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Running a child care centre is rewarding, but managing enrollment, attendance, parent communication, billing, and compliance can quickly become overwhelming. Discover how child care management software like ChildFriendly Pro helps streamline daily operations, save valuable time, reduce paperwork, and give educators more time to focus on what matters most: the children.

Wondering if your child is ready for kindergarten? Discover practical school readiness tips, essential skills, and fun activities to help children build confidence, independence, and a strong foundation for kindergarten success.

Explore the wonders of water and weather in this engaging Learning Lab designed to support children’s natural curiosity about the world around them. Through sensory exploration, creative art experiences, and hands-on building challenges, educators will discover practical ways to encourage observation, prediction, scientific inquiry, collaboration, and problem-solving. Watch the July 9 Learning Lab recording to […]

Running a childcare center can be incredibly rewarding, but it also brings a unique set of challenges. Between planning lessons, managing staff, addressing each child’s needs, and handling administrative tasks, you may often feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. Fortunately, with a few strategic adjustments, you can streamline your operations, reclaim valuable […]

A summer routine reset is all about giving families and educators a shared and simple framework to gently rebuild consistency. Here’s how to lead that reset, and how the right tools make it easier to coordinate with parents.

Happy summer! As we wrap up another busy childcare year, we’d love to hear from you. Your feedback helps us continue improving ChildFriendly for families, educators, and childcare centres. To say thank you, we’re holding a $500 Amazon e-Gift Card draw for families who leave us a review by July 8, 2026. Each review or action gives you […]

The best Canada Day activities for preschoolers are simple, hands-on, and don’t require hours of preparation. Whether you’re planning a special Canada Day theme week at your daycare or looking for easy ideas to add to your summer camp schedule, these low-prep activities for preschoolers are sure to be a hit.

When the temperatures rise, water play is one of the easiest ways to keep children cool, active, and engaged. The best part is that many water activities require very little preparation and can be set up using supplies you already have on hand. From sprinkler fun to sneaky learning water games for preschoolers, there are so many different water activities for kids of all ages. Check out these 12 low-prep outdoor water activities for daycare or summer camp.

In this June Learning Lab, Move, Make & Build: Learning Through Music and Movement, we explored how music, movement, and whole-body experiences can become powerful tools for learning in early childhood programs. This session walks through three easy-to-implement activity setups: Sound & Movement Exploration, Ribbon & Movement Art, and Obstacle Course Builders. Educators will learn […]

Some of the most effective daycare marketing happens when families see your center actively participating in the community. Community involvement helps build trust, increases brand awareness, and creates opportunities for parents to meet your team in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.
Here are some fun and unique community events daycares can host.

Running a successful daycare isn’t just about providing excellent care, it’s also about making sure families know about it. Even the best childcare programs can struggle with enrollment if they’re not actively marketing themselves. Thankfully, effective daycare marketing doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Whether you’re looking to fill a few remaining spaces or […]