Navigating enrollment conversations can feel overwhelming when you're balancing systems, team responsibilities, and a constant flow of parent inquiries. Our recent IKS Academy webinar focused on providing a clearer path forward that strengthens relationships, reduces repetitive work, and builds confidence throughout every lead’s journey.  The webinar was led by Nikkie Handy, a seasoned Franchise Business Coach with more than 25 years of experience across nearly every role in

Enrollment is the number one driver of revenue in every early childhood program, but many schools unknowingly lose hundreds of thousands of dollars each year simply by missing opportunities on the phone. In our recent IKS Academy webinar with Chelsea Reue, a Child Care Sales Specialist, licensed real estate agent, and host of The Business of Preschool Podcast , we explored how strengthening your phone practices can transform your school’s financial health, boost family trust,

Employee turnover can often feel like an inevitable part of running a child care program, but it does not have to be. With the right systems in place, child care leaders can confidently attract, select, develop, and retain team members who strengthen their culture rather than drain it. In our recent IKS Academy webinar with Tameenah Adams, a Certified Human Resources Professional, John Maxwell Certified Coach, founder of ChildcareHR, and experienced child care entrepreneur wi

Running digital ads can feel overwhelming: balancing budgets, targeting, creatives, and lead follow-up. At our recent “Are You Ready for Google Ads?”  webinar, we welcomed Gwendolyn Guarino , a career digital ads marketer at Rose Marketing Solutions . With over 15 years of experience in the Google Ads and Facebook Ads platforms, Gwen shared some valuable insights to help child care providers succeed with digital advertising. Here’s what we covered: Why Ads Fail Many child car

Discover What’s New. Use What Works. Running a child care center means juggling people, processes, and priorities, often all before lunchtime. Staying ahead with the right tools isn’t just helpful…it’s essential. At our recent IKS Feature Fest 2025, we welcomed Kaia Gallop and Karen Blatter for a dynamic walkthrough of the year’s most impactful innovations. Drawing from their deep experience in product development, customer support, and real-world school operations, Kaia and

First impressions shape everything, especially in childcare, where families walk in with a picture already in mind of what they expect. During our recent webinar, we explored how to transform those expectations into powerful “WOW” moments that leave families feeling seen, valued, and excited to join your community. We were joined by Kate Woodward Young and Carrie Casey, nationally recognized early childhood trainers, keynote speakers, and business strategists with more than 3