--- title: EZChildTrack Blog | Childcare Management Software | EZChildTrack Team (5) description: Find advice and insight about childcare management with a focus on technology and software. (5) --- sales@ezchildtrack.com (713) 405-1275 - - - - [![EZ Child Track](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EZ%20Child%20Track%20Logo-resized.png?width=265&height=42&name=EZ%20Child%20Track%20Logo-resized.png "EZ Child Track")](http://www.ezchildtrack.com/) - [Home](http://www.ezchildtrack.com/) - [Features](https://www.ezchildtrack.com/features.html) - [Benefits](https://www.ezchildtrack.com/benefits.html) - [Clients](https://www.ezchildtrack.com/clients.html) - [Video](https://www.ezchildtrack.com/video.html) - [Blog](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog) - [About Us](https://www.ezchildtrack.com/about.html) - [Contact Us](https://www.ezchildtrack.com/contact.aspx) ## The Childcare Management Blog ## EZChildTrack Team ### Recent Posts ## [5 Ways to Improve Administrative Staff Efficiency](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-administrative-staff-efficiency) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Mar 11, 2021 10:06:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![administrative staff efficiency](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/5-ways-to-improve-administrative-staff-efficiency.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-administrative-staff-efficiency) Administrative tasks are often repetitive and time-consuming. A study found that[22%](https://www.kofax.com/-/media/Files/E-books/EN/eb_ten-ways-manual-tasks-are-costing-your-business_en.pdf) of an employee's time is spent on repetitive tasks. They add little value and can be the source of errors. The easier they are to perform, the more time your staff has for the important things in business — your customers. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-administrative-staff-efficiency) ## [Tips for Motivating Your Childcare Staff](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/tips-for-motivating-your-childcare-staff) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Mar 11, 2021 6:20:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Motivating Childcare Staff](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/tips-for-motivating-your-childcare-staff.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/tips-for-motivating-your-childcare-staff) Retaining great staff requires motivation from the top. Make your staff feel like you care about them, and they will stick with you through thick and thin. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/tips-for-motivating-your-childcare-staff) ## [Introducing the Touch-less Attendance Module](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/introducing-the-touch-less-attendance-module) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Mar 11, 2021 6:08:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Touch-less Attendance Module](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/introducing-the-touch-less-attendance-module.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/introducing-the-touch-less-attendance-module) Many childcare facilities relied on printed rosters, binders, and other manual methods of keeping attendance in the past. These days, when social distancing is required and cleanliness has reached new heights, the [old ways won't work](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/leverage-childcare-management-with-technology). [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/introducing-the-touch-less-attendance-module) ## [EZChildTrack Introduces New Features](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/ezchildtrack-introduces-new-features) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Mar 1, 2021 4:22:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![EZChildTrack Introduces New Features](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/ezchildtrack-introduces-new-features.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/ezchildtrack-introduces-new-features) We are introducing new features for the new year! EZChildTrack is always listening to our customers and improving on our product. We are in the process of rolling out several new tools to help you safely conduct classes and grow your business.  [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/ezchildtrack-introduces-new-features) ## [Tips for Protecting Childcare Employees from COVID-19 Challenges](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/tips-for-protecting-childcare-employees-from-covid-19-challenges) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Feb 5, 2021 4:03:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Protecting Childcare Employees from COVID-19](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/protecting-childcare-employees-from-covid-19-challenges.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/tips-for-protecting-childcare-employees-from-covid-19-challenges) 2020 may be over, but the challenges of COVID-19 remain. However, you can still maintain a safe workplace for your employees as well as safe childcare by taking a few steps to protect everyone, physically and financially.  [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/tips-for-protecting-childcare-employees-from-covid-19-challenges) ## [COVID-19 Relief for Childcare: What You Need to Know](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/covid-19-relief-for-childcare-what-you-need-to-know) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Jan 21, 2021 4:30:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![COVID-19 Relief for Childcare](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/covid-19-relief-for-childcare-what-you-need-to-know.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/covid-19-relief-for-childcare-what-you-need-to-know) After months of waiting, the US Congress is finally moving on additional pandemic relief for small businesses, including childcare. $10 billion in Child Care Development Block Grant Funds (CCDBG) has been approved to reduce family copays and tuition plus other childcare provider expenses related to COVID-19 restrictions. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/covid-19-relief-for-childcare-what-you-need-to-know) ## [Providing Childcare for Parents With Non-Traditional Work Schedules](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/providing-childcare-for-parents-with-non-traditional-work-schedules) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Dec 30, 2020 10:26:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![childcare non-traditional work schedule](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/providing-childcare-for-parents-with-non-traditional-work-schedules.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/providing-childcare-for-parents-with-non-traditional-work-schedules) There have always been workers whose schedules are not your typical 9 to 5. In fact, in 2017 it was reported that [43%](https://www.mother.ly/life/career-money/work-motherhood/43-of-kids-have-a-parent-that-works-non-traditional-hours#:~:text=clock%20this%20morning\).-,About%2031%20million%20American%20kids%20have%20a%20parent%20who's%20working,would%20be%20considered%20non%2Dtraditional.) of kids have a parent that works non-traditional hours. Often childcare for these parents rely on a non-working spouse, family, or neighbors to take care of the kiddos when daycare isn't open. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/providing-childcare-for-parents-with-non-traditional-work-schedules) ## [Winter Safety Tips for Childcare Providers](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/winter-safety-tips-for-childcare-providers) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Dec 2, 2020 11:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![winter safety childcare](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/winter-safety-tips-for-childcare-providers.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/winter-safety-tips-for-childcare-providers) Winter — the time for hot chocolate, cold weather, snow, and the holidays. Your kids are looking forward to it, but [it's up to you to keep them safe](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/protecting-children-at-your-childcare-facility) while enjoying the season.  The little ones need extra care because they can’t regulate their body temperatures as well as older kids and adults. Plus, everyone needs an annual reminder of how to dress and play in the winter. Parents need to know when to keep sick children home and how you will notify them in case your childcare facility must close. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/winter-safety-tips-for-childcare-providers) ## [Introducing Contactless Attendance with EZChildTrack’s New QR Code Application](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/contactless-attendance-qr-code) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Sep 17, 2020 4:23:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![contactless attendance ](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/contactless-attendance-qr-code.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/contactless-attendance-qr-code) The EZChildTrack childcare management solution now gives you the ability to implement touchless QR code scanning from a parent's smartphone to manage attendance. Parents no longer need to use the district or school computer to check their children in. They can easily present the QR code on their smartphone for you to read with a wireless scanner. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/contactless-attendance-qr-code) ## [Guidelines for Returning to School with COVID-19](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/guidelines-for-returning-to-school-with-covid-19) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Aug 19, 2020 12:46:37 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Returning to School with COVID-19](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/guidelines-for-returning-to-school-with-covid-19.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/guidelines-for-returning-to-school-with-covid-19) Providing school services during the COVID-19 pandemic poses a variety of challenges. The CDC and American Association of Pediatrics have provided recommendations and guidelines for returning to school, including the need for flexibility and planning. These are the current guidelines for going back to school with COVID-19. 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