--- title: EZChildTrack Blog | Childcare Management Software | EZChildTrack Team (7) description: Find advice and insight about childcare management with a focus on technology and software. (7) --- 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 ## [COVID-19 Tips for Parents and Childcare Providers](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/covid-19-tips-for-parents-and-childcare-providers) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Apr 15, 2020 4:10:46 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![covid19 tips for childcare providers](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/covid-19-tips-for-parents-and-childcare-providers.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/covid-19-tips-for-parents-and-childcare-providers) The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is taking over life as we know it for the time being. Childcare services are being hit from all sides, from parents taking their children out for home care as they shelter in place to essential workers looking for places to put their kids while they work. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/covid-19-tips-for-parents-and-childcare-providers) ## [YOUR WEBINAR QUESTIONS ABOUT CHILDCARE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ANSWERED](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/childcare-management-software-questions-answers) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Apr 10, 2020 8:23:51 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![childcare software questions answered](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/childcare-management-software-questions-answers.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/childcare-management-software-questions-answers) On March 26, 2020, we teamed up with the [National Afterschool Association](https://naaweb.org/) for a live webinar called “Ease Operational Headaches with EZChildTrack Afterschool Management Software." We talked about using childcare management software to simplify and streamline program operations. The webinar focused on finding ways to help your program grow, empower your staff, and provide enrichment opportunities for every student. We took questions from attendees and wanted to share them with you. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/childcare-management-software-questions-answers) ## [Cloud-Based Childcare Software vs. On-Premise in the Time of COVID-19](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/cloud-based-childcare-software) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Apr 3, 2020 11:50:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Cloud-Based Childcare Software](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/cloud-based-childcare-software.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/cloud-based-childcare-software) COVID-19 continues to make headlines. Childcare businesses are on the front lines, providing care for the children of essential personnel who still report to work during the crisis. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/cloud-based-childcare-software) ## [What Challenges Do Grant-Funded Afterschool Programs Face?](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/what-challenges-do-grant-funded-afterschool-programs-face) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Dec 27, 2019 12:15:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![grant funded afterschool program challenges](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/what-challenges-do-grant-funded-afterschool-programs-face.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/what-challenges-do-grant-funded-afterschool-programs-face) There is no doubt that afterschool programs are beneficial to students, parents, and the community. However, many programs are supported by grants and, while it has always been challenging to run an afterschool program in many areas of the country, grant-funded programs seem to struggle the most. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/what-challenges-do-grant-funded-afterschool-programs-face) ## [Expedite Afterschool Program Reporting With EZReports](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/expedite-afterschool-program-reporting-with-ezreports) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Dec 18, 2019 3:12:22 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![afterschool program reporting](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/expedite-afterschool-program-reporting-with-ezreports.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/expedite-afterschool-program-reporting-with-ezreports) Afterschool programs must keep complete and accurate records to show their value to the community and to obtain grants such as those from the 21st Century Community Learning Center program. Without the records, they would be unable to retain funding or attract students.  [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/expedite-afterschool-program-reporting-with-ezreports) ## [The Three R's for School - Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in Your Childcare Facility](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/the-three-rs-for-school-ways-to-reduce-reuse-and-recycle-in-your-childcare-facility) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Nov 21, 2019 5:18:48 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![reduce reuse recycle childcare](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/the-three-rs-for-school-ways-to-reduce-reuse-and-recycle-in-your-childcare-facility.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/the-three-rs-for-school-ways-to-reduce-reuse-and-recycle-in-your-childcare-facility) Ever since the days of “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute,” the environmental movement has found ways to include children in the campaign to clean up our Earth. Reducing paper use is one of the easiest and most visible activities young children can understand and participate in.  Besides teaching your students about the value of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, saving paper in your childcare center means you save money and a few thousand trees. Below are some ways to save paper in your childcare center beyond using found paper objects in art activities. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/the-three-rs-for-school-ways-to-reduce-reuse-and-recycle-in-your-childcare-facility) ## [How to Get the Most Out of Your Childcare Management System](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-childcare-management-system) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Nov 6, 2019 3:45:20 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![childcare management system](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-childcare-management-system.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-childcare-management-system) Running any business without the help of technology is nearly impossible in this day and age. The question now is how to get the most out of your technical solution. For childcare, parental expectations and the need to streamline operations require a quality childcare management system that provides the tools needed to run your business. Getting the most out of your childcare management system means taking a close look at your operations and processes, determining what problems the software can help you resolve, and taking the time to customize the various applications to your specific childcare operation. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-childcare-management-system) ## [How to Effectively Communicate With Parents](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/how-to-effectively-communicate-with-parents) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Oct 23, 2019 11:34:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![effective communication parents](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/how-to-effectively-communicate-with-parents.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/how-to-effectively-communicate-with-parents) More than Mozart, Little Einsteins, and Sesame Street, communicating effectively with parents has a positive impact on early childhood success. When you and a child’s Mom or Dad are on the same page, that child will continue learning at home what you taught at childcare. Mom and Dad trust that you have the best interests of their child at heart. And you have greater insight into each child. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/how-to-effectively-communicate-with-parents) ## [How Afterschool Software Can Save You Time and Money](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/how-afterschool-software-can-save-you-time-and-money) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Oct 16, 2019 2:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![afterschool software benefits](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/afterschool-software-can-save-you-time-and-money.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/how-afterschool-software-can-save-you-time-and-money) Afterschool programs provide a [host of benefits](https://sedl.org/pubs/sedl-letter/v20n02/afterschool_findings.html) to the school, the community, and most importantly, the students who attend. They provide a safe place for children with access to teachers, tutors, and enrichment programs. Parents have the peace-of-mind knowing their children are in good hands until they come home from work. Communities benefit from lower crime rates and a well-rounded, educated population. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/how-afterschool-software-can-save-you-time-and-money) ## [Hassle-Free Tuition Collection for Your Childcare Center](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/hassle-free-tuition-collection-for-childcare-center) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Aug 21, 2019 10:04:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![tuition child care software](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/hassle-free-tuition-collection-for-childcare-center.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/hassle-free-tuition-collection-for-childcare-center)   Tuition payments are what make your childcare center go ‘round. But taking care of billing, invoicing, payment receipt and processing, plus keeping track of penalties can take a lot of time and effort.  [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/hassle-free-tuition-collection-for-childcare-center) [❮](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team/page/6) [1](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team/page/1) [...](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team/page/2) [5](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team/page/5) [6](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team/page/6) [7](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team/page/7) [8](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team/page/8) [9](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team/page/9) [...](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team/page/12) [16](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team/page/16) [❯](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team/page/8) ### Download the New Case Study From EZChildTrack **How We Helped Brevard Public Schools Streamline Operations** Inside you'll learn about: - Their challenge - Our solution to this challenge - How we ultimately increased productivity and decreased staffing costs Click the image below to get your copy now!  [![ipad blog sidebar-3](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ipad%20blog%20sidebar-3.png?width=170&name=ipad%20blog%20sidebar-3.png)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/brevard-case-study) ### Subscribe to the Blog for Email Notifications ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Childcare Management (102)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/topic/childcare-management) - [Childcare Software (54)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/topic/childcare-software) - [After School and Day Care (42)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/topic/after-school-and-day-care) - [Billing and Finances (28)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/topic/billing-and-finances) - [IT and Technology (20)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/topic/it-and-technology) - [Reporting and Optimization (12)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/topic/reporting-and-optimization) - [Camp Management (11)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/topic/camp-management) - [Preschool and Nurseries (3)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/topic/preschool-and-nurseries) see all ### Let’s Talk Contact us and we will be happy to help you with your childcare business. - EZChildTrack 1 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 410 Sugar Land, TX 77478 - [sales@ezchildtrack.com](mailto:sales@ezchildtrack.com) - (713) 405-1275 ### Other Web-based Products - [EZReports After-school Management & Reporting Software](https://www.ezreports.org/) - [EZComEdCommunity Education Management Software](https://www.ezcomed.com/) ### Secure Web-based Software ![childcare software](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/EZChildTrack_Nov2016/Layout/Secure%20Web-based%20Software.png) - - - - - © EZChildTrack 2022 All rights reserved. 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