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Nov 5, 2024

How to Promote Self-Regulation in Child Development

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Procare
Author Procare
Nov 5, 2024

Our tips and activities will help you develop a self-regulation program for children in your child care center.

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Oct 31, 2024

How to Nurture the Well-Being of Your ECE Staff

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Oct 31, 2024

Prioritizing self care and and creating a supportive work culture can breathe new energy into your teachers' resilience and passion!

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Oct 23, 2024

10 Early Childhood Behavior Management Strategies

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Procare
Author Procare
Oct 23, 2024

Running into behavior issues with your students? Here are 10 strategies to promote positive behaviors in the preschool classroom.

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Oct 23, 2024

Seven Ways to Celebrate Halloween at Your Child Care Center

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Oct 23, 2024

Spooky treats, crafts, indoor trick-or-treating ... Halloween is coming and we've got ideas to help you celebrate at your child care center!

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Oct 18, 2024

Innovate and Enroll! Tips to Attract New Families to Your Preschool

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Oct 18, 2024

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Oct 16, 2024

How You Can Support the Teachers in Your Child Care Center Every Day!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Oct 16, 2024

To keep staff happy and make sure they don’t burn out, you must find ways to reduce their stress year-round!

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Oct 8, 2024

5 Halloween Party Themes for Preschoolers

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Oct 8, 2024

Check out five Halloween party themes for preschoolers to ensure that little ones enjoy themselves without feeling overwhelmed!

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Oct 3, 2024

Four Ways to Help Your Staff Be Less Stressed

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Oct 3, 2024

Let’s take a look at for ways to help you and your staff avoid burnout and fully enjoy your work with children.

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Oct 2, 2024

Best Practices in Child Care Data Security

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Tony Biscula
Author Tony Biscula
Oct 2, 2024

Child care centers and daycares must keep sensitive data safe. Let's look at some best practices in child care cybersecurity.

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Sep 30, 2024

Use Facebook to Bolster Your ECE Knowledge!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 30, 2024

If you’re not on Facebook, you’re missing easy access to relevant information, child care industry updates and timely tips!

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Sep 26, 2024

How Daycares Can Improve QRIS Rankings

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 26, 2024

Here’s a step-by-step guide to improve your child care center's QRIS rating to significantly influence your reputation and boost enrollment.

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Sep 23, 2024

Five Fall Bulletin Board Ideas for Preschool

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 23, 2024

Let's look at five ideas for fall-themed bulletin boards in your preschool classrooms to encourage creativity and fun!

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Sep 19, 2024

Procare Solutions Chief Customer Officer Outlines How Procare Serves Child Care Centers 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 19, 2024

Tammie Hogan, chief customer officer of Procare Solutions, shares how Procare is the only true all-in-one solution for child care centers.

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Sep 16, 2024

Four Creative Birthday Board Ideas for Preschool Classrooms

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 16, 2024

Let's look at four fun birthday board ideas that preschool teachers can create to celebrate the special days of little learners!

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Sep 11, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Anecdotal Records in Early Childhood Education

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 11, 2024

We answer questions about anecdotal records such as what they are, how they differ from other types of records and tips for using them!

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Sep 5, 2024

Four Ways Procare Helps Recruit and Retain Daycare Staff!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 5, 2024

Learn how Procare can take care of many day-to-day burdens for your ECE staff to help improve retention!

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Aug 30, 2024

Five First-Day-of-School Ideas for ECE Teachers

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 30, 2024

Check out five ideas for child care and ECE teachers to make that first day of school memorable and smooth!

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Aug 27, 2024

How to Do Preschool Assessments

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Procare
Author Procare
Aug 27, 2024

Preschool assessments allow you to understand how a child learns best and the optimal ways to support their mental growth.

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Aug 23, 2024

Use Daycare Routines to Improve Child Behavior

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 23, 2024

Let's look at six key elements of an effective daycare routine, as well as three ways to implement and maintain routines!

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Aug 23, 2024

Using Toddler Routines in Daycare

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 23, 2024

Consistent routines not only provide a sense of security but also foster independence, emotional stability and cognitive growth.

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Aug 22, 2024

Early Childhood Cognitive Development Milestones

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 22, 2024

Monitoring cognitive milestones can provide insights into a child’s mental progress. Let's take a look at milestones for each ECE age group!

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Aug 22, 2024

The Power of Potential: Strategies to Build Your Leadership Bench

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Beth Cannon
Author Beth Cannon
Aug 22, 2024

ECE expert Beth Cannon shares why you must identify potential leaders and invest in their development so they can grow within your center.

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Aug 19, 2024

Understanding the Five Developmental Domains in Early Childhood Education

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 19, 2024

Developmental domains in early childhood provide a framework for observing and fostering a child's development.  Let's explore each domain!

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Aug 16, 2024

Preschool Weekly Theme Ideas

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 16, 2024

Get weekly, monthly and seasonal preschool theme ideas for your child care center, and learn about thematic units!

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Aug 14, 2024

Establishing Infant Routines in Child Care

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 14, 2024

Infant routines in daycare create a sense of security and must meet parents' expectations for baby schedules as well.

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Aug 13, 2024

Why State-Approved ECE Curriculum Matters 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 13, 2024

Learn how your child care center can benefit from a state-approved ECE curriculum, including bettering your chances of securing grants!

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Aug 6, 2024

3 Fun Science Activities for Preschool

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 6, 2024

Show children how to make self-inflating balloons, experiment with color mixing and absorption and make their own fossils!

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Aug 1, 2024

How to Build a Positive Culture for ECE Staff

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 1, 2024

Let’s take a look at how to build and maintain a positive culture for ECE staff, including how to recognize and reward efforts!

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Jul 30, 2024

100 Must-Have Daycare Supplies & Equipment

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Procare
Author Procare
Jul 30, 2024

In this comprehensive checklist, we’ve outlined 100 of the most important daycare supplies you should consider for your center.

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Jul 29, 2024

Daily Schedule Ideas for Preschool

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 29, 2024

Preschool daily schedules help children feel secure and understand. Let's look at examples of preschool schedule ideas!

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Jul 23, 2024

11 Daycare Lesson Planning Tips and Daycare Lesson Plans

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 23, 2024

Check out these daycare lesson planning tips and see weekly lesson plans with themes for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and infants!

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Jul 22, 2024

How to Foster Emergent Literacy in the Daycare Classroom

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 22, 2024

Let’s answer some questions about emergent literacy and look at ways you can implement this learning into your daycare classrooms!

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Jul 19, 2024

Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) in ECE

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 19, 2024

Developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) help children learn and also help de-stress teachers. Learn more about DAP from Prerna Richards!

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Jul 17, 2024

5 Tips to Teach Sight Words to Preschoolers

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 17, 2024

Let's look at five tips to teach sight words to preschoolers, including using beginner sight words as well as repetition and consistency.

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Jul 8, 2024

Four Essential Daycare Marketing Tips for Success

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 8, 2024

Let’s take a look at four tried-and-tested tips to help you boost enrollment and grow your daycare business!

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Jul 5, 2024

A Guide to All Things Preschool Graduation! Ideas for Decorations, Themes and More

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 5, 2024

This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about hosting a memorable preschool graduation!

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Jul 2, 2024

Tips to Inspire Career Growth Among Child Care Center Employees

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 2, 2024

Let's look at some tips to inspire career growth among your child care center's employees, including how professional development can help!

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Jun 26, 2024

Circle Time Activities for Your Preschool Classroom 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 26, 2024

Coming up with circle time activities for a variety of ages and seasons can be challenging. Here are a few ideas to try our at your center.

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Jun 25, 2024

Fourth of July Daycare Craft Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 25, 2024

Check out some ideas for Fourth of July daycare art projects for preschoolers and toddlers that are simple, safe and fun!

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Jun 24, 2024

5 Questions Parents Should Ask About a Child Care Center’s Curriculum

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 24, 2024

A child care center's curriculum can tell you a lot about a center. Let's take a look at five important questions parents should ask about a child care center's curriculum before you enroll your kids in their program.

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Jun 22, 2024

Choosing the Best Daycare App for Your Child Care Business

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 22, 2024

Child care apps help families and teachers communicate, but do so much more!. Which features should you look for in a daycare app?

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Jun 20, 2024

Summer Process Art Ideas for Preschoolers

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 20, 2024

Let's look at summer art activities that emphasize the process rather than the final product for your preschoolers!

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Jun 13, 2024

Books to Read to Infants and Toddlers at Your Daycare

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 13, 2024

Let’s take a look at how to select the best books to read to infants and toddlers in your child care center!

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Jun 13, 2024

Daycare Marketing Tips to Tout Your Curriculum and Grow Enrollment

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 13, 2024

Use these tips to show off your child care center's curriculum to prospective parents and set yourself apart from other providers!

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Jun 13, 2024

Helping Kids and Parents with Daycare Separation Anxiety

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 13, 2024

Leaving a child at daycare can be a challenging experience for both a child and parent. Let's look at tips to make dropoffs easier!

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Jun 10, 2024

5 Father’s Day Crafts for Each Age Group at Your Daycare

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 10, 2024

Check out these five Father's Day craft ideas for all the age groups in your daycare to create a memorable gift!

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Jun 7, 2024

Child Care Costs by State 2023

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 7, 2024

Understanding the cost of child care in America is important for both parents and child care providers. Get a state-by-state breakdown here.

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Jun 6, 2024

Five Preschool Open House Ideas for Your Child Care Center

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Procare
Author Procare
Jun 6, 2024

Let’s take a look at five preschool open house ideas for your child care center that will highlight your center's program.

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Jun 4, 2024

A Guide to Preschool Extracurricular Activities

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 4, 2024

Let’s take a look at preschool extracurricular classes for your child care center, including music, dance, gymnastics and other sports!

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May 28, 2024

How Child Care Apps Increase Family Engagement

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
May 28, 2024

A child care app helps you communicate with parents, collect tuition and more!

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May 24, 2024

Unlocking Potential: Scaffolding in Early Childhood Education

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
May 24, 2024

Scaffolding in early childhood education uses successive levels of temporary support to help children learn. Let's look at examples!

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May 21, 2024

How Procare Solves the Top Four Challenges in Child Care

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
May 21, 2024

Let's dig into the the four main challenges faced by child care centers and explore how Procare can solve each one!

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May 6, 2024

10 Ways to Recognize Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week

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Procare
Author Procare
May 6, 2024

Here are 10 ways to show your appreciation during Teacher Appreciation Week!

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May 2, 2024

How to Grow Your Child Care Center’s Enrollment

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
May 2, 2024

Want to boost your child care center's enrollment? Let’s look at some tips for enrolling new families and how Procare can help!

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May 1, 2024

Five Steps to Prioritize Mental Health for Early Childhood Educators

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
May 1, 2024

Let’s take a look at five things you can do as early childhood educators to prioritize your mental health!

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Apr 26, 2024

The Most Sought-After Child Care Billing and Accounting Features

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 26, 2024

Let's take a look at the most sought-after child care billing and accounting features center's need to run a healthy business.

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Apr 24, 2024

TREND REPORT 2024: What a Digital Curriculum Can Do For Child Care Centers

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 24, 2024

Paper-based curriculum, which becomes outdated quickly, is still being used in many ECE programs. Here's what a digital curriculum can do!

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Apr 22, 2024

5 Earth Day Celebration Ideas For Your Child Care Center 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 22, 2024

Earth Day is coming up! Here are five ways to celebrate in your child care center's classrooms with activities, crafts and singing!

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Apr 19, 2024

The Essentials of Active Supervision in Child Care

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 19, 2024

Active supervision includes multiple strategies to ensure that caregivers are fully engaged with children. Let's look at some strategies! 

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Apr 12, 2024

Teaching Preschoolers About Feelings, Emotions and Self-Regulation

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 12, 2024

Check out these tips and activities for how to teach preschoolers about feelings, emotions and self-regulation!

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Apr 8, 2024

10 Activities to Keep Kids Active During Move More Month

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 8, 2024

April is Move More Month! Let's take a look at 10 activities that blend fun with fitness to keep young children active!

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Apr 4, 2024

Solar Eclipse Activities for Your Child Care Center

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 4, 2024

Let's look at activities you can do in your child care and ECE programs to safely teach kids about the solar eclipse!

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Apr 2, 2024

TREND REPORT 2024: How to Get More Child Care Staff

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 2, 2024

Our 2024 child care trends report found that 61% of respondents struggle to hire and retain staff. Let's look at ways to reverse this trend!

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Mar 29, 2024

Nine Steps to Choose the Best Daycare Curriculum

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Procare
Author Procare
Mar 29, 2024

We’re giving you a step-by-step guide to creating or choosing the best daycare curriculum for your center.

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Mar 28, 2024

6 Steps for How to Start an Afterschool Program

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Mar 28, 2024

Starting a successful after school program offers an important service to working parents and their kids. Here are 6 key steps to starting an after school program.

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Mar 26, 2024

TREND REPORT 2024: ACH Tops How Families Pay Child Care Tuition

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Mar 26, 2024

The 2024 child care industry trends report found that ACH is the most common form of tuition payment among child care centers surveyed.

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Mar 19, 2024

Want Ideas for Spring Learning? Check Out This Lesson Plan!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Mar 19, 2024

Celebrate spring with this Procare Early Learning lesson plan for a fun and educational spring-themed activity for your pre-K classrooms!

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Mar 12, 2024

End the Headache of Late Child Care Tuition Payments

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Procare
Author Procare
Mar 12, 2024

Late payments can hold your child care business back. Learn how to end late payments and simplify running your business!

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Mar 8, 2024

How to Use Technology in Preschool Classrooms

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Mar 8, 2024

With the right approach, integrating technology in preschool classrooms can support learning and development.

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Mar 6, 2024

TREND REPORT 2024: Nearly Half of Centers Rely on Paper and Pencil to Run Their Programs

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Mar 6, 2024

A Procare Solutions report found that 44% of child care programs rely on on paper and pencil to run their businesses.

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Mar 5, 2024

The Role of Phonemic and Phonological Awareness Skills in Pre-Reading 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Mar 5, 2024

Let's take a look at how phonemic awareness and phonological awareness help develop pre-reading skills in young learners!

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Feb 29, 2024

Incorporate Books to Celebrate Black History Month in Your Child Care Center!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Feb 29, 2024

Black History Month provides a perfect opportunity to introduce ECE books that celebrate Black heritage. Let's take a look at one such book!

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Feb 28, 2024

How ECE Books Can Help Celebrate Black History Month

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Feb 28, 2024

Black History Month provides a perfect opportunity to introduce ECE books that celebrate Black heritage. Let's take a look at one such book!

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Feb 23, 2024

Celebrating Diversity: ECE Books for Black History Month

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Feb 23, 2024

Black History Month provides a perfect opportunity to introduce ECE books that celebrate Black heritage. Let's take a look at one such book!

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Feb 21, 2024

Five Tips to Host a Fun and Educational Professional Development Day For Your Child Care Center Staff

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Feb 21, 2024

Let’s take a look at five ways to help your child care center's staff get the most out of professional development days!

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Feb 9, 2024

Celebrating Diversity: ECE Books for Black History Month

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Feb 9, 2024

Black History Month provides a perfect opportunity to introduce ECE books that celebrate Black heritage. Let's take a look at one such book!

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Feb 7, 2024

Three Valentine’s Day Activities that Teach Science Lessons!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Feb 7, 2024

Check out these three activities that mesh Valentine's Day, a day to celebrate love, with a love of science!

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Jan 18, 2024

Top Procare Solutions Webinars of 2023!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jan 18, 2024

The top 5 Procare Solutions webinars of 2023 covered topics you care about, from streamlining registration to transforming daycares into ECE centers!

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Jan 16, 2024

How to Put Together a Daycare Parent Handbook

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jan 16, 2024

Learn the benefits of having a daycare parent handbook for your child care center and 10 items your handbook should include.

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Dec 29, 2023

Choosing Goals For Your Daycare in 2024!

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Dec 29, 2023

The new year is almost here! What are your plans for your child care center in 2023? We have three ways to set goals and propel your business forward.

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Dec 27, 2023

Top ‘Child Care Business’ Podcasts of 2023!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Dec 27, 2023

Child care staffing and explainers on ECE funding topped this year's list of the most popular episodes of the Child Care Business Podcast!

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Dec 27, 2023

Procare Solutions Supports ECE Providers With Enhancements, Advocacy in 2023

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Dec 27, 2023

In 2023, Procare Solutions released enhancements that helped child cares grow their businesses and educate young learners.  

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Dec 19, 2023

Get Excited for Our Upcoming Trends Report!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Dec 19, 2023

Each year, Procare Solutions surveys thousands of child care leaders for a technology report. Here's who won prizes for taking the survey! 

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Dec 12, 2023

Embracing Creativity: The Power of Process Art for Preschoolers

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Dec 12, 2023

Let’s explore more about process art and effective methods for teaching process art in a preschool setting!

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Nov 22, 2023

How to Use Natural and Logical Consequences in the Preschool Classroom

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Nov 22, 2023

Let’s explore what natural and logical consequences are, when to use them and examples of these consequences for preschoolers!

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Nov 21, 2023

7 Daycare Center Expenses: How Much Does it Cost to Start Your Own Daycare Business?

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Nov 21, 2023

Running a daycare center can be costly. Let's look at the most common expenses and learn how to navigate these in order to get the most value in return.

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Nov 15, 2023

What A Child Care Mobile App Can Do For Your Center!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Nov 15, 2023

With the Procare child care mobile app, you can share pictures and videos with parents, collect tuition, send documents and more!

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Nov 9, 2023

Happy World Usability Day!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Nov 9, 2023

For World Usability Day, let's get answers from Melissa Skrbic-Huss, director of UI/UX design for Procare Solutions, to four questions!

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Nov 1, 2023

Is a Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account (FSA) Right For Your Family?

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Nov 1, 2023

Here's a quick overview to see if a dependent care flexible-savings account could be a good fit for parents of the kids in your care!

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Oct 20, 2023

Preschool Fundraising Ideas for Each Season of the Year 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Oct 20, 2023

Let’s look at fundraising ideas for your preschool, and we’ll break them down by season of the year and the ages of kids in your school!

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Oct 19, 2023

First-Day-of-Preschool Activities for Teachers 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Oct 19, 2023

Let’s take a look at activities and crafts that teachers can use on the first day of preschool, including lessons for kids ages 3 and 4!

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Oct 14, 2023

A Guide to Unoccupied Play for Babies in Daycare

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Oct 14, 2023

Let's look at how you can incorporate unoccupied play in your child care center's baby rooms to foster their development!

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Oct 12, 2023

Why Fall Assessments Matter in Early Childhood Education

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Oct 12, 2023

Fall assessments in child cares are essential to helping kids be ready for kindergarten, and they benefit educators, students and parents.

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Oct 11, 2023

Multifamily Payments Enable Way to Easily Bill Families with Divorced or Separated Parents

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Procare
Author Procare
Oct 11, 2023

Child care management software can help with billing complexities of divorced or separated parents who both make daycare payments.

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Oct 5, 2023

TREND REPORT 2023: How a Digital Curriculum Aids Child Care Centers

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Oct 5, 2023

A digital curriculum can support ECE teachers while helping children recover from pandemic-related learning delays.

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Sep 29, 2023

Five Reasons Why Family Connections Are Important in Child Care Centers

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Laura Delgado
Author Laura Delgado
Sep 29, 2023

Building family connections at your child care center or preschool contributes to the well-being of children, parents and staff.

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Sep 28, 2023

The Power of Solitary Play in Early Childhood Education

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 28, 2023

Solitary play gives children the freedom to explore their interests without the influence of others. Let's look at how to nurture this play!

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Sep 26, 2023

What a Drop in Child Care Funding Means and What States are Doing

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 26, 2023

As a loss of federal child care funds looms, some states are paying to continue policies and programs created through the relief funds.

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Sep 22, 2023

Want Ideas for Fall Learning in Your Preschool? Check Out This Lesson Plan!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 22, 2023

Check out this Procare Early Learning lesson plan for a fun and educational fall activity for preschoolers!

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Sep 21, 2023

Five Challenges to Collecting Tuition and How Procare Can Solve Them! 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 21, 2023

Collecting tuition for your child care center can be one of the least pleasant parts of your job. Learn how Procare can solve five tuition challenges for you!

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Sep 19, 2023

How to Craft a Daycare Sick Policy

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 19, 2023

Let's look at how to craft a daycare sick policy, as well as examples of what to include in the policy to keep kids and staff healthy!

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Sep 14, 2023

How to Teach Letter Recognition to Preschoolers

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 14, 2023

Let’s explore how to teach letter recognition in your child care center's preschool rooms, as well as fun activities to make it fun!

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Sep 11, 2023

5 Tips to Minimize Backlash When You Raise Tuition Rates

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Procare
Author Procare
Sep 11, 2023

Here are 5 tips to help you minimize backlash when you raise child care tuition rates.

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Sep 6, 2023

The Joy of Onlooker Play: Discovering the Power of Observation

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 6, 2023

Onlooker play helps children observe, learn and build confidence. Let's look at ways to nurture this type of play in your daycare!

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Sep 1, 2023

The Power of Parallel Play: Building Social Skills in Daycares

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 1, 2023

Through parallel play, children develop social skills like independence, observational learning, confidence and respect for boundaries.

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Aug 31, 2023

How to Offer a Nutritious Daycare Food Program

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 31, 2023

Check out these tips for providing a nutritious food program to ensure you're meeting nutritional guidelines for child cares.

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Aug 29, 2023

Understanding Associative Play in Early Childhood Education

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 29, 2023

The associative play stage is when kids truly begin to play together. Let's look at why it's so important as part of your ECE program.

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Aug 23, 2023

TREND REPORT 2023: Why Child Care Software Automation Matters

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 23, 2023

The 2023 Child Care Management Software Industry Trends Report shows that half of child care centers not using software rely on manual processes to track their business operations. 

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Aug 17, 2023

How to Use Cooperative Play to Promote Development

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 17, 2023

Let's look at examples of cooperative play, which is children engaging in organized group play with specific roles and rules.

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Aug 11, 2023

How Child Care Providers Can Reclaim up to 80 Hours a Month of Valuable Time With Automation

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 11, 2023

Learn how automation software can save child care centers and daycares up to 80 hours a month!

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Aug 8, 2023

Stages of Play & Their Role in Child Care

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Procare
Author Procare
Aug 8, 2023

The six stages of play are how children learn at different ages. Let's look at how to incorporate play activities into your child care center!

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Jul 31, 2023

Start Your Day More Smoothly with Procare Morning Drop-off Notes  

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 31, 2023

Learn how using morning drop-off notes in the Procare child care mobile app can make dropoffs less chaotic!

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Jul 28, 2023

Sensory Activities for Infants in Daycare

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 28, 2023

Check out these child care sensory activities for infants that will stimulate their senses and promote cognitive development. 

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Jul 26, 2023

9 Child Care Social Media Tips

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 26, 2023

Learn how social media can boost you boost child care center's credibility, help parents find you and use reviews to your advantage!

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Jul 20, 2023

How to Build a Daycare Center Budget Forecast

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 20, 2023

Learn how to make informed decisions about your child care business with these budget forecasting tips.

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Jul 20, 2023

Small Group Activities for Preschoolers (& Why They’re So Important)

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 20, 2023

Small group activities help kids develop skills like cooperation and sharing while socializing and developing their own interests.

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Jul 19, 2023

How to Grow Child Care Center Enrollment

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Procare
Author Procare
Jul 19, 2023

Want to grow enrollment at your child care center? Learn how Procare can keep track of families who are interested in your center!

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Jul 18, 2023

Five Skills and Qualities Child Care Workers Should Have

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Procare
Author Procare
Jul 18, 2023

Hiring great staff for your child care is critical to the success of your child care business. Here are five traits to look for when interviewing candidates to find the ones best suited to your daycare!

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Jul 17, 2023

Five Tips to Make Your Summer Camp a Success

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 17, 2023

Whether you’ve run a camp every summer for the last 20 years or this is your first time, these five tips will help you run your best program!

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Jul 13, 2023

What is Emergent Curriculum? We Answer Five Questions!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 13, 2023

Emergent curriculum is often associated with ECE. We answer five questions about this style of learning in child care centers.

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Jul 10, 2023

Let eDocuments Take the Paper Out of Your Paperwork with Digital Signing, Form Sharing

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Procare
Author Procare
Jul 10, 2023

With eDocuments, you can create an electronic signature, format and store documents, all within Procare.

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Jul 3, 2023

Tips for Keeping Kids Safe On the Fourth of July

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 3, 2023

Here are some tips to help parents prepare for the Fourth of July, from staving off sunburns to keeping kids safe in the water and around fireworks.

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Jun 30, 2023

10 Best Early Childhood Education Apps for Daycares in 2023

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Procare
Author Procare
Jun 30, 2023

Updated for 2023! Here are the best apps for early childhood education, including math and reading apps for daycares and child care centers.

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Jun 27, 2023

Three Tips to Onboard Child Care Teachers

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 27, 2023

Learn three ways to onboard new child care teachers and employees to improve their job satisfaction and keep them as valued staff!

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Jun 23, 2023

Early Childhood Education Assessments: Five Answers to Key Questions

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 23, 2023

Early childhood assessments provide vital information about student progress, inform instructional strategies and identify learning gaps!

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Jun 21, 2023

Want Ideas for Summer Learning? Here’s a Preschool Lesson Plan!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 21, 2023

Check out this preschool lesson plan that's perfect for summer learning!

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Jun 19, 2023

Celebrating Juneteenth: Honoring Black Leaders in ECE and Their Contributions

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 19, 2023

Let's learn more about three Black leaders in ECE who shaped minds, empowered generations and broke down barriers.

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Jun 14, 2023

Five Ways to Teach Emotions to Toddlers

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 14, 2023

Check out these five ways to teach emotions to preschoolers and help support their emotional development!

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Jun 6, 2023

Four Tips to Make Parents Comfortable on the First Day of Preschool

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 6, 2023

Here's how you can make parents feel more comfortable when they drop off their kids at your preschool for the first time.

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May 31, 2023

Daycare Age Ranges: Understanding the Differences

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Procare
Author Procare
May 31, 2023

Let's take a look at the four early childhood age ranges you need to be aware of and appropriate care techniques for each.

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May 18, 2023

Setting the Stage for Learning: Intentional Environments

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Laura Delgado
Author Laura Delgado
May 18, 2023

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May 10, 2023

Recognize Stress, Tackle It and Feel in Greater Control of Your Life!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
May 10, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Let's look at ways that child care providers can recognize and deal with stress.

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Apr 27, 2023

5 Tips to Help Your Child Care Staff Stay Healthy and Active!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 27, 2023

Finding time for child care directors and staff to fit in exercise is difficult. Check out this list of five ideas to keep active.

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Apr 26, 2023

TREND REPORT 2023: How Software Helps Child Care Centers Track Waitlists

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 26, 2023

Proper management of child care waitlists is key in staying fully enrolled. Let's look at how software can help!

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Apr 20, 2023

5 Indoor Exercises for Child Care Classrooms to Keep Kids Active!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 20, 2023

Let's look at five ways to keep kids active in your child care center when there's bad weather and you're stuck inside!

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Apr 13, 2023

Preschool Exercises You Can Use in Your Child Care Center!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 13, 2023

Looking for preschool exercises for your child care center? Check out this list of five ideas to keep your kids active!

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Apr 7, 2023

Toddler Preschool Exercises to Keep Little Ones Active!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 7, 2023

Let's look at 5 toddler exercise activities you can incorporate into your child care center!

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Apr 6, 2023

Tips for Organizing Your Preschool Classroom

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 6, 2023

Spring is a great time to get your preschool classrooms organized. Check out these tips to spruce things up!

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Mar 29, 2023

TREND REPORT 2023: How Child Care Staff Management Can Boost Enrollment

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Mar 29, 2023

At a time when child care programs should be amping up their enrollments, a shortage of staff is directly linked to most programs being under capacity. 

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Mar 29, 2023

Build a Positive Culture for Your Child Care Staff

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Laura Delgado
Author Laura Delgado
Mar 29, 2023

Let’s look at ways to improve child care staff retention by building a positive work environment!

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Mar 7, 2023

Extra Room in Your Center? Take in Extra Kids Over Spring Break!

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Mar 7, 2023

If your child care center has the capacity to take in more students, spring break is a great opportunity to boost enrollment and revenue.

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Feb 15, 2023

How to Prepare Your Daycare For Snow Closures and Keep Parents, Staff Informed

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Feb 15, 2023

Let’s discuss when to call a snow day and four ways to prepare your child care center for snow closures.

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Feb 6, 2023

5 Ways to Emphasize Diversity in Your Child Center’s Classroom

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Procare
Author Procare
Feb 6, 2023

Diversity in the classroom not only means understanding that each student brings unique experiences to a classroom, but also exploring these differences to enrich learning. Let’s take a look at five ways to emphasize diversity into your child care center’s classrooms.

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Jan 31, 2023

Fun Daily Schedule Ideas for Preschool Classrooms

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jan 31, 2023

Let's look at some fun daily schedule ideas for your preschool classrooms!

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Jan 18, 2023

Five Sensory Play Ideas for Preschool

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jan 18, 2023

Let's take a look at five fun and educational sensory play ideas for toddlers in your preschool or child care center.

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Dec 28, 2022

Check Out Procare’s Five Most Popular Webinars of 2022!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Dec 28, 2022

In 2022, Procare Solutions' five most popular webinars covered topics ranging from attracting and retaining child care staff to how directors can build a healthy work climate. 

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Dec 20, 2022

The Top Five ‘Child Care Business’ Podcasts of 2022!

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Scott Shelton
Author Scott Shelton
Dec 20, 2022

Childcare staffing and explainers on government policy affecting ECE topped this year's list of the most popular podcasts from Procare!

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Dec 12, 2022

The Year in Review: Procare Solutions Helps Your Child Care Business Thrive! 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Dec 12, 2022

From offering an easy-to-use digital curriculum to simplifying staff scheduling, #TeamProcare worked hard in 2022 to bring #childcare providers the tools you need!

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Dec 5, 2022

Thirty Years of Growing Together: Listening and Innovating to Support Child Care Centers

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Dec 5, 2022

As #TeamProcare celebrates our 30th anniversary, we remember that we started by listening to the needs of a #childcare provider, a philosophy that remains at the heart of our mission. 

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Dec 2, 2022

Five Tips to Fight Away the Flu and Other Viruses in Your Child Care Center

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Dec 2, 2022

Is your child care center ready for cold and flu season? We have five tips to help!

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Nov 17, 2022

How Procare’s New Programs and Insights Tools Can Grow Your Child Care Business 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Nov 17, 2022

The Programs and Insights feature from Procare gives administrators more options to create unique schedules to enroll children into more classes and programs! Plus, you get a clear view of your enrollment, staffing needs and open programs. 

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Oct 13, 2022

How to Conduct a Successful Preschool Parent Teacher Conference

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Oct 13, 2022

If you’re looking for ways to increase family engagement at your preschool, consider hosting parent teacher conferences!

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Sep 28, 2022

How to Create a Child Care Center Budget Plan

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Procare
Author Procare
Sep 28, 2022

A well-crafted child care budget can make or break a center. Learn how to craft yours with these tips and operate at maximum efficiency.

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Sep 23, 2022

Get More Value With a Procare Desktop Package Solution! 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 23, 2022

If you're a Procare Desktop customer using Procare on a local machine, you may be missing out on all the great features that Procare releases each month!  

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Sep 16, 2022

Child Care Centers Should Act Fast for ERC Funds, Says Financial Advisor

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Sep 16, 2022

By the end of September, more than half of the money available through the employee retention tax credit program will have been applied for.

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Sep 9, 2022

Yes! There’s an Easier Way to Manage Child Care Subsidies!

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Procare
Author Procare
Sep 9, 2022

Simplify your child care center's subsidy process by using subsidy management software.

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Sep 1, 2022

Let Procare Consolidate Your Statements and Billing!

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Procare
Author Procare
Sep 1, 2022

Procare Solutions can help you consolidate your child care center's statements and billing, and easily process tuition payments!

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Aug 29, 2022

Tired of Mountains of Paper Daycare Forms? Put Procare’s eDocuments Feature to Work for You!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 29, 2022

Today's parents want to fill out documents online. Procare's eDocuments lets your #childcare center create, send, get signatures and store documents in one place!

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Aug 25, 2022

How Procare Gives You, and Your Families, Confidence in Your Center’s Safety

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 25, 2022

Procare gives your daycare the necessary tools to help parents feel confident in the care you're providing.

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Aug 15, 2022

How Your Child Care Center Can Better Communicate with Families 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 15, 2022

When early childhood education centers communicate well with parents on their child’s activities, families and your center thrive.

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Aug 10, 2022

Procare Helps You Connect and Engage!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 10, 2022

Procare helps your early childhood education center easily connect with families through our family engagement app. See how easy it is!

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Aug 5, 2022

Procare Helps You Control and Manage Your Classrooms More Effectively 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Aug 5, 2022

Being in control of your child care center doesn’t mean you need to manually do everything. Let's take a look at how Procare simplifies running your early childhood education program while keeping you in the driver’s seat.

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Jul 20, 2022

How Engaged Are You with Your Employees?

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 20, 2022

Asking your employees a handful of simple questions will garner the most complete information to determine how engaged they are.

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Jul 14, 2022

Five Daycare Interview Questions Child Care Providers Should Ask Potential Hires

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Procare
Author Procare
Jul 14, 2022

With these 10 questions to ask potential employees, you can learn about each candidate and find a new employee that everyone is excited about.

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Jul 8, 2022

Why Integrated Payment Processing Matters for Child Care Centers   

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Procare
Author Procare
Jul 8, 2022

Procare is the only child care center management software with integrated proprietary payment processing!

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Jul 7, 2022

Prepare for Back to School with Procare!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jul 7, 2022

School is starting back up again in no time. Do you feel ready? Make sure teachers, parents and even you are up to date and ready to take on this new year.

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Jun 29, 2022

Registration is Open for The Business of Child Care Customer Conference!

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Jun 29, 2022

Save the date for #TeamProcare's second The Business of Child Care Conference! It's virutal and will include sessions featuring important new product enhancements and how to grow your center while advancing children’s learning.

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Jun 23, 2022

Young Parents Don’t Want to Write Checks

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 23, 2022

Paying by credit or debit card has become the norm, especially for millennials who make up the majority of today's parents.

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Jun 21, 2022

A Guide for Child Care Centers on All Things Summer!

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Jun 21, 2022

No doubt your child care center is all about fun in the sun. Check out this guide to make sure your daycare is ready for summer activities.

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Jun 17, 2022

Why Should Child Care Centers Use Payment Processing? We Answer Five Key Questions!

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Procare
Author Procare
Jun 17, 2022

Why do child care centers need digital accounting, bookkeeping and payment software? We answer five questions!

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Jun 3, 2022

Want Ideas for Summer Learning in Your Child Care Center? Check Out This Lesson Plan!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jun 3, 2022

Looking for ideas for summer learning in your child care center? Check out this fun and educational beach-bag activity that focuses on physical development and more!

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May 20, 2022

Nurturing Cognitive Development in Child Care

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
May 20, 2022

Cognitive development involves how children think, explore and grow. It's vital that your child care center uses a curriculum to nurture it.

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May 10, 2022

New Colorado Law Offers Free Preschool to Families

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
May 10, 2022

A new Colorado law will go into effect in 2023 that will give all 4-year-olds access to 10 hours of preschool a week at no cost to families.

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May 2, 2022

Procare Early Learning: Cost-Effective Digital Curriculum Designed for Early Childhood Education 

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
May 2, 2022

Learn how a fully digital early childhood education curriculum ensures teachers have everything they need at their fingertips.

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Apr 29, 2022

How Curriculum Designed for Early Childhood Education Benefits Child Care Centers

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Apr 29, 2022

Let's look at how a strong early childhood education curriculum benefits your students and your child care center!

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Apr 11, 2022

Debunking Myths About What Child Care Center Employees Want: A Procare Webinar Recap on ‘The People Factor’

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Apr 11, 2022

When it comes to hiring the best employees, two myths abound: that job candidates ONLY care about incentives and benefits, and about the pay they’ll receive. These things matter, but there's more to hiring and retaining the best staff, says Caroline Jens, founder and is CEO of Child Care Biz Help.

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Mar 18, 2022

Celebrate Spring With These Five Activities!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Mar 18, 2022

It’s time to celebrate with these five fun activities you can do with kids at your child care center to celebrate the changing of the season!

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Mar 11, 2022

Five Activities to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Your Child Care Center

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Mar 11, 2022

We have St. Patrick's Day-themed activities you can do with kids in your child care center. Whether you're looking for outdoorsy excursions or cute crafts, we've got you covered!

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Feb 28, 2022

How to Teach Handwriting at Your Child Care Center: Four Tips to Get You Started

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Feb 28, 2022

Handwriting is a skill that translates beyond what goes on paper. Children who learn to write at a young age achieve higher reading and spelling scores, and learn fine-motor skills. We have four tips to share with you for teaching this valuable skill in your child care center, starting in your infant room!

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Feb 25, 2022

Black Leaders in Early Childhood Education: Learn About Dr. Evangeline Ward

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Feb 25, 2022

provided a foundation of professionalism for educators that continues to guide and motivate child care advocates today.

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Feb 18, 2022

Black Leaders in Early Childhood Education: Learn About Fannie C. Williams

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Feb 18, 2022

Fannie C. Williams spent most of her career in education at New Orleans public schools. There, her achievements included founding nursery school and Kindergarten classes in the early years of the Depression — the first for Black children in the city. 

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Feb 11, 2022

Black Leaders in Early Childhood Education: Learn About Dr. Edmund Gordon

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Feb 11, 2022

Dr. Edmund Gordon's list accomplishments is long. It includes his work in founding the Head Start program, which he undertook in 1956 when President Lyndon B. Johnson commissioned him to help design the Head Start program.

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Jan 25, 2022

Procare Child Care Centers Can Integrate with IntelliKid Systems to Grow Enrollment and Hire Staff!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jan 25, 2022

The new partnership between Procare and IntelliKid Systems, a customer relationship management company, means centers now can access a system to help attract and register new families, as well as tools to help with recruiting staff. It’s a way to maximize enrollment opportunities based on current availability for centers using both platforms. 

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Jan 11, 2022

Nine Ways to Promote Literacy at Your Child Care Center

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jan 11, 2022

Let’s take a look at nine ways to promote literacy in your child care center, from babies to school-age kids!

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Jan 5, 2022

Are Many of Your Staff Out Sick or Quarantined? Procare Can Help!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Jan 5, 2022

Child care centers are reeling as many teachers and other staff fall ill to COVID-19. Owners and directors are scrambling to keep the doors open and stay within student-to-staff ratios, all while ensuring a high quality of care. Let’s look at a few tools offered by Procare Solutions that can help!

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Jan 3, 2022

Choosing Goals For Your Child Care Center in 2022

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Jan 3, 2022

The new year is here! What are your plans for your child care center in 2022? We have three ways to set goals and propel your business forward in a meaningful way.

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Dec 28, 2021

How to Make Your Child Care Center More Efficient

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Procare
Author Procare
Dec 28, 2021

Let’s look at five tips to make your child care center more efficient so you can get more done, stress less and enjoy the business you've built!

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Dec 21, 2021

Procare’s Top Five Webinars of the Year!

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Dec 21, 2021

From marketing your child care business to slowing the revolving door of staff turnover, we wrap up our top five webinars of the year!

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Dec 9, 2021

Four Steps to Add Forecasting to Your Child Care Center’s Budget

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Procare
Author Procare
Dec 9, 2021

An accurate financial forecast will help you stick to your budget. When you understand how much money is coming in, you can better regulate how much money goes out, allowing you to manage your business. Let’s take a look at four steps to incorporate forecasting into your child care center’s budget!

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Dec 7, 2021

Inflation Driving Up the Cost of Running Your Child Care Center? It May Be Time To Raise Your Tuition.

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Dec 7, 2021

Due to recent price hikes of everything from food to rent, increasing the tuition at your child care center may be something you must consider. We have four tips to help you share the news of increased fees with your families.

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Dec 6, 2021

Franchise vs. Independent: Four Questions to Help You Decide Before You Open Your Child Care Center

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Dec 6, 2021

Ready to start your own child care business? One of the first things you need to decide is whether you'll open a franchise location or an independent center. We have four questions to help you choose which best suits you and your goals!

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Dec 1, 2021

The Omicron Variant Could Mean Changes to Your Child Care Center’s Mask Policy. Here Are Three Things Not to Do When Implementing a New Rule.

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Dec 1, 2021

The emergence of Omicron, coronavirus variant could mean changes to your child care center's mask policy. Here are three things you should NOT do when sharing rule changes with the families you serve.

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Nov 29, 2021

Seven Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Daycare Staff

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Procare
Author Procare
Nov 29, 2021

Every employee wants to feel valued. One of the easiest ways to make them feel this way is to give them a holiday gift! We have seven ideas for gifts that show how much you appreciate your child care center staff.

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Nov 23, 2021

Is a Dependent Care Flexible Savings Plan Right For Your Family?

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Nov 23, 2021

Here's a quick overview to see if a dependent care flexible-savings account could be a good fit for parents of the kids in your care!

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Nov 22, 2021

How the Build Back Better Plan Would Affect Child Care Centers

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Nov 22, 2021

The Build Back Better plan being considered by Congress includes $390 billion to cut child care costs for many families and provide free preschool for all children in America.  Let’s take a look at how it could affect your child care center, if implemented.

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Nov 17, 2021

Thinking of Starting Your Own Child Care Business? Let’s Look at Six Programs You Can Launch!

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Procare
Author Procare
Nov 17, 2021

Let's take a look at six programs to consider if you're ready to open your own child care business!

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Nov 16, 2021

Seven Questions to Ask During a Child Care Software Demo

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Courtney McGann
Author Courtney McGann
Nov 16, 2021

Considering buying software for your child care center?. Let's take a look at seven questions you should ask during a demo.

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Nov 2, 2021

Advice from a CPA for Child Care Providers About the Employee Retention Tax Credit

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Procare
Author Procare
Nov 2, 2021

Audra Wilson-Russell, a certified public accountant, answers questions about how the employee retention tax credit can be used for child care center owners.

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Nov 1, 2021

How to Incorporate Election Day Into Your Classrooms

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Nov 1, 2021

Election Day is coming up in many places, which means it’s a great time to focus on the concepts of voting and encourage children to be curious about what is happening in their communities and country. Here are five election-themed activities for your child care center that also would be great for a before and after care program in schools!

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Oct 27, 2021

Tips on How Your Child Care Center Can Better Connect with Parents

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Leah Woodbury
Author Leah Woodbury
Oct 27, 2021

Finding ways for parents to participate in your center is important, but working to truly connect with them is just as vital. Creating a strong connection is essential to the success of your child care business. Let’s explore five ways to build real, business-boosting relationships with your customers!

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