The best childcare centers have created a sense of extended family, building trust, rapport and caring within the culture itself. Children and families can feel the dynamics of your team and they stick with centers that feel like a home away from home. But, how do you create that family-feeling …
When your childcare center is mentioned, how do people respond? What are their first thoughts, and how do they describe your brand to others? Knowing your center’s current brand reputation and understanding how you can maintain a positive reputation is critical to long term success. What is Brand Reputation? Brand …
You got into the childcare business because you wanted to make a difference. But lately, bookkeeping, registration, communication, keeping records… it’s all taking so much of your time and attention. Here are some of the best ways to utilize technology in your childcare center, so that you can get …
Companies with a strong coaching culture tend to have more employee engagement and higher revenue growth than companies that do not, according to a 2014 survey by the International Coach Federation. Not only are outdated management techniques less impactful to your bottom line, but they also cultivate a climate of …
For parents, choosing the best childcare facility for their children can be an overwhelming and stressful process. Parents want to know that their children are receiving the best care possible and that the time that their children spend at the facility will be productive. Although location and cost are big …
In most industries, the interviewer is able to ask a potential candidate a standard list of questions about their experience that will provide a glimpse into who they might be as an employee. However, in industries like childcare, the interviewing model must shift to encompass a wider range of insights …
Attract talented teachers from the very beginning of the recruitment process. Does your process for hiring new teachers make a good impression on candidates? Are they getting a good sense of what they can expect from you if they were to become an employee with your company? It’s easy for …
How to best onboard new employees at your childcare center. Blended learning refers to using multiple strategies to transfer knowledge. In this case, we are referring to using an e-learning training model with a mentor or coach to train new childcare employees. For the childcare industry, it’s very important that …
Paying inflated fees for lawyers and CPAs to answer day-to-day HR and staffing questions is a very quick way to decrease your profit margins and prevent you from saving money with your childcare business. What if you could access expert HR professionals at costs much lower? We show you how …
