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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 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

ChildFriendly Pros' Families Childcare Management Tool

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, […]

Admin & Operators, business, childcare management systems, parenting

November 12, 2024

How to Improve Parent Engagement at Your Childcare Center

Starting a childcare center isn’t just about generating revenue; it’s about crafting a space where young hearts and minds can flourish. Here’s your all-in-one guide to setting the foundation for a successful and loving environment where children can thrive. The Vision and Mission Vision: Imagine your dream childcare center. Picture smiling faces, walls adorned with […]

The Ultimate Handbook for Starting a Childcare Center

Admin & Operators, business, childcare

November 7, 2024

Ah, the wonderful world of daycare payments – a topic as enchanting as “Baby Shark” on loop! But, believe it or not, getting a grip on payments can actually be an empowering move, both for daycare providers and for parents. Now, if you’ve been in the daycare business for a hot minute, you know that […]

Admin & Operators, childcare, finance

November 7, 2024

Gentle Nudge: Payment Reminders for Childcare

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 […]

How to Successfully Create and Balance Your Childcare Center Budget

Admin & Operators, business, childcare management systems

October 22, 2024

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 […]

Admin & Operators, business, childcare, marketing

October 14, 2024

Four Essential Daycare Marketing Tips for Success

Running a childcare center is both fulfilling and demanding. With the daily responsibilities of managing a team, caring for children, and maintaining a nurturing environment, it’s easy to overlook the stress that can build up among staff members. When caregivers are stressed, it can not only affect their well-being but also impact their interactions with […]

Admin & Operators, business, Leadership, organization, teacher development

October 14, 2024

Four Ways to Help Your Staff Reduce Stress: A Guide for Childcare Centers

In a childcare environment, fostering a love for learning is one of the greatest gifts educators can give to young children. A child’s educational journey extends beyond the classroom, and their motivation to learn plays a vital role in their academic success and personal development. Encouraging curiosity and excitement for learning doesn’t have to be […]

12 Strategies to Motivate Children to Learn in a Childcare Setting

Classroom ECE, Early Childhood Education, education techniques, teacher wellness

October 2, 2024

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 […]

Admin & Operators, business, childcare, Technology in Education

September 23, 2024

What Parents Want to See in a Childcare Website

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?