Classroom ECE

Daycare can play a powerful role in shaping children’s eating habits, especially for picky eaters, by creating a consistent, low-pressure environment around food. Read all the great tips for daycares on how to get a child to eat when they refuse.

Mother’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate and honor the incredible women who nurture and care for us. For preschoolers, it’s an exciting opportunity to express their love through creativity. Crafting isn’t just about creating something beautiful. These cute and heartwarming Mother’s Day craft ideas for preschoolers are fun ways to celebrate moms at daycare..

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 […]

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 […]

A practical guide for Alberta operators, including how to use PD funding and release time supports. A PD day is one of the easiest ways to strengthen your team — but it’s also one of the most common things programs put off. Why? Because it can feel overwhelming: The good news is: you can run […]

The holiday season is officially here, and at ChildFriendly, we want to end the year by giving back to the people who make our community great—you! 🎁 We are giving away a $250 Amazon gift card to one lucky ChildFriendly user AND a second $250 gift card to one lucky daycare center. All we ask in return […]

The holidays are a time of joy, but also a time of excess stimulation, activities and commitments. As daycare educators, you can help ensure that children are able to enjoy the excitement without becoming disregulated. With a focus on implementing simple actions through predictability, calming corners, sleep/naps, and communication with parents, daycares play a big […]

Your new teaching partner has arrived! We’ve spent the last year working non-stop to solve your biggest challenges. ChildFriendly is thrilled to announce the launch of our highly anticipated Learning Module – an incredible new tool that eliminates the stress of curriculum and reporting! To maintain full enrollment at your center, you must stand out! Families must see your […]

Ah, the holiday season! That magical time of the year when daycares transform into wonderlands of tinsel, twinkling lights, holiday crafts and endless cheer. While often busy, this time of year can also be an opportunity to add daily joy, create memories, and maybe even develop a few traditions that last a lifetime. During this […]

Engaging small groups of preschoolers can sometimes feel like trying to corral a bunch of bouncy kangaroos. Thankfully, we’ve got just the right antidote! With these activities, you can keep your little learners entertained, engaged, and eager for more. Whether you’re navigating a sea of giggles or initiating the next Einstein, these small group activities […]

Picture a room filled with toddlers, each immersed in their own little world. One carefully stacks blocks while another child is fixated on finding the perfect clothes to dress their doll. From the view of an adult looking in, it might seem like these kids are each in their own little bubble of solitary place. […]