Always Be Hiring
One of the most common mistakes we see childcare business owners make is not having an ongoing program to identify and connect with qualified potential…
Category: Human Resources
Balancing Head and Heart: The Dual Role of Every Great Leader
Lead Well. Manage Smartly. Thrive. Thriving child care centers don’t just happen—they’re built by leaders who know how to balance heart and head. Leading requires…
Holding Your Team Accountable for a Job They Can Be Proud Of
The True Meaning of Accountability Running a successful child care and early education business demands strong financial management, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a commitment…
Best Practices for Hiring Related Individuals in Child Care
Although there are many advantages, as well as disadvantages, of having employees who are related to one another, only you, as a child care business…
Employees and Keys to the Child Care Business: Important Things to Consider
As a Child Care business owner, you cannot be in your business every second of every day – at least, you shouldn’t be there all…
Using Standard Operating Procedures in Your Child Care Business
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are critical documents that should be implemented in every business, including child care. SOPs provide detailed …
Child Care Employees and Social Media Policies
What employees post on various social media platforms can significantly impact the childcare business for which they work. Why? Parents often visit the childcare business’…
Effective Strategies to Reduce Labor Costs in Childcare
Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Reducing Expenses Labor costs constitute a significant portion (often the largest expense) of overall childcare business expenses. Reducing these costs while…
Tips For Welcoming New Child Care Employees
Do You Have an Employee Onboarding or Welcoming Program? Much time, effort, and expense are spent on job postings, screening, and interviewing potential employees. However,…
The Juggle is Real…
The childcare business is like no other; you are responsible for the world’s most precious commodity. It is far different than any other career field;…
The Importance of Employment Practices Liability
The world has changed dramatically in just a few short months. The true impact of COVID-19 will not be known for years to come. As…
