Should I Open a Childcare Center? The Best Way For How To Decide
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Should I open a childcare center?” you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions home daycare providers ask when their business starts to grow. At some point, you hit capacity, your days feel full, and the idea of expanding starts to feel like the natural next […]
Best Hands-Free Phone Holder for Teachers: A Must-Have
If you’ve ever searched for a hands-free phone holder for teachers, you already know the struggle is real. As childcare providers, our phones aren’t just for scrolling — they’re tools we use for parent communication, documentation, scheduling, and classroom photos. Yet somehow, they’re always at the bottom of a bag or buried under art supplies […]
How To Avoid Provider Burnout During the Holiday Season
If you’re a childcare provider, you already know the holidays are equal parts magic and mayhem. Between the glitter explosions, the sugar highs, the themed activities, and the last-minute parent requests (“Oh, and can you snap a quick picture of Bella in her outfit today?”), December can feel like running a marathon in elf shoes. […]
How Advent Calendars Can Bring Holiday Magic to Your Childcare Business
Every year, my good friend Tanya gets way too excited about her family’s advent calendar. I’m talking countdown-themed crafts, tiny treats, and daily activities that keep her family buzzing with holiday cheer. When she told me about it this year, it got me thinking—could something like this work at a childcare business? Spoiler alert: Absolutely! […]
Free Child Care in New Mexico: What Childcare Providers Need to Know
As someone who works with childcare providers, I’m always keeping one eye on big-picture policy changes. Because sometimes the shifts that happen outside our walls end up having the biggest impact on our businesses. New Mexico’s new move toward free universal child care is one of those shifts, and it’s worth paying attention to—both as a […]