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Learn the average cost of daycare in Canada under the anada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system.

Planning a successful daycare field trip takes more than choosing a fun destination. From safety and supervision to permissions and transportation, careful preparation helps create a memorable, stress-free experience for children and educators alike. Use this simple daycare field trip checklist to stay organized and ensure your next outing is safe, educational, and enjoyable.

Welcoming a new team member should feel exciting, not overwhelming. In our latest Lunch & Learn, we explored how childcare operators can build a clear, supportive onboarding process that helps new staff feel confident and prepared from day one. We covered practical ways to strengthen onboarding, support consistency across your program, and take the stress […]

Looking for fun ways to teach letter recognition in early childhood? Discover 15 play-based letter recognition activities for toddlers and preschoolers, plus an easy observation checklist to support early literacy development and kindergarten readiness in your child care centre or preschool classroom.

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.