In a recent webinar on purpose-driven leadership, we were joined by Shira Leibowitz, Ph.D., CEO, and Founder of Discovery Village Childcare & Preschool! Dr. Leibowitz shared her strategies for using…
Acknowledging National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in your childcare classroom
The Government of Canada has designated September 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children who never returned home from the residential school…
What parents and educators need to know about childhood speech delays
Speech delays and deficits are a hot topic in early childhood these days. Parents and educators may have different perspectives, but many of their questions are the same: Is my…
How to achieve excellence through sustainable growth at your center [Webinar]
In this webinar we were joined by Chanie Wilchanski, CEO of Schools of Excellence! Chanie joined us to discuss how you can achieve excellence as your center through sustainable growth strategies. She…
How to grow and expand your childcare center [Webinar]
In this webinar we were joined by Jackie Tom, RECE, previous childcare director, and now Customer Success Manager at HiMama. Jackie has been an early childhood educator for 20 years…
5 reasons for building infant routines in the classroom
When people hear that you’re an infant educator, the general assumption is that you change diapers and watch babies sleep all day. It’s almost infuriating the amount of misled assumptions…
2021-2022 Ontario childcare statistics and industry trends
HiMama Ontario Childcare Center Benchmark Report Is your childcare center ahead or behind the curve? Find out in the 2021-2022 Ontario Childcare Sector Benchmark Report, brought to you by HiMama!…
Returning to school: Strategies for saving time [Webinar]
In this webinar we were joined by Blair Spence, director of Candy Factory Daycare, and Tirusha Dave, owner and director of Ellie’s Academy! Blair and Tirusha joined us for a…
Activity ideas for infants in your classroom
Most early childhood educators know a lot about toddlers and preschoolers thanks to their schooling and classroom experience. Infants, however, can often present more of a challenge. There’s a reason…
What you need as a new early childhood educator
After years of education and training, late-night study sessions, and in-class placements, you’re about to take your first steps into your very own classroom as an early childhood educator. You…