Educators in the early childhood section are burnt-out and exhausted. But they are also passionate. They love what they do and put their all into providing high-quality childcare for the…
Shaping healthy and happy childhood through 21st-century education [Podcast]
This week on The Preschool Podcast, we are excited to welcome Mariana Carazo, educator and founder of Developing Minds! Mariana wanted to give her daughter a different educational experience and went…
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the classroom
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (or AAPIHM for short), first created by Congress in 1992. AAPI stands for Asian American and Pacific Islander. The term is used…
For the second year in a row more childcare centers declined in revenue (41%) versus those reporting growth (36%)
Financials for the childcare industry over the last year have continued to demonstrate an uncertain ebb and flow of outcomes. While more centers were open in 2021 than 2020, enrollment…
Revisited: The future of play with Tom Hobson [Podcast]
In this episode of The Preschool Podcast, we revisit an episode with Tom Hobson (aka Teacher Tom). We discuss his thoughts on how early childhood educators can work together to…
Classroom crafts that can be used for Mother’s Day gifts
Mother’s day is fast approaching, as it falls on the second Sunday of May each year. Many childcare centers choose to celebrate this holiday by having children take part in…
40% of childcare directors still make less than $40,000 in 2022
Employee engagement and retention are major roadblocks for childcare providers. Owners and directors struggle with burnout and turnover and it can be challenging to keep their centers properly staffed. Salaries…
A day using pen and paper and why you need to switch to digital communication
In a recent webinar, we welcomed two amazing childcare directors, Dorie Heffron and Amanda Shroyer! Dorie and Amanda joined us for a panel discussion on why they decided to make…
Framing childcare payment-related conversations with parents
Working in a childcare center, whether you are an owner, administrator, director, educator, chef, or volunteer, you have likely had your fair share of conversations with parents. I know I…
Over 48% of childcare centers are currently understaffed: HiMama’s 2021/22 Benchmark Report has been released!
2021/2022 marks the 6th year of HiMama’s Benchmark Report. Each year when producing it and thinking about childcare from a business, technology, and educational perspective, we always notice how unique…