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Teacher Appreciation Starts with Leadership: How to Celebrate Your Staff Year-Round
Teacher Appreciation Week comes once a year, but as a child care director or owner, recognizing and valuing your teachers should be an...

Karen Titolo
Apr 17


Making Enrollment Easier: What We Learned from Our Latest IKS Academy Webinar
Enrollment can feel like a never-ending puzzle—juggling phone inquiries, tours, email campaigns, waitlists, classrooms, integrations, and...

Karen Titolo
Apr 3


Celebrating the Week of the Young Child 2025: A Fresh Take on Honoring Early Childhood
The Week of the Young Child (WOYC) is a time to celebrate our youngest learners and the incredible educators, families, and communities...

Karen Titolo
Mar 25


Smart Financial Strategies for Childcare Businesses with Michael Blanco
Running a successful childcare center isn’t just about providing high-quality care—it also requires smart financial management. As tax...

Karen Titolo
Mar 20


Navigating the Business of Child Care Without Sacrificing Quality
Running a child care center is more than just a passion—it’s a business. But for many owners and directors, balancing financial success...

Karen Titolo
Feb 27


Mastering Licensing Visits: Expert Tips from Ronnae Williams
Licensing visits can feel like a high-stakes test for child care providers, but with the right preparation, they don’t have to be...

Karen Titolo
Jan 30


Ignite Your Child Care Center's Potential in 2025
The new year is here, and it’s bursting with possibilities. This January, let’s not just ease into the year—let’s energize it! Your child...

Karen Titolo
Jan 16


Starting Strong: Strategies for Embracing New Beginnings
Change and growth are inevitable parts of life, and transitions—whether in leadership, personal endeavors, or workplace settings—offer...

Karen Titolo
Jan 9


Thriving in 2025: Setting Intentions for a Transformative Year
A new year is upon us, and with it comes the promise of fresh beginnings and endless possibilities. As we turn the page to 2025, we have...

Karen Titolo
Jan 3


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,...

Karen Titolo
Dec 12, 2024


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...

Karen Titolo
Nov 27, 2024


Mastering Staffing Challenges in Early Childcare: Top Tips from Aleta Mechtel
In the world of early childcare, staffing challenges can feel like an uphill battle. With so much movement in this field, finding,...

Karen Titolo
Nov 21, 2024


Using Holiday Kindness to Boost Enrollment and Build Community
When’s the last time you thought about enrollment? It’s always in season! And with the holidays approaching, you have the perfect chance...

Karen Titolo
Nov 14, 2024


Enhancing Preschool Safety with Christina Villa and PB&J TV
In today’s world, ensuring a safe and secure environment for young children is at the top of every preschool’s priority list. That’s why...

Karen Titolo
Sep 19, 2024


The Joys of Being an Early Childhood Education Administrator
Working as an administrator in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is more than just a job—it’s a deeply rewarding experience filled with...

Karen Titolo
Sep 12, 2024


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...

Karen Titolo
Sep 5, 2024


Did the Pandemic Ruin Childcare? A Look at the Lasting Impact on the Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects across various sectors, and childcare is no exception. A question that has been...

Karen Titolo
Aug 29, 2024


Maximizing Enrollment with IntelliKid Systems and Procare Solutions
Our recent webinar, “Enrollment in Action: The Powerful Combination of IntelliKid Systems + Procare” brought together childcare...

Karen Titolo
Aug 22, 2024


Essential Summer Professional Development for Childcare Staff: Preparing for the New School Year
Hello, dedicated childcare administrators! As the summer sun shines brightly, it's the perfect time to focus on professional development...

Karen Titolo
Jul 11, 2024


The Importance of Establishing and Reevaluating Core Values in Childcare
In the heartbeat of every childcare, there exists a pulse—a rhythm that fuels its existence and propels it forward amidst the chaos of...

Karen Titolo
May 2, 2024


Unveiling Mary Poppins' Work Ethic: A Practical Guide for Child Care Administrators
In the fantastical realm of childcare, the embodiment of dedication and work ethic is none other than Mary Poppins herself. While Mary...

Karen Titolo
Apr 11, 2024


From Exodus to Revival: Navigating the Evolution of Early Childhood Education
A social media post comparing the number of teacher call-ins and the number of resignations in a single day has sparked conversations...

Karen Titolo
Mar 14, 2024


Creative Classroom Chronicles: Unleashing the Fun for Child Care Teachers
Embarking on the adventure of educating young minds is no small feat. As child care teachers, you're the architects of a child's early...

Yvonne White
Mar 7, 2024


Nurturing Excellence: Engaging Teachers in Your Childcare Brand
In the world of childcare administration, teachers are the beating heart of your center. They do more than just educate and care for...

Karen Titolo
Feb 22, 2024
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