Expanding a child care business can be exciting, but it also comes with important decisions and challenges. Whether you are considering opening a second #daycare center, increasing enrollment, purchasing a larger facility, or growing your #preschool program, expansion requires careful planning and t... Need Help expanding your Child Care business? ChildCareEd Can Help
Start With Your Main Goal Many people dream of owning a child care business. Some want to open a new daycare from the beginning. Others want to buy an existing child care center that is already open. Both choices can be good. But they are very different. Opening a daycare gives you a fresh start.... Should You Open a Daycare or Buy an Existing Center?
Opening a #daycare in #Oklahoma can feel big, but you can do it step by step. This guide is for directors and providers who want clear, practical help. It shows planning, rules, money, staff, and how to welcome families. Why it matters: good child care helps parents work, supports children's learnin... How do I open a day care in Oklahoma and start my child care business?
One of the most critical decision for child care providers is to find the right location. This seminar focuses in detail on critical factors which day providers should consider. This will help to formulate the right marketing strategy for your new child care center. What factors determine... How To Find The Right Location For Your Childcare Center
Come to this seminar to help you support young children and families through the separation children often experience at drop-off. This article summarizes practical approaches you can use immediately in your program and points to related trainings on ChildCareEd to deepen your practice. We recommend... Strong Good Hug, And A Kiss to Say Good Bye
Every morning and afternoon, your program has busy moments. These are the times when children move from home to care and back again. Small steps can keep kids safe, calm, and happy. In this article, we explain clear routines and tools you can use right away. We focus on being steady, working with fa... How can Washington, D.C. child care providers keep children safe during transitions, drop-off, and pick-up?
Minnesota winters are long, cold, and dark. For child care providers and directors, those seasons change how kids play, sleep, and feel. This article explains what winter can do to young children’s minds and hearts. It also gives clear steps your program can take to help. Remember: state requi... How Do Minnesota Winters Affect Young Children's Mental Health?
Starting child care is a big moment for children and families. In the first days you can build a strong base of #trust that helps your #children learn, play, and feel safe. Work with #families at drop-in and use steady #routines so everyone knows what to expect. For ideas you can use right away, se... The First Weeks of Child Care: Building Trust with Children
Starting group care for the first time is big for a child and for your program. This short guide gives clear, kind steps North Dakota directors and #NorthDakota #providers can use today to help children who have never been in a group setting. Read the quick "why it matters" below and then try one ... How Can North Dakota Childcare Providers Support Children Who Have Never Been in a Group Setting Before?
Separation can be hard for little ones and for the adults who care for them. This article is for child care providers and directors who want clear, kind, and practical ways to help #toddlers through separation #anxiety. You will find simple signs to watch, routines that really work, what to share wi... How can we help toddlers with separation anxiety?