Since reopening in June, I have been able to see firsthand what works and what simply was wishful thinking. We had to learn the hard way, and now you get…
Solutions for Families You Don’t Have Spots for During COVID-19
With new teacher-child ratios resulting from COVID-19 health and safety policies, many parents are now finding themselves unable to have a spot for their child with their preferred childcare provider….
Deciding Which Enrollments to Keep and Turn Away During COVID-19
Depending on which state or province you live in, some governments are not allowing centers to open at full capacity. Some are being told that they are only allowed to…
Tips for Hiring Childcare Workers During COVID-19
With many COVID-19 policies requiring lower teacher-student ratios and increased health & safety precautions, many centers are faced with new staffing challenges in order to be able to reopen. Every…
Childcare Reopening Communications Plan (With Templates)
As you prepare to reopen your center, there are so many moving parts involved and it can be hard to know if you remembered everything! As someone who loves when…
Guide to Safe Childcare Drop-Off and Pick-Up During COVID-19
As childcare centers are beginning to reopen, a lot of attention is being given to drop-off and pick-up procedures to help minimize the chances of COVID-19 transmission. We’ve combed through…
Balancing In-Center and At-Home Learning
As you reopen your center, there will be mixed feelings about when to return. I like to compare it to an iPhone update. You have three categories of people: those…
COVID-19 Childcare Supplies List for Parents
As childcare centers are beginning to reopen, extra precautions like more cleaning, sanitizing, hand washing, and personal protective equipment are part of what the ‘new normal’ looks like. While these…
Dealing With Behavioral Changes After Reopening During COVID-19
So now that you’ve opened your doors and have all systems in place, the children are in your care, and it is a hot mess of emotion. Some are excited…
Getting Parents Ready to Return to Childcare During COVID-19
We’ve heard it so many times that communication is the most important part of any relationship – professional and personal. Clear communication is what will make or break your program…