With everything else going on at your center, posting one job listing and waiting for the applications to roll in can feel like the easy move. But more and more, that approach just isn't enough. You have to cast a wider net. Qualified early childhood teachers are harder to find than ever, the strongest candidates are interviewing at three other centers the same week you reach them, and background checks and clearances can stretch the timeline for weeks. Meanwhile you're cover

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