Childcare FTE calculation is one of the most underused profitability tools in early childhood education. Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) tells you whether your program is actually using its schedule capacity — not just how many names are on the roster. The higher your FTE, the more profitable your business. This guide walks you through how to calculate FTE for your childcare read more.

The right childcare administration software can transform how your center runs day to day. Imagine streamlined enrollment, automated billing, real-time parent communication, and compliance checks that happen on schedule instead of by memory. However, the wrong software costs you time, money, and staff morale. This guide walks you through how to choose childcare administration software that will actually work for read more.

In the following guide, you will explore the essential components of setting fair and profitable prices for your daycare business. read more.

Strong early childhood education leadership takes more than a passion for children. The best ECE owners pair that passion with disciplined financial management — and that combination is what separates programs that quietly grow year after year from programs that burn out their owners and close their doors. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in childcare is read more.

Procare is a “childcare management system” that automates tuition collection, handles check-in and center security, and improves parent engagement in one fell swoop. But is this program worth your investment? What do users really think? And how much does it all cost? read more.

As a daycare operator, you are responsible for many people’s most precious belongings: their children. As such, extra care is needed with communication and clarification of policies and procedures. Document important information and agreements to terms with the use of child care forms. Use of these forms frees your attention and time from handling administrative headaches so you can focus on the success of your daycare center and the well being of the children in your care.

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The following blog shows detailed schedules for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. read more.

If you want to improve your ability to help preschool-age kids manage their behavior, it can help to understand how to communicate with them. It can also help to have insight into what motivates and soothes them. Read on to learn different techniques that can help to keep your preschool classroom under control. These strategies can also keep preschool-age kids calm and engaged.

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