Share: Facebook Twitter Linkedin Compliance vs. Competence Every teacher knows the feeling—“I have to get my hours done.” You take the state-approved course, upload your certificate, and move on. But what if compliance and competence aren’t the same thing? A certificate means you met the requirement.   Competence means you …

Share: Facebook Twitter Linkedin The Day I Froze in My Classroom  I’ll never forget it. Two kids started arguing during playtime. Voices rose, toys flew, and I froze. I’d just finished a “behavior management” course the week before, but in that moment, my mind went blank. Nothing from the training …

Why Most Childcare Training Fails Teachers When I first became a teacher, I thought training would help me feel prepared. Instead, I found myself staring at screens, clicking “next,” and counting minutes until I could download a certificate. Most state-required training is built for compliance, not learning. It checks boxes …

Best Practices for ECE Classroom Setup featuring insights from Julie Spencer. She has 30 years of preschoolteaching and 12 years in Product Development with Constructive Playthings. Let’s be honest: classroom setup isn’t décor, it’s behavior, engagement, and independence. The way you place shelves, label bins, and carve out pathways will …

7 Ways to Design Early Childhood Environments That Truly Nurture Learning Discover 7 powerful strategies to design early childhood environments that promote safety, sensory development, cultural inclusivity, and impactful learning.   Creating an early childhood education environment isn’t just about filling a room with toys and colors—it’s about building a …

Why Every Childcare Center Should Be Using a GPO Let’s be honest, running a childcare business is no small feat. Between keeping classrooms stocked, managing payroll, staying compliant with licensing regulations, and creating a nurturing environment for kids, you’re juggling a lot. And on top of that? The never-ending challenge …

How an LMS can help you level up your ECE school           If you’re running an early childhood education (ECE) center, you already know: this isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. You’re shaping the first experiences of children’s lives, managing a team of educators, keeping up …

          There’s been a lot of talk about retention in early childhood education—and with good reason. Turnover rates are still sky-high, and many directors are constantly hiring, onboarding, and starting over.           While pay and perks matter, there’s another factor we don’t …

          AI is everywhere, from smart assistants in your pocket to predictive tools in your email. And now, it’s starting to make waves in early childhood education. That’s exciting. And for many providers? A little intimidating. So let’s clear the air. Here’s what AI can do …