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When Should a Child Care Owner Hire a Business Consultant?
05/01/2026You Do Not Have to Do Everything Alone Owning a child care center is a big job. You care for children, #support families, manage staff, follow licensing rules, handle money, answer calls, solve problems, and still try to smile at drop-off time. That is a lot! Many child care owners are strong, sm... When Should a Child Care Owner Hire a Business Consultant?
Why Child Care Business Owners Need Guidance From Someone Who Understands the Industry
04/30/2026Child Care Is Not Just Any Business Owning a child care business is special. You are not only running a company. You are caring for children, supporting families, leading #teachers, and following many rules. That is a big job! A child care #center has many moving parts. You must think about #safe... Why Child Care Business Owners Need Guidance From Someone Who Understands the Industry
Your Next Step in Child Care Business Ownership Starts With One Form
04/30/2026Big Dreams Can Start with a Small Step Thinking about child care business ownership can feel exciting. It can also feel a little scary. You may have many questions in your mind. Can I buy a #daycare? Is now the right time to sell my child care #center? How do I open a new child care #program? What... Your Next Step in Child Care Business Ownership Starts With One Form
What Happens After You Fill Out the Child Care Business Interest Form?
04/30/2026A Simple First Step Toward Your Child Care Business Goal Filling out ChildCareEd’s private child care business interest form is a small step, but it can open the door to big plans. Maybe you want to buy a child care business. Maybe you are thinking about selling your daycare. Maybe you want ... What Happens After You Fill Out the Child Care Business Interest Form?
The Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Child Care Business
04/30/2026Buying a Child Care Business Can Be a Smart First Step Do you dream of owning a daycare, preschool, or child care center? You may think you have to start from zero. But that is not always true. Many people choose to buy an existing child care business instead. When you buy a child care center, the... The Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Child Care Business
How can I plan peach-themed summer activities for preschoolers in Georgia?
04/30/2026Summer in Georgia is a great time for a #peach theme! This article helps directors and child care providers build a safe, learning-rich plan full of peachy fun for your #summer program. You will get simple activity ideas, safety tips, lesson links, and ways to involve families. Think #preschoolers, ... How can I plan peach-themed summer activities for preschoolers in Georgia?
How can childcare teams lead safe, fun nature walks in Georgia parks and gardens?
04/30/2026Young children love to move, touch, and ask questions outside. A short nature walk in a nearby park or garden gives your program big learning for small legs. These walks help children build vocabulary, #nature knowledge, and big motor skills while enjoying fresh air. Use simple steps so staff and fa... How can childcare teams lead safe, fun nature walks in Georgia parks and gardens?
How can I use beach and ocean-themed summer activities in my California early childhood classroom?
04/30/2026Bring the #beach to your #California classroom this #summer with simple, safe, and joyful ocean-themed activities. This guide helps child care providers and directors pick ideas that fit your schedule, support learning goals, and meet safety needs. You will find quick activity lists, safety checks, ... How can I use beach and ocean-themed summer activities in my California early childhood classroom?
How can we run safe water play and heat-safe summer activities for preschoolers in Texas?
04/30/2026Summer in Texas brings warm days and big smiles. With a little planning, you can keep children cool, happy, and safe while they enjoy #waterplay. This short guide helps directors and providers plan heat-safe water fun for #preschoolers. It focuses on simple steps staff can use every day for #safety ... How can we run safe water play and heat-safe summer activities for preschoolers in Texas?
How can we bring a farmers market and fresh fruit activities to preschoolers in California?
04/30/2026Introduction This short guide helps child care providers and directors bring a lively, safe, and learning-rich #farmers #market full of #fruits to your #preschoolers in #California. You will get simple field trip tips, classroom and outdoor activities, pretend-play ideas, and ways to connect with f... How can we bring a farmers market and fresh fruit activities to preschoolers in California?
