--- title: EZChildTrack Blog | Childcare Management Software (6) description: Find advice and insight about childcare management with a focus on technology and software. (6) --- 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 ## [Finding Financial Assistance for Childcare](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/agency-payments-and-co-pay-finding-financial-assistance-for-childcare) Posted by [Jeffrey Thomas](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/jeffrey-thomas) on Mar 11, 2021 10:22:41 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Financial Assistance for Childcare](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/agency-payments-and-co-pay-finding-financial-assistance-for-childcare.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/agency-payments-and-co-pay-finding-financial-assistance-for-childcare) Many parents struggle to pay for childcare. It has long been a cliche that parents need childcare so they can work. Yet, a substantial part of earnings is spent on that very childcare — up to [10 percent or more](https://www.care.com/c/stories/2423/how-much-does-child-care-cost/)of the average parent's household income.  [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/agency-payments-and-co-pay-finding-financial-assistance-for-childcare) ## [Incident Reporting and Parent Communication](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/incident-reporting-and-parent-communication) Posted by [EZChildTrack Team](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/ezchildtrack-team) on Mar 11, 2021 10:17:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Incident Reporting](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/incident-reporting-and-parent-communication.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/incident-reporting-and-parent-communication) In a perfect world, nothing would ever happen to the children you care for. Parents would drop them off in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon while the kids had a peaceful, educational day. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/incident-reporting-and-parent-communication) ## [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) ## [Strategies for Communicating with Parents](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/strategies-for-communicating-with-parents) Posted by [Jeffrey Thomas](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/jeffrey-thomas) on Mar 11, 2021 6:15:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![communicating with parents](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/strategies-for-communicating-with-parents.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/strategies-for-communicating-with-parents) Parents are trusting you with a precious family member who will be going through many milestones and changes that the parents won't see. They want to know that you are ready to take care of everything and able to help them relive some of those experiences. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/strategies-for-communicating-with-parents) ## [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. 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