Turning Childcare Competition into Collaborators
During a workshop years ago I remember the instructor stating how surprised he was that the providers were so willing to share with each other. Now I don’t know about the other providers in the room, but I wasn’t surprised. There are so many reasons we should think of each other as collaborators instead of competitors. […]
Ikea Items for Childcare
As child care providers, we are masters at repurposing and finding budget-friendly items for our childcare spaces. Even though as childcare owners we can really appreciate a bargain, we also need durable products for our childcare. Items that won’t break down after the first 5 kids that get hold of them. Ikea Items for Childcare Which is […]
CHILDCARE SPACE DESIGN: 5 Inspiring Childcare Spaces
Most providers would probably say that they want their childcare to have a “wow” factor. To wow, parents and at the same time inspire the children they care for. In my mind that happens best in a well-designed inspiring childcare space. So when I took an unbiased look at my space I realized it had […]
My Awesome Childcare Licensing Visit in 20 MINUTES!
Ok, let’s say you just heard a knock on the door. It’s your licensing analyst! You panic because you are not ready. Your house looks ok, but your paperwork is all over the place and probably not up to date. Certainly not ready for a childcare licensing visit. I am sure many providers can relate! […]
CHILDCARE MARKETING: Branding your Childcare
This month we have been talking about marketing for childcare. Now I know that usually when you think about marketing what comes to mind is probably advertisements, referrals and of course your business card. But have you ever thought about branding your childcare? Well, I thought it might be great to actually get some knowledge from […]