Attendance and staff time tracking for holidays & vacation
As we approach the holiday season, we’re reminded of the joy and excitement this time of year brings, especially for children. However, for childcare centers, it can also be a time of careful planning and management, particularly when it comes to handling staff holiday and vacation leave. With the holidays fast approaching, it’s essential to […]
Mastering Staff Hiring and Retention in Childcare Centers
Running a thriving childcare center is all about more than just creating a secure, caring space for kiddos. It’s also about forming a team of talented, dependable folks who can help your center shine. Believe it or not, a whopping 67.37% of childcare providers are dealing with the challenge of finding and keeping awesome employees […]
Training Staff on Childcare Management Software for Enhanced Efficiency
In today’s fast-paced world, childcare and daycare centers are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and streamline their operations. One powerful tool that can revolutionize the way these centers’ function is childcare management software. However, it’s essential for staff members to be well-trained in utilizing this software to maximize its potential. In this article, we […]
Caring for Yourself as a Childcare Provider
Serving as a childcare provider is a stressful and intense job. That’s why creating a self-care plan is essential for those who work in the industry. Without self-care, many childcare workers face burnout, which can lead to health problems but also a lower educational experience for your students. There is nothing selfish about self-care. Everyone […]
Improving Teachers’ Daily Productivity and Efficiency
The work that teachers do is incredible and so important. One project or discussion could be what opens the door to broader understanding or passing a developmental milestone for a child. And yet all that lesson planning and assessment review could put undue strain on a teacher to where they find themselves lesson planning in […]
Creating a Win from The Great Resignation
The year 2021 was heavily characterized by what experts are referring to as “The Great Resignation.” People chose to quit their jobs at rates exceeding anything the U.S. has seen in the previous 20 years. While the news of so many resignations might be shocking and concerning for childcare, business owners realize that there are […]
How Virtual Collaboration is a Game Changer for Team Building in Your Preschool
Looking for ways to connect teachers and administrative staff? Here’s how virtual collaboration tools can reduce turnover and improve camaraderie.
iCare is Your Best Virtual Assistant: Easy Childcare Reports and Documentation
Running a childcare center requires that owners be accountants, licensing specialists, customer service representatives and so much more. It’s a busy job, but one that automations and modern technology can aid immensely.
Using Child Care Scheduling Software Can Help Improve Your Margins
Child care scheduling software can make it easier for your center to save money in staff scheduling. We know running a profitable childcare center is certainly not easy. Filling unfilled attendance spots means more revenue. But it also makes staffing more complicated because you can over schedule staff and lose revenue. The right balance is […]
Optimize Your Staffing – the Biggest Cost of Your Childcare Center
Managing your staff is one of the most important aspects of your childcare center. Your staff are the teachers and caregivers that make your childcare center what it is. And yet, staffing is also one of the most time-consuming aspects of managing a childcare center. From teacher-to-child ratios to covering vacations and sick days, some days it […]
