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 […]
Government Shutdown 2025: What It Really Means for Your Childcare Business
How everyone is talking about the government shutdown—including childcare providers (October 1, 2025). I remember back in 2018 when I was still running my program how the government shutdown had me unsure about how it would impact my business. Honestly, you don’t even think about these things until they happen. Then, all of a sudden, […]
How to Know the Things Parents Really Think About After a Childcare Tour
For years, I’ve written about how to give a great tour. I’ve shared what my tours looked like, even how to stop parents from ghosting you afterward. But I’ll be honest—I missed something big. I didn’t stop to think about what parents are really worried about when they come to your childcare and especially what’s […]
What Happens After Childcare? Why I Closed My Daycare and What I Did Next
After more than two decades running my own childcare business, I made the tough but exciting decision to close my doors in 2020. But here’s the thing—my childcare exit strategy didn’t start the day I packed up the playroom. I had been quietly planning my next chapter for at least two years before that final […]
Digital or Paper Planner? How to Pick the BEST One for Your Childcare Biz
If you’re a busy childcare provider juggling diaper changes, snack prep, circle time, and billing (sometimes all before 10 a.m.), you know how important it is to stay organized. That’s where a childcare provider planner can be a total game-changer. Whether you’re team digital or ride-or-die for pen and paper, choosing the right planner for […]