--- title: EZChildTrack Blog | Childcare Management Software | Childcare Management (4) description: Childcare Management | Find advice and insight about childcare management with a focus on technology and software. (4) --- 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 ## [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) ## [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) ## [Preparing Your Childcare Center for the End of the Year](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/preparing-your-childcare-center-for-the-end-of-the-year) Posted by [Jeffrey Thomas](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/jeffrey-thomas) on Dec 17, 2020 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![childcare center end of the year](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/preparing-your-childcare-center-for-the-end-of-the-year.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/preparing-your-childcare-center-for-the-end-of-the-year) Amidst all the holiday art projects and class parties, you need to take some time to prepare your childcare center for the end of the year. As a business owner, you are responsible for more than your basic income tax preparation. Several areas are requiring your attention right about now. Let's dive in. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/preparing-your-childcare-center-for-the-end-of-the-year) ## [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) ## [Online Learning Tips For Parents: How to Help Your Child Succeed](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/online-learning-tips-for-parents-how-to-help-child-succeed) Posted by [Jeffrey Thomas](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/author/jeffrey-thomas) on Nov 18, 2020 3:59:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![online learning tips for parents](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%202021/online-learning-tips-for-parents.-how-to-help-your-child-succeed.jpg)](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/online-learning-tips-for-parents-how-to-help-child-succeed) While parents have always been partners in their children’s education, this year has required working together with educators more than ever before. Children who face online learning still need plenty of engagement from the adults around them to receive the full value of school lessons. [Read More](https://info.ezchildtrack.com/blog/online-learning-tips-for-parents-how-to-help-child-succeed) ## [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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