Due to COVID-19 safety precautions and mandates requiring children attend virtual schools remotely, millions of children across the country are now at home during the day. More working parents are looking for childcare options for older students. To meet the growing need, childcare administrators might consider adding a school-aged program to an existing childhood education center. Here are a few …
Inclusion means being included or the action of including within a group or structure. In the childcare center world, it means including children with special needs. This includes health needs and learning disabilities. There are many benefits to offering inclusiveness in your childcare center. Here is how to build an inclusive childcare center and what it has to offer both …
Pretty much everyone is tired of hearing about the pandemic. Unfortunately, for now, things are still uncertain and precautions must be taken in order to ensure that COVID-19 doesn’t spread further. Right now, parents and guardians may be going back to work and need childcare but are hesitant to send their children out into public without taking all the necessary …
Managing finances is a key activity in running every business, more so an early childhood education business. These institutions’ success hinge on the institution’s management and stakeholders’ fiscal discipline. Avoiding bad financial habits is a daily routine. Early childhood education businesses play an important role in helping young learners on the path of literacy and higher education. Despite the vital role they …
If you want to maximize profit in your daycare business, you will need to know the Full-Time Equivalency for students in your program. Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) is a useful tool for determining whether your daycare program is making the most of your limited schedule capacity to gain as many “full-time equivalent” students as possible. Simply put, the higher your Full-Time …
The childcare industry has no doubt been one of the hardest hit sectors of the nation’s economy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Child Care Is Essential Act passed by the House on July 29th, 2020 now awaits Senate approval in an effort to mitigate the effects of reduced enrollment and substantial loss of revenue faced by childcare providers across the …
Implementing and using the right software systems has the potential to improve many aspects of school administration. Imagine efficient processes and coordinated communications, automated administrative tasks and scheduled compliance checks. The key is finding the right system for your school’s needs. Follow the guidance below for help in figuring out how to choose school administration software that will work for …
Your childcare center faces some unique staffing pressures. Many states now mandate lower staff to child ratios as a condition of operating during the COVID-19 public health emergency, and all childcare organizations should follow more robust health and safety measures. Staff might require unexpected leaves to care for themselves or family. In other words, you probably need to hire workers …