Babies and Beyond: Managing Mixed-Age Groups

Babies and Beyond: Managing Mixed-Age Groups

Mixed-age group child care situations can have a positive impact on social development Running a family child care business has many unique advantages and challenges; from sharing personal space to providing next-level service to a smaller group of families, family...
Let’s Talk: Maintain Good Communication with Parents

Let’s Talk: Maintain Good Communication with Parents

Develop a plan for how to create an open and ongoing dialogue with your parents Communication is important in any relationship but especially in a business relationship involving something as sensitive as the care of someone’s child. Establishing a sense of trust,...
Easy as 1-2-3: Activities to Encourage Counting

Easy as 1-2-3: Activities to Encourage Counting

Use fun activities to help the children in your care understand numbers Young children learn best through casual play, so adding math-related activities that are easy and fun will allow them to develop their skills. Once a child has a basic understanding of numbers...