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On December 10, ChildFriendly co-founder and childcare operator Laura Bancroft unveiled our brand-new Curriculum & Planning Suite—a modern solution designed to help centers showcase quality, support intentional teaching, and keep enrollment high. If you missed the live session, the full recording is available below along with next steps and upcoming learning opportunities. Watch the full […]

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 […]

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 […]

When it comes to Canadian daycare software tools, ChildFriendly and TimeSavr are two of the most frequently researched daycare management systems. Both are based in Alberta, giving them specialized knowledge about Alberta childcare and the provincial governments regulations. Let’s do a deep drive into a comparison between ChildFriendly and Timesavr. ChildFriendly Pro vs. TimeSavr Registration […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]