In our work with early childhood educators, preschools and parents all over the world, HiMama has an opportunity to talk and network with hundreds of leaders in the childcare space…
Where is Quality Rating and Improvement System Being Used?
QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is a program designed to award ratings to early childhood education centers that meet its clearly defined standards. If you are a child care provider…
What is QRIS?
QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is a method for assessing the quality of child care programs. The intent of these systems is to provide a more organized way to assess…
What is NAEYC?
NAEYC stands for the National Association for the Education of Young Children. First established in 1926, this U.S. non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting high-quality education for children from birth to…
5 Steps for More Effective Communication With Parents
Keeping open lines of communication with parents is essential to providing the best possible care to their children. By ensuring that you communicate clearly, you make it easier for you,…
Addressing the Issue of Preschool Teacher Turnover
As a preschool director, one of the biggest challenges you may face is a high rate of staff or teacher turnover. If your child care center offers a variety of…
Amendments to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
Recently launched, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) is an initiative spearheaded by Michelle Obama sought to redefine the way lunches are provided in schools. Updated nutritional standards have been…
Preschool Literacy Activities to Encourage Cognitive Development
Developing literacy at an early age is essential for enabling a number of early learning experiences that will impact a child’s adult life. Research shows that early literacy is linked with emotional…
Tips for Creating a Green Child Care Center Environment
For some parents, a child care center that is committed to protecting the environment is an important factor in their child care search. They are looking for a green daycare…
How HiMama Engages Parents in a More Meaningful Way than Facebook
When selecting a parent engagement app for your child care center, many opt for Facebook given the ubiquitous nature of the social network. It’s understandable to opt for a channel…