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How to Strengthen Your Communication Skills – for Child Care Educators

As an early childhood educator (ECE) or caregiver of children, communication is crucial. Effective communication with children, their parents or guardians, and your colleagues builds trust and respect, and shows that you care.  There are many simple actions you can take to create positive and trusting relationships with caregivers. Use the tips below to learn […]

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How to Strengthen Your Communication Skills – for Child Care Educators

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As an early childhood educator (ECE) or caregiver of children, communication is crucial. Effective communication with children, their parents or guardians, and your colleagues builds trust and respect, and shows that you care.  There are many simple actions you can take to create positive and trusting relationships with caregivers. Use the tips below to learn […]

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As an early childhood educator (ECE) or caregiver of children, communication is crucial. Effective communication with children, their parents or guardians, and your colleagues builds trust and respect, and shows that you care.  There are many simple actions you can take to create positive and trusting relationships with caregivers. Use the tips below to learn […]

Finding and retaining child care educators can be a challenge for many daycare center operators. Preventing burn-out should always be a key focus for daycare operators and supervisors, to help you retain your valued employees. From ensuring you’re hiring the right people for the job to creating the best environment for staff, we’ve got you […]

Admin & Operators, business, career development, training

July 24, 2024

Finding and Retaining Child Care Educators 

The benefits of risky play for kids are immense. Recent times have seen children move away from free, unstructured play, to more supervised, structured activities. While these planned activities are great, they also can come at the expense of necessary risky play. This type of free play is critical for a child’s healthy development: for […]

Child Development, childcare, early childhood development

July 24, 2024

Benefits of Risky Play for Kids

Working in child care is highly rewarding, but it can also be physically and emotionally challenging. As an employer or supervisor, don’t overlook the importance of helping to prevent burnout in your childcare center staff. Staff appreciation for child care workers can help ensure your staff know how valued they are and can also help […]

Staff Appreciation for Child Care Workers 

Admin & Operators, career development, tips

July 24, 2024

Burnout among teachers and early childhood educators is very real. These professions, without proper support, often see high rates of fatigue and turnover, especially among daycare center workers. There are many actions you can take, as an employer or supervisor, to help decrease the stress in your environment and support your employees. Here are some […]

Admin & Operators, professional development, training

July 24, 2024

Prevent Burnout in Child Care Educators 

prevent burnout in child care educators

Oh, the pomp and circumstance of preschool graduation! You might think it’s just a tiny cap-and-gown affair, but trust us, it’s a milestone worth every bit of glitter and confetti. Preschool graduation isn’t just an adorable photo op—it symbolizes a significant phase in a child’s life, a time when they transition from the world of […]

childcare, Classroom ECE, parenting

July 10, 2024

Preschool Graduation Celebration and Activities

Fun and easy preschool graduation celebration and activities ideas
preschool activities and themes

When it comes to preschool activities, themes can be the secret ingredient that transforms a regular day into an unforgettable adventure. Themed activities captivate young minds, nurture curiosity, and build skills organically. Let’s dive into some exciting themes for preschool activities that will leave your little ones talking about their day long after pickup time. […]

Exciting Themes for Preschool Activities

childcare, Classroom ECE, parenting

July 10, 2024

Running a daycare is like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle—and let’s not even talk about the flaming hoops! Between managing tuition payments, coordinating staff schedules, ensuring safety protocols, and keeping parents informed, it’s a colossal task. Thankfully, ChildFriendly exists to transform your daycare into a finely tuned symphony of efficiency. Here […]

Admin & Operators, business, childcare

July 10, 2024

Benefits of Childcare Management Software

benefits of child care management software