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Nurturing Resilience in Child Care: Strategies to Support Emotional Well-Being

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Nurturing Resilience in Child Care: Strategies to Support Emotional Well-Being

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and reflection. For young children, it can also bring disruptions to routines,...

Creating a Joyful Holiday Season in Child Care: Simple Ways to Celebrate with Families and Staff

Karen Titolo

Nov 27

IKS Academy

Creating a Joyful Holiday Season in Child Care: Simple Ways to Celebrate with Families and Staff

The holidays are a time of wonder, connection, and celebration—a perfect opportunity to bring families, children, and staff together in...

Positive Guidance: Building Social Skills and Thankfulness in Young Children

Karen Titolo

Nov 7

IKS Academy

Positive Guidance: Building Social Skills and Thankfulness in Young Children

Positive guidance is a powerful approach that helps children build essential life skills like self-control, self-esteem, and the ability...

Empowering Teachers Through Positive Guidance: An Administrator’s Perspective on Supporting Early Childhood Educators

Karen Titolo

Oct 17

IKS Academy

Empowering Teachers Through Positive Guidance: An Administrator’s Perspective on Supporting Early Childhood Educators

In early childhood education, where young minds are rapidly growing and learning, positive guidance is key to fostering a supportive and...

Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood: Why It’s Essential and How to Start

Karen Titolo

Sep 26

IKS Academy

Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood: Why It’s Essential and How to Start

As educators and parents, we often focus on academic milestones, but emotional intelligence (EQ) is equally important for children’s...

Back to School: How Are We Feeling After a Few Weeks? What's Next?

Karen Titolo

Sep 5

IKS Academy

Back to School: How Are We Feeling After a Few Weeks? What's Next?

The initial chaos of back-to-school season has started to settle, and with a few weeks under our belts, it’s a good time to reflect. How...

Managing Transitions: Helping Children Adapt

Karen Titolo

Aug 8

IKS Academy

Managing Transitions: Helping Children Adapt

Hello, wonderful child care administrators! As we gear up for a fresh, exciting school year, it's time to focus on helping our little...

The Power of Play: Transforming Your Childcare Center with Creative Play Spaces

Karen Titolo

Jul 18

IKS Academy

The Power of Play: Transforming Your Childcare Center with Creative Play Spaces

As childcare administrators, we are always looking for ways to enhance the learning environment and provide children with opportunities...

Summer: A Time for Rest, Relaxation, Rejuvenation, and Reincarnation in Early Childhood Leadership

Karen Titolo

Jun 13

IKS Academy

Summer: A Time for Rest, Relaxation, Rejuvenation, and Reincarnation in Early Childhood Leadership

Summer is a magical season in the world of early childhood education. School-age children are out of school and attending your programs,...

The Neurotic Neatness Trap: Striking a Balance in Childcare

Karen Titolo

May 16

IKS Academy

The Neurotic Neatness Trap: Striking a Balance in Childcare

In the world of childcare, maintaining a clean and organized environment is undoubtedly important. However, there comes a point where...

The Power of Creating an Impactful Summer Environment

Karen Titolo

May 9

IKS Academy

The Power of Creating an Impactful Summer Environment

As the sun rises higher in the sky and temperatures climb, the arrival of summer heralds a season of endless possibilities for childcare...

Nurturing Love in Early Childhood: A Valentine's Day Celebration in the Childcare Community

Karen Titolo

Feb 8

IKS Academy

Nurturing Love in Early Childhood: A Valentine's Day Celebration in the Childcare Community

Valentine's Day, a celebration of love and affection, is not just limited to romantic relationships. In the early childhood community,...

Lauren Ciran

Jan 30

IntelliTips

Increase Your IKS Success

It is 2024 and time to switch up your New Year's resolution. Instead of the same old resolution, this year your 2024 New Year’s...

Navigating Leadership Evolution: A Comprehensive Guide for Early Childhood Education Leaders

Karen Titolo

Jan 25

IKS Academy

Navigating Leadership Evolution: A Comprehensive Guide for Early Childhood Education Leaders

In the dynamic world of childcare, where every moment brings new growth and change, teachers and parents alike are in constant motion. As...

Prioritize Yourself in 2024: A Yearlong Journey of Self-Care for Early Childhood Educators

Karen Titolo

Jan 11

IKS Academy

Prioritize Yourself in 2024: A Yearlong Journey of Self-Care for Early Childhood Educators

As early childhood educators, we stride into 2024 with professional aspirations and a heart dedicated to shaping young minds. In the...

Karen Titolo

Nov 30, 2023

IKS Academy

Gratitude

As kids return after the Thanksgiving break, let's celebrate the wonderful children in our classrooms and explore how adults can nurture...

The Importance of Self-Scheduling Tours for Child Care Enrollments

Karen Titolo

Nov 9, 2023

IKS Academy

The Importance of Self-Scheduling Tours for Child Care Enrollments

Unlocking Convenience and Empowerment: Imagine a world where parents can effortlessly schedule tours of your childcare facility at their...

Training Childcare Staff in Exceptional Customer Service

Karen Titolo

Oct 5, 2023

IKS Academy

Training Childcare Staff in Exceptional Customer Service

Childcare centers are not just places where children learn and grow; they are also businesses that rely on satisfied families who trust...

The Benefits of Synchronizing Google or Outlook Calendars with the IntelliKid Scheduler

Samantha Kloorfain

Jul 5, 2023

IntelliTips

The Benefits of Synchronizing Google or Outlook Calendars with the IntelliKid Scheduler

While being logged into your IKS account, access details on syncing your calendar within our Help Center here. In today's fast-paced...

Finding Inexpensive Toys for a Child Care Program

Karen Titolo

Mar 23, 2023

IKS Academy

Finding Inexpensive Toys for a Child Care Program

Providing age-appropriate learning activities for children in a child care program does not have to be expensive. Inexpensive or even...

The Three E’s Parents Consider When Choosing Their Child Care

Karen Titolo

Mar 16, 2023

IKS Academy

The Three E’s Parents Consider When Choosing Their Child Care

When parents are trying to make a decision about which child care they want to enroll their child at, they may consider the three E’s....

Karen Titolo

Jan 26, 2023

IKS Academy

Group Time

Group Time provides an opportunity for each child to participate in a group, sharing and demonstrating their ideas, as well as trying out...

Helpful tips to remind parents to label their children's belongings

Samantha Kloorfain

Jun 16, 2022

IKS Academy

Helpful tips to remind parents to label their children's belongings

At IntelliKid Systems, we know the frustration that can sometimes surround lost possessions in the childcare environment. The following...

Molly Wright: How every child can thrive by five | TED

Karen Titolo

May 12, 2022

IKS Academy

Molly Wright: How every child can thrive by five | TED

"What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever...