What Are the Benefits of a Parent-teacher Communication App?
Modern childcare organizations need a parent-teacher communication app. These apps aid in parent-teacher communication in a variety of ways including instant messaging, daily recaps and developmental milestone tracking. A weekly or monthly email newsletter to parents serves a certain communication need. But in the world of instant Tweets, smartphone notifications for every bank deposit and […]
Introducing the New iCare Mobile Childcare App for Parents
Parents will appreciate the ability to manage their interactions with your childcare center all from their mobile phone anytime, anywhere through the new iCare Software childcare app for parents. And soon, teachers will be able to log into that same app to interact with parents seamlessly. No need to worry about multiple apps on your […]
Case Study: Robindell Private School implemented iCare Software’s flexible billing software to automate complicated billing
Flexible billing software makes it easier for childcare centers to provide multiple program options that are attractive to parents. But with all that flexibility comes administrative headaches and time-consuming billing if you don’t have the right tools. Robindell Private School is a center serving 1,400 students that offers flexible programs and uses rule-based, flexible billing […]
Thanksgiving Classroom Activities Perfect For Preschool
Fun parties, special treats, and Thanksgiving classroom activities can help make this time of year enjoyable for young children. But as educators, you might be looking to take it one step further to explain the historical roots, cultural traditions and significance behind each holiday. Thanksgiving is no exception, and your team can begin instructing children […]
How to Use Budgeting and Forecasting In Your Childcare Center
Most people don’t find budgeting and forecasting to be a fun activity, but for business owners, it’s an essential way of knowing how they measure up to their financial goals. One crucial aspect of budgeting is forecasting, which helps you see a projection of your business’s income in the future so you can make changes […]
Child Care Billing Software Helps Free Up Admin Time
Without child care billing software, childcare accounting could be a full-time job. But as an administrator, you have so much more to focus on than just your books. These other tasks include marketing, staffing, enrollment, and communicating with parents about their needs and the needs of their children. To avoid focusing on your books all […]
States Tap into American Rescue Plan Dollars to Support Childcare Centers
Within the American Rescue Plan there was a provision for nearly $24 billion in stabilization grants for qualified childcare providers to maintain their pre-pandemic operations. But there was also another $350 billion of flexible funds that each state could allocate to support children in their community. Initially when these funds were announced in the spring of 2021, the childcare […]
Safe Halloween Activities for Preschoolers
Halloween activities can be tons of fun with preschoolers. Their eyes fill with wonder as they gaze upon pumpkins, cornfields and scarecrows while chasing down their favorite candy while trick or treating. And although the holiday holds many fun treats and experiences, it can also carry some risks with it if you aren’t careful. Learn […]
Case Study: School Reduces Administrative Hours by 75%
We’ll demonstrate how Oakdale Private School went from 80 hours per week down to 20 using business rules for billing. Oakdale Private School offers early childcare from ages 6 weeks to 2 years old. Then it has a preschool program for ages 3-5. And it offers after-school programs for children up to age 12. The […]
How a CCMS Can Help You Reduce Staff Turnover and Attract the Best Staff
Your teachers are your greatest asset. Classroom busy work and administrative tasks like attendance tracking and manual milestone tracking can lead them to seek other positions where they can spend more time doing what they love. To attract and retain the best teachers, you need a child care management system (CCMS) that automates processes and […]