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Ikea Items for Childcare

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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 why today I want to share with you quite a few budget-friendly, but well made, Ikea products that are perfect for childcare settings.  During a recent trip, I found nine ten Ikea products that are perfect for childcare and won’t break the budget either.  Wait till you see what all 10 totaled!  This list will have you running to Ikea this weekend.

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Cleaning Toys In Child Care – EASY Ways to Clean Toys

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With a new year, comes thoughts of starting off fresh.  The new year always gives me the urge to purge.  I start looking around and deciding what can go and what new things we need.  While it’s true that many things just get worn out and need to be tossed, somethings just need a good clean and they will last another 10-20 kids or so.  So today I thought we would see which are the best ways to clean and revive childcare toys and equipment.  Ways to Clean Toys

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3 Steps to Get Childcare Tuition On Time

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So you’ve started your childcare and your enrollment is growing.  Great!  Everything is perfect, right?  Well, yes and no. 

For many providers, believe it or not, filling your open enrollment spots is only half the battle.  Now you need those spots to be paying tuition. 

Wait a minute!  Of course, they are paying tuition.  They enrolled, didn’t they? 

Yes, they did.  The only problem is many parents do not take the commitment of paying tuition as seriously as they should.  This leaves many providers chasing parents every week to get paid. 

Sound familiar?  Well, today I am going to give you 3 easy strategies to get tuition on time – EVERY WEEK!

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BUDGET BOOSTERS: Resources for Teacher Supplies

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This week I would like to give you a few resources that I recently found for teaching materials.  Each one is both economical and accessible.  So check these local resources for affordable teacher supplies.

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How Much Does a Childcare Provider Make?

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How Much Does a Childcare Provider Make

So here is another tricky question.  Today I am asking “Do You Know How Much You Make?”  Now I know that most providers are aware of what their childcare rates are.  And you probably know what you bring in on a weekly or monthly basis.  But do you know what that equates to on an hourly basis?  Well, since I believe knowledge is power I think it might be a good idea to investigate …   [Read more…] about How Much Does a Childcare Provider Make?