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How to Keep Your Teachers on Track with Ongoing Training
As a child care director or owner, one of your most important leadership roles is ensuring that your teachers stay current with their...

Karen Titolo
Apr 24


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


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


Are You Limiting Your Own Enrollment Potential? It’s Time to Think Bigger!
Most child care owners believe they know their capacity—it’s written on the license, right? But what if you’re thinking too small? What...

Karen Titolo
Feb 20


The Heart of Child Care: How Love Shapes Our Centers
As February approaches, many of us reflect on love—its meanings, its expressions, and its profound impact. In child care, love is not...

Karen Titolo
Feb 6


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


Building Your Community: Bold Strategies to Boost Enrollment in 2025
A new year brings fresh opportunities to grow your childcare community. Gaining enrollment isn’t about relying on the same tactics—it’s...

Karen Titolo
Jan 23


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


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


Maximizing Fall for Your Childcare Center: 5 Ways to Boost Engagement and Keep Enrollment Steady
Fall is a transitional season, both in nature and within childcare centers. As we welcome cooler weather and shorter days, it's the...

Karen Titolo
Oct 11, 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


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


Smart Funding - How CACFP Can Feed Kids and Fuel Your Budget
"Smart Funding: How CACFP Can Feed Kids and Fuel Your Budget," hosted by IntelliKid Systems Academy with Cindy Vian. What is CACFP? The...

Karen Titolo
Jul 25, 2024


From "Just a Pulse" to Passion: Unlock the Buy-In of the ECE Workforce with Dr. Teri DeLucca and Dr. Brittany Hewett
In the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE), the challenge of fostering commitment and enthusiasm among teachers is ever-present. The...

Karen Titolo
Jul 8, 2024


Mastering the Art of Preschool Tours: Turning Visitors into Enrollments with Chelsea Reue
Meet Chelsea Reue, a multi-site owner with a decade of expertise in the preschool industry. Recently joining the Preschool Exchange team...

Karen Titolo
May 23, 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


Undercover Insights: Transforming Child Care Hiring Practices with Sara Schreiner
Sara Schreiner stands out as a dynamic female entrepreneur and a source of inspiration across various industries. With her unique blend...

Karen Titolo
Apr 25, 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
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