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Every time a daycare staff member leaves, it has a trickle down effect on every area of operations. Most operators want to support their team more, but it can feel impossible to add anything else. Support doesn’t have to mean doing more. Learn how to avoid daycare staff turnover and best help your staff grow without adding more to your workload.

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 […]

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 invaluable. But with so many options on the market, how do you choose the right one? Selecting the right childcare software […]

As we step into 2026, 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 […]

Our parent app just got better! ChildFriendly is thrilled to announce the launch of re-vamped parent app. The brand new updated parent app provides a great overall experience for parents and all users, with a few key new features: Modified Parent App  With a brand new look-and-feel, our ChildFriendly parent portal provides a better user […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]