IntelliKid Systems

The Joys of Being an Early Childhood Education Administrator

Sep 12

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...

Nurturing Patience in Childcare: A Guide for Administrators

Karen Titolo

May 30

IKS Academy

Nurturing Patience in Childcare: A Guide for Administrators

Working in childcare is like being on a rollercoaster ride without a seatbelt – it's thrilling, unpredictable, and occasionally makes you...

Creative Classroom Chronicles: Unleashing the Fun for Child Care Teachers

Yvonne White

Mar 7

IKS Academy

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...

Karen Titolo

Feb 22

IKS Academy

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

Oct 26, 2023

IKS Academy

Is Everyone Else's Life So Amazing?

Navigating Social Media, Fostering Community, and Cultivating Gratitude in the Childcare Field to Combat Loneliness. In the childcare...

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...

Exhaustion to Excellence in Childcare with Adrienne Bradley

Karen Titolo

Sep 28, 2023

Webinar

Exhaustion to Excellence in Childcare with Adrienne Bradley

Adrienne Bradley leveraged her extensive two-decade tenure as a successful childcare business owner to deliver this enlightening webinar....

Karen Titolo

Jul 13, 2023

IKS Academy

Evaluating your childcare employees

Hey there! Let's spice things up and make it more personal and fun when it comes to evaluating your childcare center's employees. Imagine...

Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12, 2023

Karen Titolo

May 4, 2023

IKS Academy

Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12, 2023

As the saying goes, "Teaching is a work of heart." This couldn't be truer when it comes to early childhood educators. These dedicated...

Karen Titolo

Apr 27, 2023

IKS Academy

Mindfulness in Childcare

The concept of mindfulness has been gaining popularity in recent years, as people look for ways to reduce stress and enhance their...

How can we generate a working environment that promotes high morale and high productivity?

Karen Titolo

Feb 16, 2023

IKS Academy

How can we generate a working environment that promotes high morale and high productivity?

As administrators, our job is to create an atmosphere that promotes high staff morale and high staff performance.

The Importance of a Purposeful Daily Schedule

Karen Titolo

Feb 9, 2023

IKS Academy

The Importance of a Purposeful Daily Schedule

Children thrive on routine. Children feel more confident and secure when their daily activities are predictable and familiar. When...

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...

Transition Strategies for the Early Childhood Classroom

Karen Titolo

Dec 16, 2022

IKS Academy

Transition Strategies for the Early Childhood Classroom

Transitioning from one activity to another in the early childhood classroom can be challenging, but with a little planning and...

Monika Rudaityte

Nov 10, 2022

IKS Academy

School Newsletter Best Practices

School newsletters can be of great benefit to your entire community. By providing important details, timely updates, and intriguing news,...

A leader's most powerful tool is communication

Karen Titolo

Aug 25, 2022

IKS Academy

A leader's most powerful tool is communication

A leader is someone who inspires passion and motivation in followers. In a childcare setting, there are many types of leaders. Teachers...

Samantha Kloorfain

Aug 4, 2022

IKS Academy

Summer Outdoor Activity

Water play does not have to be limited to the water table, take it outside! Grab a few small pails of water, large paint brushes, and...

Culture, Connection and Current Staffing Issues in the ECE Environment with Rachel Supalla

Karen Titolo

Jul 21, 2022

Webinar

Culture, Connection and Current Staffing Issues in the ECE Environment with Rachel Supalla

This webinar was a lively discussion between Karen Titolo, IKS Academy Director, and Rachel Supalla, owner and founder of Discovery Kid...

Karen Titolo

Jun 30, 2022

IKS Academy

Teacher appreciation

Teacher appreciation is not something to be done only once a year during Teacher Appreciation Week! Showing how much we value and...

Communication is the key to Leadership with Summer Picha

Karen Titolo

Jun 23, 2022

Webinar

Communication is the key to Leadership with Summer Picha

Summer Picha is a Minneapolis / Twin Cities-based early childhood development and leadership expert who helps early childhood programs,...