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Setting Your Daycare Goals for 2025: A Roadmap for Success in Alberta and Beyond

As we step into 2025, daycare centers across Alberta and Canada are presented with an exciting opportunity to redefine excellence in early childhood education through setting new daycare goals for the new year. With evolving parental expectations, advancements in technology, and a growing emphasis on holistic child development, setting clear and actionable goals is more […]

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Setting Your Daycare Goals for 2025: A Roadmap for Success in Alberta and Beyond

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As we step into 2025, daycare centers across Alberta and Canada are presented with an exciting opportunity to redefine excellence in early childhood education through setting new daycare goals for the new year. With evolving parental expectations, advancements in technology, and a growing emphasis on holistic child development, setting clear and actionable goals is more […]

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As we step into 2025, daycare centers across Alberta and Canada are presented with an exciting opportunity to redefine excellence in early childhood education through setting new daycare goals for the new year. With evolving parental expectations, advancements in technology, and a growing emphasis on holistic child development, setting clear and actionable goals is more […]

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 […]

Admin & Operators, business, childcare management systems, organization, Technology

November 12, 2024

5 Time-Saving Tips for Effectively Managing a Childcare Center

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Running a child care center is a deeply rewarding role. Not only are you shaping young minds and creating a safe, nurturing space for children, but you’re also supporting families in your community. However, as fulfilling as it is, managing a child care center comes with unique challenges. From overseeing enrollment and tracking attendance to […]

Admin & Operators, business, childcare, childcare management systems, organization, Technology

November 12, 2024

Simplify Your Day-to-Day Operations with Child Care Management Software

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As a childcare provider, you understand that parents are deeply invested in their child’s learning journey. Naturally, they want to be updated on their child’s activities, milestones, and overall well-being. Building strong parent engagement can sometimes be challenging amidst busy schedules. However, it’s an essential way to build trust, showcase the value of your program, […]

How to Improve Parent Engagement at Your Childcare Center

Admin & Operators, business, childcare management systems, parenting

November 12, 2024

Are you drowning in paperwork and complex admin tasks? Join our founder, a childcare CEO managing over 2,000 spaces, as she shares how her frustrations with existing software and regulatory demands led her to partner with top Canadian developers to create ChildFriendly—a platform designed to solve the exact challenges you’re facing. Sign up for our […]

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October 25, 2024

Webinar – From Frustration to Innovation: How Our Founder Transformed Childcare Admin with ChildFriendly!

Running a childcare center is both a rewarding and challenging endeavor, requiring not only a focus on the well-being of the children but also careful financial planning. A well-structured budget is essential to managing daily operations and ensuring long-term success. Whether you’re opening a new facility or optimizing an existing one, a comprehensive budget will […]

Admin & Operators, business, childcare management systems

October 22, 2024

How to Successfully Create and Balance Your Childcare Center Budget

Marketing your daycare center effectively is key to building a thriving and successful business. Whether you’re launching a new center or seeking to boost enrollment at an established one, these four essential daycare marketing tips and strategies will help you stand out and attract more families. Let’s explore how to elevate your daycare’s visibility and […]

Four Essential Daycare Marketing Tips for Success

Admin & Operators, business, childcare, marketing

October 14, 2024

Daycare separation anxiety is a common experience for both children and parents when starting childcare. For children, it’s an emotional adjustment as they enter a new environment, while parents often face their own concerns about their child’s well-being. This natural anxiety can make the first few days or even weeks of daycare challenging for everyone […]

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October 14, 2024

Helping Kids and Parents with Daycare Separation Anxiety: How Technology Can Ease the Transition

Running a daycare is truly a labor of love. It involves much more than simply caring for children; it’s about creating a nurturing environment where young minds can flourish. However, managing a daycare also comes with its challenges—from keeping track of attendance and communicating with parents to handling billing and staff management. This is where […]

Admin & Operators, business, organization, Technology in Education

September 4, 2024

Which Childcare Management App Should You Use to Run Your Daycare?

As parents, caregivers, and daycare providers, we all share a common goal: to provide the best possible care for our children. In today’s digital age, managing a daycare extends beyond nurturing and teaching—it involves a host of administrative tasks like scheduling, attendance tracking, and maintaining open communication with parents. This is where daycare software becomes […]

Do you Recommend Daycare Software? Here’s Why ChildFriendly Stands Out as the Best Daycare Software

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September 4, 2024

Selecting the right childcare software is a significant decision, especially when your primary concern is the safety and well-being of the children in your care. With a plethora of options available, determining the best fit for your daycare or childcare center can be overwhelming. This guide will help you navigate the decision-making process step by […]

Admin & Operators, business, Technology

September 4, 2024

How to Choose the Best Childcare Software for Your Center

Running a daycare center is both rewarding and challenging. Balancing the demands of nurturing young minds with managing daily operations can leave you overwhelmed by paperwork, missed payments, and communication gaps with parents. But what if there were a way to simplify these tasks, freeing you to focus on what truly matters—the children in your […]

Admin & Operators, business, childcare management systems

August 19, 2024

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