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Leadership and management are equally important in supporting and sustaining high standards in early childhood education and care settings and creating a stimulating environment for both staff and children. Leadership in childcare allows workers to deliver the best...

Principles of effective teamwork in childcare help to promote proactive communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Skills such as taking turns, listening skills, teamwork, conflict resolution and leadership are essential elements of every child's...

If you are looking for the best employees to work in your child care organization, you need to know what to look for. It can be challenging to find the right staff, but you can do it if you follow a few test principles. Make sure you know how to recruit daycare...

How Teachers Can Make the First Day of Daycare Easier Going from home to the first day of daycare for kids can seem like a pretty stressful thing, which is understandable. Most young children have never done it before and often aren't sure what to expect. Even those...

Looking for a sample daycare organizational chart? You’re not alone. There are almost 4 million childcare centers in the United States, and with that comes almost as many childcare center organizational structures, which are often changing. If you are looking to start...

Whether you’re looking to start your daycare advertising journey or ramp up your child care marketing activities, this is the guide for you.   Smartcare, a comprehensive child care management solution, has worked with providers across the country and...

The child care enrollment process can be a rewarding part of running your program. But this can also be a tricky time for child care programs without an efficient registration process. If families can’t easily complete the process – or have too many questions about...

If you are a daycare owner, finding ways to promote your business is always on your mind. You have to think about what will make people want to enroll thei   r children in your center. In this article, we'll discuss some ideas for how you can develop and optimize...

Utah Child Care Licensing 101   If you’re looking to open up your own child care operation, Utah is a great place to start your business! The state’s large population of parents with young children provides ample opportunities for people interested in getting...