The last month has been challenging and confusing for everyone. First and foremost, if you are reading this, we hope that you’re holding up alright. No matter where you are…
Proper Handwashing Techniques for Child Care Providers
Everyone knows the importance of handwashing (ESPECIALLY child care providers), but that doesn’t necessarily mean that we know how to wash our hands properly. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, more…
How To Keep Parents Engaged During COVID-19 Lockdown
With the recent development of the COVID-19 disease, authorities are officially requiring schools and childcare providers to close temporarily to enable social distancing. It can be an isolating time, but…
How to Communicate With Families During COVID-19 Childcare Closures
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the global community is faced with uncertainty and challenging times in the coming weeks. Authorities around the world are taking the stance of reducing…
Tasks for Employees While Child Care Centers are Quarantined
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, more and more child care centers are closing and families are staying home to help curb the spread of the virus. Without children to care…
How To Use HiMama For Real-time Updates During The COVID-19 Outbreak
It is always important to reassure parents that the children are everyone’s top priority, but even more so during stressful times like the coronavirus outbreak. Whether your center is still…
The importance of health and safety in early childhood
Health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood education are of utmost importance when it comes to operating a high-quality childcare center. While health and safety might seem like basic elements…
Job description templates for childcare directors and educators
A well-written job description is important in recruiting the most qualified applicants. Use the template below to get started and begin customizing to details that are relevant for your business:…
Dealing with challenging toddler behavior in the classroom
As an early years educator, you likely feel that you have tried every trick in the book when it comes to dealing with challenging behavior in young children. Whether a…
Teacher Quiz: Are You At Risk of Burning Out?
Being an early childhood educator can be one of the most rewarding yet demanding careers for a person to have. While you get to make a big impact in the…