Ideas and inspiration to help you run an amazing early education center.
In a childcare setting, making babies feel loved and secure is essential for their emotional and developmental growth. Although babies may not fully understand words, they perceive love and affection through actions, touch, and attention. By incorporating nurturing practices, childcare providers can help foster strong emotional bonds with infants. Here are 10 proven ways to […]
In a childcare setting, making babies feel loved and secure is essential for their emotional and developmental growth. Although babies may not fully understand words, they perceive love and affection through actions, touch, and attention. By incorporating nurturing practices, childcare providers can help foster strong emotional bonds with infants. Here are 10 proven ways to […]
In a childcare setting, making babies feel loved and secure is essential for their emotional and developmental growth. Although babies may not fully understand words, they perceive love and affection through actions, touch, and attention. By incorporating nurturing practices, childcare providers can help foster strong emotional bonds with infants. Here are 10 proven ways to […]
In today’s digital landscape, a well-designed website is often the first point of contact between a parent and a childcare center. It’s more than just aesthetics—parents are looking for essential information, transparency, and trustworthiness. In this post, we’ll go over what parents want to see in a childcare website. As a childcare provider, your website […]
Transitions can be challenging for preschoolers as they shift from one activity to another, but with the right approach, these moments can become smooth, enjoyable, and even educational. Transition activities help maintain a positive flow throughout the day, keeping children engaged and minimizing disruptions. Here are seven fun and creative transition activities for preschoolers. 1. […]
Sensory play is essential to your baby’s development, engaging their senses—touch, sight, sound, taste, and smell—to help them explore and understand the world around them. These activities are not only enjoyable but also play a crucial role in promoting cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth. Here are 12 key benefits of sensory play for a […]
Starting a daycare business is a rewarding venture that not only fulfills a vital community need but can also be financially successful. If you’ve ever dreamed of nurturing young lives and making a meaningful impact, this guide will walk you through the essential steps to establish your own daycare. Start a Daycare: A Step-by-Step Guide […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]