--- title: EZChildTrack Blog | Childcare Management Software (17) description: Find advice and insight about childcare management with a focus on technology and software. (17) --- 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 ## [The Biggest Technology Challenges Facing Teachers](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/the-biggest-technology-challenges-facing-teachers) Posted by [Jeffrey Thomas](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/jeffrey-thomas) on Dec 20, 2017 7:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![technology challenges for teachers](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/the-biggest-technology-challenges-facing-teachers.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/the-biggest-technology-challenges-facing-teachers) It's been over 25 years since then-President Bill Clinton worked to promote internet access to lower-income families and schools. Ever since, technology for the classroom has been a key component in the promises made to parents about the quality of education their children receive. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/the-biggest-technology-challenges-facing-teachers) ## [What is the Right Student to Teacher Ratio for Your Aftercare Program?](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/what-is-the-right-student-to-teacher-ratio-for-your-aftercare-program) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Dec 13, 2017 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![student teacher ratio ](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/what-is-the-right-student-to-teacher-ratio-for-your-aftercare-program.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/what-is-the-right-student-to-teacher-ratio-for-your-aftercare-program) Student to teacher ratio is a metric you can use to optimize teacher scheduling without compromising educational outcomes. There have been several studies attempting to ascertain the best ratio of students to teachers for maximum achievement, but when you deal with class sizes that grow and shrink within your operating hours, you have the potential to have more teachers than you need. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/what-is-the-right-student-to-teacher-ratio-for-your-aftercare-program) ## [How Much Should You Budget for Childcare Software?](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/how-much-should-you-budget-for-childcare-software) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Dec 6, 2017 7:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![creating a childcare software budget](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/how-much-should-you-budget-for-childcare-software.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/how-much-should-you-budget-for-childcare-software) A budget is essential for running a profitable childcare center, and the need for budget tracking is one of the many compelling recommendations for [using childcare management software](https://www.ezchildtrack.com). But how much does it cost for childcare software? It depends on your needs. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/how-much-should-you-budget-for-childcare-software) ## [Making a Good First Impression on a Childcare Tour](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/making-a-good-first-impression-on-a-childcare-tour) Posted by [Jeffrey Thomas](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/jeffrey-thomas) on Nov 29, 2017 4:15:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![childcare tours](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/making-a-good-first-impression-on-a-childcare-tour.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/making-a-good-first-impression-on-a-childcare-tour) Since one of the [best marketing tools you have for your childcare center](https://www.childcarebizhelp.com/showcase-your-childcare-center-tips/) is the parent tour, a good first impression of your business is essential. If you have never given tours before, put some effort into planning according to the tips below. If you have been providing tours and are having difficulty persuading parents to close the deal, maybe you need to compare your tour practices with the steps below. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/making-a-good-first-impression-on-a-childcare-tour) ## [The Benefits of Tuition Management Software](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/the-benefits-of-tuition-management-software) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Nov 22, 2017 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![tuition management software](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/the-benefits-of-tuition-management-software.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/the-benefits-of-tuition-management-software) One of the most time-consuming tasks in a childcare facility is managing the money. Childcare is more like a subscription than a purchase, meaning you must send out weekly or monthly bills, receive and process payment, take care of refunds, and pay taxes. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/the-benefits-of-tuition-management-software) ## [4 Productivity Tips for Childcare Centers](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/4-productivity-tips-for-childcare-centers) Posted by [Jeffrey Thomas](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/jeffrey-thomas) on Nov 15, 2017 7:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![productivity for childcare centers](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/4-productivity-tips-for-childcare-centers.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/4-productivity-tips-for-childcare-centers) *“The hurrier I go, the behinder I get!” - Lewis Carroll* Do you ever feel like the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland? It seems the harder you work, and the faster you try to accomplish your tasks, the more other things get in the way. A facility full of small children is, by definition, a chaotic wonderland but we have four tips to increase your productivity without increasing the pace. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/4-productivity-tips-for-childcare-centers) ## [What Do Parents Look for in a Childcare Center?](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/what-do-parents-look-for-in-a-childcare-center) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Nov 8, 2017 10:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![choosing a childcare provider](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/what-do-parents-look-for-in-a-childcare-center.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/what-do-parents-look-for-in-a-childcare-center) Beyond price, what do parents look for in a childcare center? Sometimes it can seem rather capricious, but a variety of surveys have shined some light on common concerns and the impact of a variety of factors that drive the parents’ decision in a childcare center. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/what-do-parents-look-for-in-a-childcare-center) ## [The Ultimate Childcare Management Checklist](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/the-ultimate-childcare-management-checklist) Posted by [Jeffrey Thomas](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/jeffrey-thomas) on Nov 1, 2017 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![childcare checklist](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/the-ultimate-childcare-management-checklist.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/the-ultimate-childcare-management-checklist) There are a lot of moving parts to [operating a childcare facility](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/growing-your-childcare-practice-with-software). Between selecting a location to start a facility to tracking meals and monitoring finances, you can feel pulled in a dozen directions at once. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/the-ultimate-childcare-management-checklist) ## [Tracking Immunization Records at Your Childcare Center](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/tracking-immunization-records-at-your-childcare-center) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Oct 25, 2017 7:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Tracking Immunization Records](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/tracking-immunization-records-at-your-childcare-center.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/tracking-immunization-records-at-your-childcare-center) Every bit as important as a child's address, phone number, and attendance history is his or her immunization record. Not only is [storing up-to-date immunization records](https://www.ezchildtrack.com/account-management.html) required by state law, but you also need a way to show prospective clients that you have the best interests of their children in mind. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/tracking-immunization-records-at-your-childcare-center) ## [What Does Cloud-Based Childcare Software Really Mean?](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/what-does-cloud-based-childcare-software-really-mean) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Oct 18, 2017 7:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![cloud based childcare management software](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/what-does-cloud-based-childcare-software-really-mean.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/what-does-cloud-based-childcare-software-really-mean) The term “cloud-based” software is ubiquitous these days, but it may not be clear what that means. The term is used interchangeably with SaaS (Software as a Service) and “web-based” software, which is a bit more self-explanatory. 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