is crucial to ensure they remain up-to-date and relevant to your center's changing needs and regulatory updates.