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Running a daycare center is both rewarding and challenging. Balancing the demands of nurturing young minds with managing daily operations can leave you overwhelmed by paperwork, missed payments, and communication gaps with parents. But what if there were a way to simplify these tasks, freeing you to focus on what truly matters—the children in your […]

Looking for simple, meaningful ways to spark curiosity and support skill development in your classroom—without adding more to your workload? In this hands-on Learning Lab session, Explore, Create, Build, we walk through three powerful classroom setups designed to engage children and build foundational skills through play: You’ll learn how to set up each experience using […]

When it comes to helping mold little eco-warriors, Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to instill a love for our planet in preschoolers. With a focus on fun and education, you can create engaging activities that inspire children to take care of their environment from a young age. These delightful Earth Day activities for preschoolers […]

Ah, the world of daycare and preschool! It’s a world filled with giggles, story time, and fingerprints. Yet, nestled among the action and fun, there’s a less whimsical aspect: possible difficult conversations with parents. Parent complaints are one of the very things daycare educators and directors dread the most. Unfortunately, they are a normal part […]

Mealtime in childcare settings can be one of the most challenging parts of the day. For many educators, it’s where behaviours escalate, routines feel hardest to manage, and support needs become most visible—especially for neurodivergent children. But what if those behaviours aren’t “problems” to fix… but signals to understand? Nutrition plays a powerful role in […]

In today’s digital age, managing a daycare extends beyond nurturing and teaching—it involves a host of administrative tasks like scheduling, attendance tracking, and maintaining open communication with parents. This is where daycare software becomes invaluable. But with so many options on the market, how do you choose the right one? Selecting the right childcare software […]

Play-based learning is powerful—but sometimes it can be difficult to clearly explain the why behind everyday activities. For early childhood educators, the challenge isn’t just setting up engaging experiences for children—it’s also recognizing the learning happening in the moment and confidently communicating it to families. In this Learning Lab session, childcare leader Krystal Churcher shares […]

Spring is in the air and Easter is almost here! There are so many ways to celebrate the new season and holiday at daycare, including Spring and Easter sensory activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Everything from Spring sensory bins to Easter and Spring art and crafts. Sensory activities are a great way to help develop […]

Supporting Inclusion Without Losing Your Team Inclusion needs in childcare programs are rising—and so is staff stress. Many centres are working hard to support children with more complex needs while also trying to protect educator wellbeing and prevent burnout. In this ChildFriendly Lunch & Learn, we explore practical strategies childcare operators and leaders can use […]

In the world of daycare, where toddler giggles echo through hallways and finger paints are a staple, there’s a crucial component that often flies under the radar: promoting nutritious eating in daycare. Daycares are not just nourishing little bodies for the day; they are also playing a big role in laying the groundwork for lifelong […]

If you’ve ever felt like PD funding is something you manage rather than something you leverage, this session is for you. In this Alberta-focused Lunch & Learn, we move beyond the paperwork and into strategy. PD Funding Focus — Turning Training into Stronger Teams is designed specifically for childcare operators who want their professional development […]