A frequent complaint of school districts is not having enough time. Childcare professionals are consistently bogged down with daily repetitive administrative tasks. They also multitask by handling financial and scheduling duties as well. Micromanagement leaves administrators with little to no time to oversee childcare development and institute district protocols and directives.

Every child deserves healthy meals and proper nourishment. This is the fuel they need to process and learn new things every day. However, students must also have meals with essential vitamins and minerals. These are vital for boosting energy levels, especially when studying or working on assignments.

Communication is the lifeline of daycares, schools, and afterschool programs. School administrators and teachers must be able to stay in touch with parents at all times, especially when it comes to weather-related closures and schedules for holiday breaks. The last thing educational venues need is recurring communication issues due to dropped calls or other digital obstacles.

Businesses have always tried to do more with less. Unfortunately, trying to do more with fewer people at your childcare center is often a recipe for error and lost documentation — not to mention the need to generate, complete, file, and store paper childcare forms. 

COVID-19 both put the brakes on many children’s lives and created a world of ever-expanding change. The last two years have been overwhelming for everyone, but children have fewer tools to help them make sense of everything.

The childcare industry has been on a roller-coaster ride for well over a year. In many cities, some centers closed entirely while new ones opened. Parents going back to the office want to find quality childcare but are hindered by the churn. 

The United States is a land of immigrants. It has been from the beginning, and people from other countries continue to move here for the opportunities the US offers. 

There is no doubt about it. The pandemic has worn the teaching profession a bit fine. According to a survey from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence, long work hours coupled with the difficulty of separating work from home life has reduced job satisfaction by over 15%.

Managing an afterschool program is a complex undertaking that is made simpler by following a few tips and using the right software to simplify scheduling.

Afterschool programs are an essential component of the overall childcare environment. Often preschools and daycares accept only very young children. However, older children and adolescents require nurturing and direction, just like toddlers and preschoolers.

Over half of childcare providers reported losing money by staying open during the pandemic. Just under half reported taking on debt using a personal credit card to pay for supplies and other necessities.