Enhancing Childcare Center Operations: Unconventional Additions to Your Policy

While many providers recognize the importance of standard policies covering enrollment, payment, health, and safety, several lesser-known policy areas can significantly contribute to a smoothly running childcare center.

Leveraging Social Media: Fostering Connection with Parents and Community in Childcare

This article will delve into the effective use of social media in childcare settings, along with practical examples and linked resources.

Easy Tax Deductibles for Childcare Centers in California: A Comprehensive Guide

Savvy childcare providers can effectively manage their tax liability and potentially save money by knowing what expenses qualify as tax-deductible.

Wheezing in Toddlers: When Should Early Educators in California Be Concerned?

This article aims to provide guidance on when wheezing might be a sign of a more serious issue, and when it's simply a harmless, albeit bothersome, symptom.

Crafting Effective Policies: A Comprehensive Guide for Childcare Providers in California

As a childcare provider in California, understanding the nuances of writing a solid policy is crucial. This guide covers all the key aspects aspiring childcare providers in California need to know.

­­A wave of child care center closures is coming as funding dries up

In Hopewell, Virginia, about 20 miles southeast of Richmond, Juanterria Browne spends her days providing child care for children with disabilities, a demographic for which it is notoriously difficult to find care.

Child care has been silently crushing women farmers for generations. That may change soon.

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The Importance of Continuing Education for Childcare Providers: Staying Current in Your Field

As a childcare provider, your educational journey does not end when you receive your certification or open your childcare center.

Nurturing Parent-Teacher Relationships: Key Initial Meeting Questions for Childcare Providers

The first meeting sets the groundwork for this crucial alliance, allowing you to foster trust, facilitate open communication, and grasp each family's unique needs and expectations.

What is a ‘child care cliff?’ What parents need to know about the current child care crisis

One of the hardest hits to any working parent’s checkbook (or Venmo, now) is their childcare bill. Costs are rising at a much higher rate than typical inflation increases, NPR reports.