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[**How To Increase Childcare Enrollment: 5 Tour Tips**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Aug 27, 2026\ \ Tours of your child care center are the first impression parents get of your business. Let’s take a look at five tips to improve your tours, connect with parents on a deeper level and grow enrollment.\ \ Read](/content/blog/five-tips-to-improve-your-child-care-center-tours/ "How To Increase Childcare Enrollment: 5 Tour Tips"/index.html) [**What Is a Parent Teacher Communication App? Your Complete Guide for 2026**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ See what a parent teacher communication app actually does, which features matter most for your classroom and how top options compare in 2026.\ \ Read](/content/blog/what-is-a-parent-teacher-communication-app-your-complete-guide-for-2026/ "What Is a Parent Teacher Communication App? Your Complete Guide for 2026"/index.html) [**Child Care Attendance: How to Track It, Stay Compliant and Simplify Sign-In**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ See how child care attendance tracking works, from daycare attendance sheets to digital check-in, and keep your center compliant.\ \ Read](/content/blog/your-questions-about-child-care-attendance-tracking-answered/ "Child Care Attendance: How to Track It, Stay Compliant and Simplify Sign-In"/index.html)

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[Aug 27, 2026 \ \ \ **Child Care Billing Software: The Features Your Center Needs**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Aug 27, 2026 \ \ \ Looking for child care billing software that handles tuition, subsidies and QuickBooks in one place? See the 6 features Procare customers rely on and get pricing.\ \ Read](/content/blog/resources-top-billing-accounting-features-child-care/ "Child Care Billing Software: The Features Your Center Needs"/index.html) [Aug 6, 2026 \ \ \ **The Best Daycare Communications App: 7 Key Features**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Aug 6, 2026 \ \ \ Looking for the best daycare communications app? See the 7 features you need for messaging, billing, daily reports and emergency alerts.\ \ Read](/content/blog/choosing-the-best-parent-communication-app-for-your-child-care-business/ "The Best Daycare Communications App: 7 Key Features"/index.html) [Aug 6, 2026 \ \ \ **10 Child Care Payment Methods Every Center Should Offer in 2026**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorBrittany Bromir\ \ Aug 6, 2026 \ \ \ Explore 10 child care payment methods, from ACH autopay to digital wallets, and learn how to simplify tuition billing, invoicing and online daycare payments for your families.\ \ Read](/content/blog/10-child-care-payment-methods-every-center-should-offer-in-2026/ "10 Child Care Payment Methods Every Center Should Offer in 2026"/index.html) [Aug 5, 2026 \ \ \ **Best Childcare Software for Small Centers in 2026**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Aug 5, 2026 \ \ \ Compare Procare, Brightwheel and Kangarootime to find child care software built for centers under 60 kids. Maximize your budget and find your ideal software.\ \ Read](/content/blog/childcare-management-software-for-small-businesses-what-daycare-owners-actually-use-in-2026/ "Best Childcare Software for Small Centers in 2026 "/index.html) Aug 4, 2026 \ \ \ 18 Sensory Activities for Toddlers (1–3 Years)\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Aug 4, 2026 \ \ \ 18 sensory activities for toddlers, organized by age (1–2 and 2–3 years). Simple, low-cost ideas for home or the classroom, plus the developmental benefits of each.\ \ Read Aug 4, 2026 \ \ \ 20 Sensory Activities for Infants (0–12 Months)\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Aug 4, 2026 \ \ \ Updated in 2026, we have 20 sensory activities for babies. Use these in your infant classroom or at home today.\ \ Read [Aug 3, 2026 \ \ \ **The Director’s Guide to Float Teachers: How to Hire, Schedule, and Get the Most from Your Daycare Floater**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Aug 3, 2026 \ \ \ A float teacher can be one of the most versatile people on your staff, or one of the most underutilized.\ \ Read](/content/blog/the-directors-guide-to-float-teachers-how-to-hire-schedule-and-get-the-most-from-your-daycare-floater/ "The Director’s Guide to Float Teachers: How to Hire, Schedule, and Get the Most from Your Daycare Floater"/index.html) [Jul 30, 2026 \ \ \ **How Procare Simplifies Attendance Tracking and Business Management for Tutoring Centers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Jul 30, 2026 \ \ \ Learn how tutoring programs use Procare to digitally track attendance and manage center operations with ease.\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-procare-simplifies-attendance-tracking-and-business-management-for-tutoring-centers/ "How Procare Simplifies Attendance Tracking and Business Management for Tutoring Centers"/index.html) [Jul 30, 2026 \ \ \ **How to Prepare Your Child Care Center for a Licensing Inspection**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Jul 30, 2026 \ \ \ Licensing inspections don't have to be stressful. Centers that handle them well share one trait: they treat compliance as a daily practice.\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-prepare-your-child-care-center-for-a-licensing-inspection/ "How to Prepare Your Child Care Center for a Licensing Inspection"/index.html) [Jul 27, 2026 \ \ \ **Childcare Waitlist Management: How Smart Directors Turn Waitlists into Revenue**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Jul 27, 2026 \ \ \ Here's how to manage your childcare center waitlist well, keep families engaged, and fill every seat before it costs you.\ \ Read](/content/blog/childcare-waitlist-management-how-smart-directors-turn-waitlists-into-revenue/ "Childcare Waitlist Management: How Smart Directors Turn Waitlists into Revenue"/index.html) Jul 23, 2026 \ \ \ How to Write a Childcare Employee Handbook (With What to Include)\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Jul 23, 2026 \ \ \ A good employee handbook sets expectations, protects your center, and gives your staff a clear picture of how your program operates.\ \ Read [Jul 20, 2026 \ \ \ **How to Teach Multi-Age Classrooms: A Step-by-Step Guide for Early Childhood Educators**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Jul 20, 2026 \ \ \ This guide walks you through what you need to know to teach mixed-age classrooms effectively — from planning your space to putting the right teaching strategies in place.\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-teach-multi-age-classrooms-a-step-by-step-guide-for-early-childhood-educators/ "How to Teach Multi-Age Classrooms: A Step-by-Step Guide for Early Childhood Educators"/index.html) Jun 11, 2026 \ \ \ How to Set (and Actually Collect) Late Payment Fees at Your Daycare\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Jun 11, 2026 \ \ \ Late tuition is one of the most common financial headaches in childcare. Here's how to build a policy that protects your cash flow, communicates clearly to families, and mostly enforces itself.\ \ Read [May 21, 2026 \ \ \ **From Guesswork to Growth: How Smart Room Forecasting Fills More Seats**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorAmi Murthy\ \ May 21, 2026 \ \ \ Stop losing revenue to empty seats. RoomRunner predicts child room transitions 30–90 days out so you can fill openings before they happen.\ \ Read](/content/blog/child-care-room-transition-forecasting/ "From Guesswork to Growth: How Smart Room Forecasting Fills More Seats"/index.html) [May 13, 2026 \ \ \ **Your Playbook for Increasing Daycare Enrollment: Child Care Enrollment Strategies That Fill Classrooms Faster**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorAmi Murthy\ \ May 13, 2026 \ \ \ Most centers focus on marketing to grow enrollment. Directors who fill every seat focus on operations first. Here’s the playbook.\ \ Read](/content/blog/your-playbook-for-increasing-daycare-enrollment-child-care-enrollment-strategies-that-fill-classrooms-faster/ "Your Playbook for Increasing Daycare Enrollment: Child Care Enrollment Strategies That Fill Classrooms Faster"/index.html) [Apr 23, 2026 \ \ \ **How to Build a Professional Development Plan for Child Care Workers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorSam Loveland\ \ Apr 23, 2026 \ \ \ Learn how to build a child care professional development plan, set goals and find training programs to support staff growth.\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-create-professional-development-plan-child-care/ "How to Build a Professional Development Plan for Child Care Workers"/index.html) [Apr 17, 2026 \ \ \ **Best Accounting Software for Daycare Business: QuickBooks Alternatives**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Apr 17, 2026 \ \ \ QuickBooks wasn't built for sibling discounts, subsidy billing or attendance-based tuition. Compare the best daycare accounting software options for 2026.\ \ Read](/content/blog/better-accounting-software-for-daycare-business-quickbooks-alternatives-that-actually-fit/ "Best Accounting Software for Daycare Business: QuickBooks Alternatives"/index.html) [Apr 17, 2026 \ \ \ **Why Staff Disconnection Is a Leadership Problem**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorKarli Jerabek\ \ Apr 17, 2026 \ \ \ When staff disconnect, your entire center feels it, from the quality of care to family relationships and overall culture.\ \ Read](/content/blog/why-staff-disconnection-is-a-leadership-problem/ "Why Staff Disconnection Is a Leadership Problem"/index.html) Apr 16, 2026 \ \ \ The 9 Best Preschool Curriculum Programs for 2026 (Expert Picks)\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorCourtney McGann\ \ Apr 16, 2026 \ \ \ This guide features the top preschool curriculum options in 2026, covering both research-based and child-centered approaches.\ \ Read [Apr 10, 2026 \ \ \ **How Head Start Programs Can Strengthen Assessments with ChildPlus**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Apr 10, 2026 \ \ \ Learn how Head Start programs can simplify assessments, stay compliant and support school readiness using integrated tools in ChildPlus.\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-head-start-programs-can-strengthen-assessments-with-childplus/ "How Head Start Programs Can Strengthen Assessments with ChildPlus"/index.html) [Apr 8, 2026 \ \ \ **Choosing Goals For Your Daycare in 2026!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorSam Loveland\ \ Apr 8, 2026 \ \ \ What are your plans for your child care center in 2026? We have three ways to set goals and propel your business forward.\ \ Read](/content/blog/choosing-goals-for-your-child-care-center-in-2026/ "Choosing Goals For Your Daycare in 2026!"/index.html) [Apr 6, 2026 \ \ \ **Starting Strong: How Procare Supports Franchise Childcare Centers from Day One**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorSam Loveland\ \ Apr 6, 2026 \ \ \ When a franchise owner opens a childcare center, the clock starts ticking immediately. Here's how the industry thinks about that critical ramp-up period, and how Procare is here to help.\ \ Read](/content/blog/starting-strong-how-procare-supports-franchise-childcare-centers-from-day-one/ "Starting Strong: How Procare Supports Franchise Childcare Centers from Day One"/index.html) [Apr 6, 2026 \ \ \ **The Child Care Directors Guide to Early Learning Standards and Accreditation**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorBrittany Bromir\ \ Apr 6, 2026 \ \ \ Everything early childhood directors need to know about quality standards, accreditation requirements, and state-specific regulations.\ \ Read](/content/blog/the-child-care-directors-guide-to-early-learning-standards-and-accreditation/ "The Child Care Directors Guide to Early Learning Standards and Accreditation"/index.html) [Mar 25, 2026 \ \ \ **Best Child Care Management Software for 2026: The Complete Buyer’s Guide**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorCourtney McGann\ \ Mar 25, 2026 \ \ \ Finding the right child care management software for your center means matching the right tool to your situation, budget, and challenges.\ \ Read](/content/blog/best-child-care-management-software-for-2026-the-complete-buyers-guide/ "Best Child Care Management Software for 2026: The Complete Buyer’s Guide"/index.html) [Mar 23, 2026 \ \ \ **How Procare Helps You Grow Your Child Care Center’s Enrollment**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorKarli Jerabek\ \ Mar 23, 2026 \ \ \ Learn how Procare streamlines enrollment, strengthens family communication and gives child care centers the clarity they need to grow sustainably.\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-procare-helps-you-grow-your-child-care-centers-enrollment/ "How Procare Helps You Grow Your Child Care Center’s Enrollment"/index.html) [Mar 19, 2026 \ \ \ **The Ultimate Guide to Anecdotal Records in Early Childhood Education**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 19, 2026 \ \ \ We answer questions about anecdotal records such as what they are, how they differ from other types of records and tips for using them!\ \ Read](/content/blog/anecdotal-records-early-childhood-education/ "The Ultimate Guide to Anecdotal Records in Early Childhood Education"/index.html) Mar 19, 2026 \ \ \ Small Group Activities for Preschoolers (& Why They’re So Important)\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 19, 2026 \ \ \ Small group activities help kids develop skills like cooperation and sharing while socializing and developing their own interests.\ \ Read [Mar 18, 2026 \ \ \ **Are You Ready for the 2025-2026 PIR Changes?**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorKarli Jerabek\ \ Mar 18, 2026 \ \ \ Prepare for the 2025-2026 PIR updates with confidence. Learn what’s changing and discover how ChildPlus helps Head Start programs stay compliant.\ \ Read](/content/blog/are-you-ready-for-pir-changes/ "Are You Ready for the 2025-2026 PIR Changes?"/index.html) [Mar 13, 2026 \ \ \ **The 4 Pillars of Supportive Professional Learning in Early Childhood Education**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorBelicia Carter\ \ Mar 13, 2026 \ \ \ Learn about the 4 key ingredients of successful ECE training: access, shared experience, psychological safety, and application.\ \ Read](/content/blog/the-4-pillars-of-supportive-professional-learning-in-early-childhood-education/ "The 4 Pillars of Supportive Professional Learning in Early Childhood Education"/index.html) [Mar 13, 2026 \ \ \ **How Procare Solves the Top 4 Child Care Business Challenges in 2026**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorKarli Jerabek\ \ Mar 13, 2026 \ \ \ This new report identifies the four biggest challenges ECE centers face: staff retention, enrollment, limited public funding and professional development. \ \ Read](/content/blog/how-procare-solves-the-top-4-child-care-business-challenges/ "How Procare Solves the Top 4 Child Care Business Challenges in 2026"/index.html) [Mar 11, 2026 \ \ \ **How Can Early Childhood Education Programs Make Professional Development More Effective?**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorBelicia Carter\ \ Mar 11, 2026 \ \ \ Discover why collaborative professional development works better for early childhood programs and how shared learning improves engagement.\ \ Read](/content/blog/collaborative-professional-development-early-childhood/ "How Can Early Childhood Education Programs Make Professional Development More Effective?"/index.html) [Mar 3, 2026 \ \ \ **The Ultimate Guide to Daycare Scheduling Software for Busy Directors**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Mar 3, 2026 \ \ \ The right software won't just organize your schedules. It prevents compliance violations, cuts down on overtime costs, and gives you back precious time.\ \ Read](/content/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-daycare-scheduling-software-for-busy-directors/ "The Ultimate Guide to Daycare Scheduling Software for Busy Directors"/index.html) [Feb 24, 2026 \ \ \ **What Is Conscious Discipline and How to Use It in Early Childhood Classrooms**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorBrittany Bromir\ \ Feb 24, 2026 \ \ \ Conscious Discipline teaches children the skills they need to regulate emotions, solve problems, and build positive relationships.\ \ Read](/content/blog/what-is-conscious-discipline-and-how-to-use-it-in-early-childhood-classrooms/ "What Is Conscious Discipline and How to Use It in Early Childhood Classrooms"/index.html) [Feb 19, 2026 \ \ \ **50 Best Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas: Show Your Gratitude in 2026**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorCourtney McGann\ \ Feb 19, 2026 \ \ \ This guide shares the why, the planning tips, and 50 creative, practical, and budget-flexible ideas to help you celebrate your teachers.\ \ Read](/content/blog/50-best-teacher-appreciation-week-ideas-show-your-gratitude-in-2026/ "50 Best Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas: Show Your Gratitude in 2026"/index.html) [Feb 18, 2026 \ \ \ **How to Grow Your Child Care Center’s Enrollment**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Feb 18, 2026 \ \ \ Want to boost your child care center's enrollment? Let’s look at some tips for enrolling new families and how Procare can help!\ \ Read](/content/blog/growing-your-enrollment-how-to-do-it-and-how-procare-can-help/ "How to Grow Your Child Care Center’s Enrollment"/index.html) [Feb 18, 2026 \ \ \ **Embracing Creativity: The Power of Process Art for Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Feb 18, 2026 \ \ \ Let’s explore more about process art and effective methods for teaching process art in a preschool setting!\ \ Read](/content/blog/process-art-for-preschoolers-activities/ "Embracing Creativity: The Power of Process Art for Preschoolers"/index.html) [Feb 18, 2026 \ \ \ **Gross Motor Skills and Activities for Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Feb 18, 2026 \ \ \ Learn how to develop gross motor skills in daycare with these activities tailored to children of different age groups!\ \ Read](/content/blog/gross-motor-skills-and-activities-for-preschoolers-2/ "Gross Motor Skills and Activities for Preschoolers"/index.html) [Feb 17, 2026 \ \ \ **Teaching Vowel Sounds Made Simple: A Preschool Teacher’s Success Guide**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Feb 17, 2026 \ \ \ The foundation of English language starts with just five crucial letters - A, E, I, O, and U. These vowels form the backbone of our language, making reading, writing, and speaking possible.\ \ Read](/content/blog/teaching-vowel-sounds-made-simple-a-preschool-teachers-success-guide/ "Teaching Vowel Sounds Made Simple: A Preschool Teacher’s Success Guide"/index.html) [Feb 17, 2026 \ \ \ **Why Some Child Care Centers Are Switching from Brightwheel in 2026**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorCourtney McGann\ \ Feb 17, 2026 \ \ \ Child care management software should make your life easier, not more complicated. Yet many centers using Brightwheel are finding themselves frustrated.\ \ Read](/content/blog/why-some-child-care-centers-are-switching-from-brightwheel-in-2026/ "Why Some Child Care Centers Are Switching from Brightwheel in 2026"/index.html) [Feb 12, 2026 \ \ \ **Developing Fine Motor Skills in Preschoolers: Activities and Tips for Educators**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Feb 12, 2026 \ \ \ Improve fine motor skills for preschoolers with crafts, tracing and building blocks. Discover expert-curated activities to help!\ \ Read](/content/blog/fine-motor-skills-activities-for-preschoolers/ "Developing Fine Motor Skills in Preschoolers: Activities and Tips for Educators"/index.html) [Feb 6, 2026 \ \ \ **Childcare Software Buyer’s Guide 2026: What to Look for & How to Buy**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Feb 6, 2026 \ \ \ You'll learn how to identify your real needs, avoid common pitfalls, and choose a solution that truly supports your center.\ \ Read](/content/blog/childcare-software-buyers-guide-2026-what-to-look-for-how-to-buy/ "Childcare Software Buyer’s Guide 2026: What to Look for & How to Buy"/index.html) Feb 5, 2026 \ \ \ 8 Types of Preschool Programs: A Parent’s Guide to Making the Right Choice (2026)\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorScott Shelton\ \ Feb 5, 2026 \ \ \ Trying to understand what type of preschool is best for your family? From play-based to academic-focused, we'll break it all down.\ \ Read [Feb 4, 2026 \ \ \ **Valentine’s Day Crafts and Activities for Your Daycare**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Feb 4, 2026 \ \ \ Let's take a look at crafts and games such as a "heart hunt" to celebrate Valentine's Day in your child care center!\ \ Read](/content/blog/valentines-day-crafts-and-games-for-your-daycare/ "Valentine’s Day Crafts and Activities for Your Daycare"/index.html) [Jan 27, 2026 \ \ \ **Creating a Potty Training Policy for Your Daycare Center**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jan 27, 2026 \ \ \ Learn how to create an effective potty training policy for your daycare. Get tips for teachers and a framework for partnering with parents.\ \ Read](/content/blog/creating-a-potty-training-policy-for-your-daycare-center/ "Creating a Potty Training Policy for Your Daycare Center"/index.html) [Jan 20, 2026 \ \ \ **How to Build a Positive Workplace Culture for Your Child Care Center**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Jan 20, 2026 \ \ \ Let’s take a look at how to build and maintain a positive culture for ECE staff, including how to recognize and reward efforts!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-build-a-positive-culture-for-ece-staff/ "How to Build a Positive Workplace Culture for Your Child Care Center"/index.html) [Jan 8, 2026 \ \ \ **How to Reduce Staff Burnout in Your Child Care Center**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorKarli Jerabek\ \ Jan 8, 2026 \ \ \ Understand the common causes of burnout and prioritize your staff’s well-being to create a positive shift in your center’s culture!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-reduce-staff-burnout-in-your-child-care-center/ "How to Reduce Staff Burnout in Your Child Care Center"/index.html) [Jan 5, 2026 \ \ \ **Daycare Lesson Planning Tips and Daycare Lesson Plans**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jan 5, 2026 \ \ \ Check out these daycare lesson planning tips and see weekly lesson plans with themes for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and infants!\ \ Read](/content/blog/child-care-lesson-planning-tips/ "Daycare Lesson Planning Tips and Daycare Lesson Plans"/index.html) [Dec 18, 2025 \ \ \ **Celebrating Riley De Jesus: Our 2025 CARE Award Winner**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Dec 18, 2025 \ \ \ Over the past few weeks, Procare staff carefully evaluated all finalists. With the highest number of votes, Riley emerged as our chosen winner!\ \ Read](/content/blog/celebrating-riley-de-jesus-our-2025-care-award-winner/ "Celebrating Riley De Jesus: Our 2025 CARE Award Winner "/index.html) [Dec 15, 2025 \ \ \ **Top Procare Solutions Webinars of 2025!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Dec 15, 2025 \ \ \ Our five most-popular webinars of 2025 cover topics from building a strong culture to mastering effective child care marketing strategies!\ \ Read](/content/blog/top-procare-solutions-webinars-of-2025/ "Top Procare Solutions Webinars of 2025!"/index.html) [Dec 1, 2025 \ \ \ **5 Winter Craft Ideas for Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorKarli Jerabek\ \ Dec 1, 2025 \ \ \ Help children develop fine motor skills, express their creativity and make lasting memories with these five simple and festive winter craft ideas!\ \ Read](/content/blog/5-winter-craft-ideas-for-preschoolers/ "5 Winter Craft Ideas for Preschoolers"/index.html) [Nov 24, 2025 \ \ \ **Strengthen Family Relationships with Drop-In Care**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorKarli Jerabek\ \ Nov 24, 2025 \ \ \ Discover how drop-in care can help build lasting relationships with families and ensure your center’s long-term success.\ \ Read](/content/blog/strengthen-family-relationships-with-drop-in-care/ "Strengthen Family Relationships with Drop-In Care"/index.html) [Nov 3, 2025 \ \ \ **Five Gobbly Good Turkey Crafts, Each With a Different Learning Focus, for Your Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorCourtney McGann\ \ Nov 3, 2025 \ \ \ Check out these five gobbly good ideas for turkey crafts that each promote a different learning objective for your preschoolers!\ \ Read](/content/blog/five-gobbly-good-turkey-crafts-each-with-a-different-learning-focus-for-your-preschoolers/ "Five Gobbly Good Turkey Crafts, Each With a Different Learning Focus, for Your Preschoolers"/index.html) [Oct 31, 2025 \ \ \ **SOC 2 Compliance: Your Questions Answered**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Oct 31, 2025 \ \ \ Get answers to your questions about SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. Learn what it is, why it matters in child care and how it helps build trust.\ \ Read](/content/blog/soc-2-compliance-your-questions-answered/ "SOC 2 Compliance: Your Questions Answered"/index.html) [Oct 24, 2025 \ \ \ **The True ROI of Procare: What 40,000+ Centers Already Know**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Oct 24, 2025 \ \ \ Wondering what Procare software costs? See what's included in your price, what's optional and how directors decide it's worth it. Get your quote.\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-much-does-procare-cost/ "The True ROI of Procare: What 40,000+ Centers Already Know"/index.html) [Oct 24, 2025 \ \ \ **5 Procare Myths Debunked: The Truth About Child Care Tech**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Oct 24, 2025 \ \ \ We're setting the record straight on 5 myths about Procare. Learn the truth about Procare's flexibility, features and implementation process. \ \ Read](/content/blog/5-procare-myths-debunked-the-truth-about-child-care-tech/ "5 Procare Myths Debunked: The Truth About Child Care Tech "/index.html) [Oct 23, 2025 \ \ \ **5 Ways Child Care Centers Can Boost Success with Drop-In Care**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Oct 23, 2025 \ \ \ Discover how offering drop-in care can boost revenue, attract new customers and maximize capacity at your child care center.\ \ Read](/content/blog/5-ways-child-care-centers-can-boost-success-with-drop-in-care/ "5 Ways Child Care Centers Can Boost Success with Drop-In Care"/index.html) [Oct 9, 2025 \ \ \ **Seven Ways to Celebrate Halloween at Your Child Care Center**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorCourtney McGann\ \ Oct 9, 2025 \ \ \ Spooky treats, crafts, indoor trick-or-treating ... Halloween is coming and we've got ideas to help you celebrate at your child care center!\ \ Read](/content/blog/seven-ways-to-celebrate-halloween-at-your-child-care-center/ "Seven Ways to Celebrate Halloween at Your Child Care Center"/index.html) [Oct 8, 2025 \ \ \ **Security for Pick-Ups and Drop-Offs with Procare**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Oct 8, 2025 \ \ \ Discover how Procare enables contactless check-ins, tracks attendance and simplifies communication for busy child care centers.\ \ Read](/content/blog/security-for-pick-ups-and-drop-offs-with-procare/ "Security for Pick-Ups and Drop-Offs with Procare"/index.html) [Oct 3, 2025 \ \ \ **Five Halloween Crafts for Child Care Centers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Oct 3, 2025 \ \ \ Discover five fun and easy Halloween crafts for child care centers. Find step-by-step instructions for engaging activities kids will love.\ \ Read](/content/blog/five-halloween-crafts-for-child-care-centers/ "Five Halloween Crafts for Child Care Centers"/index.html) [Oct 2, 2025 \ \ \ **A Guide to Preschool Enrichment Programs**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Oct 2, 2025 \ \ \ Explore preschool enrichment programs with our question-and-answer guide for providers. Get tips to enhance your child care center!\ \ Read](/content/blog/a-guide-to-preschool-enrichment-programs/ "A Guide to Preschool Enrichment Programs"/index.html) [Oct 2, 2025 \ \ \ **5 Halloween Party Themes for Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Oct 2, 2025 \ \ \ Check out five Halloween party themes for preschoolers to ensure that little ones enjoy themselves without feeling overwhelmed!\ \ Read](/content/blog/5-halloween-party-themes-for-preschoolers/ "5 Halloween Party Themes for Preschoolers"/index.html) [Sep 26, 2025 \ \ \ **Eight Fall Activities For Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorCourtney McGann\ \ Sep 26, 2025 \ \ \ Check out these eight ideas to celebrate fall in your preschool classrooms, from leaf mazes to nature-themed treasure hunts.\ \ Read](/content/blog/eight-fall-activities-for-preschoolers/ "Eight Fall Activities For Preschoolers"/index.html) [Sep 25, 2025 \ \ \ **Encouraging Responsibility with a Preschool Job Chart**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Sep 25, 2025 \ \ \ Learn how a preschool classroom job chart builds confidence and teaches young children responsibility. This blog includes job ideas and tips.\ \ Read](/content/blog/encouraging-responsibility-with-a-preschool-job-chart/ "Encouraging Responsibility with a Preschool Job Chart"/index.html) [Sep 25, 2025 \ \ \ **How to Craft the Perfect Preschool Welcome Letter**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Sep 25, 2025 \ \ \ Craft the perfect preschool welcome letter with our expert tips. Set a positive tone, personalize your message and connect with families.\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-craft-the-perfect-preschool-welcome-letter-procare/ "How to Craft the Perfect Preschool Welcome Letter"/index.html) [Sep 24, 2025 \ \ \ **Use Daycare Routines to Improve Child Behavior**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Sep 24, 2025 \ \ \ Let's look at six key elements of an effective daycare routine, as well as three ways to implement and maintain routines!\ \ Read](/content/blog/daycare-routines-to-improve-child-behavior/ "Use Daycare Routines to Improve Child Behavior"/index.html) [Sep 23, 2025 \ \ \ **Using Toddler Routines in Daycare**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Sep 23, 2025 \ \ \ Consistent routines not only provide a sense of security but also foster independence, emotional stability and cognitive growth.\ \ Read](/content/blog/using-toddler-routines-in-daycare/ "Using Toddler Routines in Daycare"/index.html) [Sep 12, 2025 \ \ \ **Preschool Weekly Theme Ideas for 2026**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Sep 12, 2025 \ \ \ Get weekly, monthly and seasonal preschool theme ideas for your child care center, and learn about thematic units!\ \ Read](/content/blog/preschool-weekly-themes-ideas/ "Preschool Weekly Theme Ideas for 2026"/index.html) [Sep 9, 2025 \ \ \ **Establishing Infant Routines in Child Care**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Sep 9, 2025 \ \ \ Infant routines in daycare create a sense of security and must meet parents' expectations for baby schedules as well.\ \ Read](/content/blog/establishing-infant-routines-in-child-care/ "Establishing Infant Routines in Child Care"/index.html) [Sep 3, 2025 \ \ \ **Five First-Day-of-School Ideas for ECE Teachers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Sep 3, 2025 \ \ \ Check out five ideas for child care and ECE teachers to make that first day of school memorable and smooth!\ \ Read](/content/blog/five-first-day-of-school-ideas-for-ece-teachers/ "Five First-Day-of-School Ideas for ECE Teachers"/index.html) [Sep 2, 2025 \ \ \ **Daily Schedule Ideas for Preschool**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Sep 2, 2025 \ \ \ Preschool daily schedules help children feel secure and understand. Let's look at examples of preschool schedule ideas!\ \ Read](/content/blog/daily-schedule-ideas-for-preschool/ "Daily Schedule Ideas for Preschool"/index.html) [Aug 19, 2025 \ \ \ **Four Creative Birthday Board Ideas for Preschool Classrooms**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Aug 19, 2025 \ \ \ Let's look at four fun birthday board ideas that preschool teachers can create to celebrate the special days of little learners!\ \ Read](/content/blog/preschool-birthday-board-ideas/ "Four Creative Birthday Board Ideas for Preschool Classrooms"/index.html) [Aug 8, 2025 \ \ \ **Four Tips to Make Parents Comfortable on the First Day of Preschool**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Aug 8, 2025 \ \ \ Here's how you can make parents feel more comfortable when they drop off their kids at your preschool for the first time.\ \ Read](/content/blog/four-tips-to-make-parents-comfortable-on-the-first-day-of-preschool/ "Four Tips to Make Parents Comfortable on the First Day of Preschool"/index.html) [Aug 6, 2025 \ \ \ **5 Ways to Welcome Children Back to Preschool**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Aug 6, 2025 \ \ \ Setting the tone for a successful school year begins before the first day. Here are 5 ways to welcome children to preschool!\ \ Read](/content/blog/5-ways-to-welcome-children-back-to-preschool/ "5 Ways to Welcome Children Back to Preschool"/index.html) [Jul 31, 2025 \ \ \ **How to Create a Great Newsletter for Your Child Care Center**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jul 31, 2025 \ \ \ Learn how to craft engaging child care newsletters! Get tips on content planning, design and keeping parents informed and connected.\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-create-a-great-newsletter-for-your-child-care-center/ "How to Create a Great Newsletter for Your Child Care Center"/index.html) [Jul 28, 2025 \ \ \ **Indoor and Outdoor Safety Checklist for Child Care Centers and Preschools**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Jul 28, 2025 \ \ \ Parents want to guarantee their child's safety at child care. Here's a safety checklist for indoors and outdoors at daycares and preschools.\ \ Read](/content/blog/indoor-and-outdoor-safety-checklist-for-child-care-centers/ "Indoor and Outdoor Safety Checklist for Child Care Centers and Preschools"/index.html) [Jul 25, 2025 \ \ \ **How a Digital ECE Curriculum Helps Your Child Care Center**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jul 25, 2025 \ \ \ A good digital daycare curriculum provides lesson plans for all age groups and creates the conditions for children to discover answers.\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-a-digital-ece-curriculum-helps-your-child-care-center/ "How a Digital ECE Curriculum Helps Your Child Care Center "/index.html) [Jul 22, 2025 \ \ \ **How Curriculum Designed for Early Childhood Education Benefits Child Care Centers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorCourtney McGann\ \ Jul 22, 2025 \ \ \ Let's look at how a strong early childhood education curriculum benefits your students and your child care center!\ \ Read](/content/blog/benefits-early-childhood-education-curriculum-daycare-centers/ "How Curriculum Designed for Early Childhood Education Benefits Child Care Centers"/index.html) [Jul 16, 2025 \ \ \ **5 Questions Parents Should Ask About a Child Care Center’s Curriculum**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jul 16, 2025 \ \ \ A child care center's curriculum can tell you a lot about a center. Let's take a look at five important questions parents should ask about a child care center's curriculum before you enroll your kids in their program.\ \ Read](/content/blog/5-questions-parents-should-ask-about-a-child-care-centers-curriculum/ "5 Questions Parents Should Ask About a Child Care Center’s Curriculum"/index.html) [Jul 15, 2025 \ \ \ **Build Your Child Care Center’s Family Handbook**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jul 15, 2025 \ \ \ Learn the 10 sections of a child care center family handbook to cover what parents need to know from enrollment and beyond!\ \ Read](/content/blog/build-your-child-care-centers-family-handbook/ "Build Your Child Care Center’s Family Handbook"/index.html) [Jul 14, 2025 \ \ \ **A Guide for Child Care Centers on All Things Summer!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorCourtney McGann\ \ Jul 14, 2025 \ \ \ No doubt your child care center is all about fun in the sun. Check out this guide to make sure your daycare is ready for summer activities.\ \ Read](/content/blog/a-guide-for-child-care-centers-on-all-things-summer/ "A Guide for Child Care Centers on All Things Summer!"/index.html) [Jul 10, 2025 \ \ \ **Why State-Approved ECE Curriculum Matters**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jul 10, 2025 \ \ \ Learn how your child care center can benefit from a state-approved ECE curriculum, including bettering your chances of securing grants!\ \ Read](/content/blog/why-state-approved-ece-curriculum-matters/ "Why State-Approved ECE Curriculum Matters "/index.html) [Jul 2, 2025 \ \ \ **Our 7 Best Tips for Customer Retention in Child Care**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Jul 2, 2025 \ \ \ Check out these seven tips for customer retention in child care to keep the families who are enrolled in your daycare year after year!\ \ Read](/content/blog/our-7-best-tips-for-customer-retention-in-child-care/ "Our 7 Best Tips for Customer Retention in Child Care"/index.html) [Jul 1, 2025 \ \ \ **Nine Steps to Choose the Best Daycare Curriculum**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Jul 1, 2025 \ \ \ We’re giving you a step-by-step guide to creating or choosing the best daycare curriculum for your center.\ \ Read](/content/blog/nine-steps-to-create-the-best-daycare-curriculum/ "Nine Steps to Choose the Best Daycare Curriculum"/index.html) [Jun 23, 2025 \ \ \ **Chatter that Matters: Boosting Development with Everyday Talk**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 23, 2025 \ \ \ Boost literacy, social skills and emotional expression by creating a dialogue-rich classroom with everyday talk and videos.\ \ Read](/content/blog/chatter-that-matters-boosting-development-with-everyday-talk/ "Chatter that Matters: Boosting Development with Everyday Talk "/index.html) [Jun 23, 2025 \ \ \ **Fourth of July Daycare Craft Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 23, 2025 \ \ \ Check out some ideas for Fourth of July daycare art projects for preschoolers and toddlers that are simple, safe and fun!\ \ Read](/content/blog/fourth-of-july-daycare-craft-ideas-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers/ "Fourth of July Daycare Craft Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers"/index.html) [Jun 16, 2025 \ \ \ **Benefits of Offering Preschool Enrichment Programs**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Jun 16, 2025 \ \ \ Discover how preschool enrichment programs benefit kids and child care centers and learn about different enrichment activities.\ \ Read](/content/blog/enrichment-programs-for-students-why-your-child-should-get-involved/ "Benefits of Offering Preschool Enrichment Programs"/index.html) [Jun 16, 2025 \ \ \ **Early Childhood Education Assessments: Five Answers to Key Questions**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 16, 2025 \ \ \ Early childhood assessments provide vital information about student progress, inform instructional strategies and identify learning gaps!\ \ Read](/content/blog/ece-assessments-five-answers-to-key-questions/ "Early Childhood Education Assessments: Five Answers to Key Questions"/index.html) [Jun 12, 2025 \ \ \ **Use Parent-to-Administrator Messaging for Private Conversations**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 12, 2025 \ \ \ Parent-to-administrator messaging offers a direct messaging for private discussions on sensitive child care topics such as billing.\ \ Read](/content/blog/use-parent-to-administrator-messaging-for-private-conversations/ "Use Parent-to-Administrator Messaging for Private Conversations "/index.html) [Jun 4, 2025 \ \ \ **5 Father’s Day Crafts for Every Age Group at Your Daycare**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 4, 2025 \ \ \ Here are five Father's Day craft ideas tailored to different age groups at your daycare so every child can create a memorable gift.\ \ Read](/content/blog/5-fathers-day-crafts-for-every-age-group-at-your-daycare/ "5 Father’s Day Crafts for Every Age Group at Your Daycare"/index.html) [Jun 2, 2025 \ \ \ **ACH Leads in How Families Pay Daycare Tuition**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 2, 2025 \ \ \ ACH remains the most common form of tuition payment among child care centers, but too many centers rely on more dated payment forms.\ \ Read](/content/blog/ach-leads-in-how-families-pay-daycare-tuition/ "ACH Leads in How Families Pay Daycare Tuition"/index.html) [May 28, 2025 \ \ \ **Beyond ABCs: The Critical Role of Comprehensive Curriculum in Child Development**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 28, 2025 \ \ \ A comprehensive curriculum is more than teaching ABCs and 123s. It’s about fostering cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth.\ \ Read](/content/blog/beyond-abcs-the-critical-role-of-comprehensive-curriculum-in-child-development/ "Beyond ABCs: The Critical Role of Comprehensive Curriculum in Child Development"/index.html) [May 27, 2025 \ \ \ **How Professional Development Helps ECE Teachers Overcome Challenges**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 27, 2025 \ \ \ Let's look at how early childhood professional development helps teachers manage the challenges of their jobs!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-professional-development-helps-ece-teachers-overcome-challenges/ "How Professional Development Helps ECE Teachers Overcome Challenges"/index.html) [May 22, 2025 \ \ \ **A Guide to Professional Development in Early Childhood Education**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 22, 2025 \ \ \ Explore professional development for ECE including training, workshops, CDAs and online programs to elevate your child care center.\ \ Read](/content/blog/a-guide-to-professional-development-in-early-childhood-education/ "A Guide to Professional Development in Early Childhood Education"/index.html) [May 22, 2025 \ \ \ **Daycare Age Ranges: Understanding the Differences**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 22, 2025 \ \ \ Let's take a look at the four early childhood age ranges you need to be aware of and appropriate care techniques for each.\ \ Read](/content/blog/child-care-age-groups-understanding-the-differences/ "Daycare Age Ranges: Understanding the Differences"/index.html) [May 21, 2025 \ \ \ **How a Daycare App Helps De-Stress Child Care Staff**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 21, 2025 \ \ \ Learn how child care staff benefit, and experience less stress during their days, with the help of a daycare app!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-a-daycare-app-helps-de-stress-child-care-staff/ "How a Daycare App Helps De-Stress Child Care Staff"/index.html) [May 15, 2025 \ \ \ **Why Curriculum and Assessments Matter in Early Childhood Education**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 15, 2025 \ \ \ Curriculum and assessments in ECE are vital to helping young learners grow. Let's take a look at the reasons why they matter.\ \ Read](/content/blog/why-curriculum-and-assessments-matter-in-early-childhood-education/ "Why Curriculum and Assessments Matter in Early Childhood Education"/index.html) [May 14, 2025 \ \ \ **Social and Emotional Development Activities for Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 14, 2025 \ \ \ Explore social and emotional development activities for 3-5 year-olds. Build essential preschool social skills like empathy and self-control.\ \ Read](/content/blog/social-emotional-development-activities-preschoolers/ "Social and Emotional Development Activities for Preschoolers"/index.html) [May 13, 2025 \ \ \ **Four Ways to Help Your Daycare Staff Be Less Stressed**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 13, 2025 \ \ \ Let’s take a look at for ways to help you and your child care staff avoid burnout and fully enjoy your work with children.\ \ Read](/content/blog/seven-ways-to-help-your-staff-be-less-stressed/ "Four Ways to Help Your Daycare Staff Be Less Stressed"/index.html) [May 7, 2025 \ \ \ **How to Create Your CDA Portfolio**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 7, 2025 \ \ \ Learn how to create a CDA portfolio with tips, templates and examples. Perfect for daycare teachers looking to earn their CDA credential!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-create-a-cda-portfolio/ "How to Create Your CDA Portfolio"/index.html) [May 6, 2025 \ \ \ **How to Help ECE Teachers Manage Their Classrooms**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 6, 2025 \ \ \ Learn how child care management software can help your ECE teachers better manage their classrooms with less stress!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-help-ece-teachers-manage-their-classrooms/ "How to Help ECE Teachers Manage Their Classrooms"/index.html) [Apr 30, 2025 \ \ \ **5 Mother’s Day Craft Ideas for Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 30, 2025 \ \ \ Check out 5 Mother’s Day crafts for preschoolers that kids will love creating and moms will cherish forever!\ \ Read](/content/blog/5-mothers-day-craft-ideas-for-preschoolers/ "5 Mother’s Day Craft Ideas for Preschoolers "/index.html) [Apr 28, 2025 \ \ \ **A Guide to All Things Preschool Graduation! Ideas for Decorations, Themes and More**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 28, 2025 \ \ \ This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about hosting a memorable preschool graduation!\ \ Read](/content/blog/guide-to-all-things-preschool-graduation/ "A Guide to All Things Preschool Graduation! Ideas for Decorations, Themes and More"/index.html) [Apr 24, 2025 \ \ \ **25 Daycare Questions Parents Ask**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Apr 24, 2025 \ \ \ Discover the top 25 questions parents ask prospective daycare and child care centers, and be ready to give an impressive response.\ \ Read](/content/blog/25-daycare-questions-parents-ask/ "25 Daycare Questions Parents Ask"/index.html) [Apr 17, 2025 \ \ \ **The Procare Solutions Guide to CDA Renewal**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 17, 2025 \ \ \ Learn how to renew your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Find renewal requirements, costs, and step-by-step instructions to maintain your certification. \ \ Read](/content/blog/the-procare-solutions-guide-to-cda-renewal/ "The Procare Solutions Guide to CDA Renewal  "/index.html) [Apr 16, 2025 \ \ \ **Math in Minutes: Easy Integration into Daily Routines**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 16, 2025 \ \ \ Learn how incorporating videos into curriculum helps young children understand abstract ideas by making them easier to see and explore.\ \ Read](/content/blog/math-in-minutes-easy-integration-into-daily-routines/ "Math in Minutes: Easy Integration into Daily Routines "/index.html) [Apr 10, 2025 \ \ \ **Simplify Managing Your Before and After School Programs with Procare**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 10, 2025 \ \ \ Learn how Procare can simplify billing, attendance tracking and more to simplify running your before and after school program!\ \ Read](/content/blog/simplify-managing-your-before-and-after-school-programs-with-procare/ "Simplify Managing Your Before and After School Programs with Procare"/index.html) [Apr 9, 2025 \ \ \ **How to Craft a Daycare Sick Policy**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 9, 2025 \ \ \ Let's look at how to craft a daycare sick policy, as well as examples of what to include in the policy to keep kids and staff healthy!\ \ Read](/content/blog/crafting-daycare-sick-policy/ "How to Craft a Daycare Sick Policy"/index.html) [Apr 3, 2025 \ \ \ **How to Keep and Motivate Your Child Care Staff**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 3, 2025 \ \ \ Daycares struggle with hiring and retaining staff. Let's look at ways to improve staff well-being, including professional development!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-keep-and-motivate-your-child-care-staff/ "How to Keep and Motivate Your Child Care Staff"/index.html) [Mar 27, 2025 \ \ \ **Trends Report 2025: How Child Care Centers Accept Tuition Payments**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 27, 2025 \ \ \ Read](/content/blog/how-child-care-centers-accept-tuition/ "Trends Report 2025: How Child Care Centers Accept Tuition Payments"/index.html) [Mar 24, 2025 \ \ \ **Professional Development in Child Care: Five Answers to Key Questions**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 24, 2025 \ \ \ Let’s answer five common questions about simplifying and improving professional development training in child care centers!\ \ Read](/content/blog/professional-development-in-child-care-five-answers-to-key-questions/ "Professional Development in Child Care: Five Answers to Key Questions"/index.html) [Mar 12, 2025 \ \ \ **The Ultimate Guide to Daycare SEO**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Mar 12, 2025 \ \ \ SEO plays a big role in helping prospective customers find your child care center. Learn how to use SEO to grow your daycare business.\ \ Read](/content/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-seo-for-daycare-centers/ "The Ultimate Guide to Daycare SEO"/index.html) [Mar 12, 2025 \ \ \ **Celebrate Spring With These Five Activities!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 12, 2025 \ \ \ It’s time to celebrate with these five fun activities you can do with kids at your child care center to celebrate the changing of the season!\ \ Read](/content/blog/celebrate-spring-with-these-five-activities/ "Celebrate Spring With These Five Activities!"/index.html) [Mar 11, 2025 \ \ \ **2025 Child Care Trends: Grow Your Child Care Center’s Enrollment**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 11, 2025 \ \ \ As a growing number of child care centers report being under-enrolled, learn how Procare can help grow your child care center's enrollment!\ \ Read](/content/blog/2025-child-care-trends-grow-your-child-care-centers-enrollment/ "2025 Child Care Trends: Grow Your Child Care Center’s Enrollment"/index.html) [Mar 6, 2025 \ \ \ **Fun and Educational St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 6, 2025 \ \ \ Check out these educational and fun activities for St. Patrick’s Day in your preschool classrooms to teach math and more!\ \ Read](/content/blog/fun-and-educational-st-patricks-day-activities-for-preschoolers/ "Fun and Educational St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Preschoolers "/index.html) [Mar 1, 2025 \ \ \ **How to Teach Letter Recognition to Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 1, 2025 \ \ \ Let’s explore how to teach letter recognition in your child care center's preschool rooms, as well as fun activities to make it fun!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-teach-letter-recognition-to-preschoolers/ "How to Teach Letter Recognition to Preschoolers"/index.html) [Mar 1, 2025 \ \ \ **Extra Room in Your Center? Take in Extra Kids Over Spring Break!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorCourtney McGann\ \ Mar 1, 2025 \ \ \ If your child care center has the capacity to take in more students, spring break is a great opportunity to boost enrollment and revenue.\ \ Read](/content/blog/taking-in-extra-kids-over-holiday-breaks-can-boost-revenue-and-show-off-what-makes-your-child-care-center-great/ "Extra Room in Your Center? Take in Extra Kids Over Spring Break!"/index.html) [Feb 27, 2025 \ \ \ **Gross Motor Skills and Activities for Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Feb 27, 2025 \ \ \ Learn how to develop gross motor skills in daycare with these activities tailored to children of different age groups!\ \ Read](/content/blog/gross-motor-skills-and-activities-for-preschoolers/ "Gross Motor Skills and Activities for Preschoolers"/index.html) [Feb 21, 2025 \ \ \ **Daycare vs. Preschool – What’s the Difference?**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Feb 21, 2025 \ \ \ Daycare vs. preschool: Do you know the difference? Discover the characteristics of each and find out what makes them different in this guide.\ \ Read](/content/blog/daycare-vs-preschool-whats-the-difference/ "Daycare vs. Preschool – What’s the Difference?"/index.html) [Feb 12, 2025 \ \ \ **5 Business Ideas to Make Your Daycare Stand Out**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Feb 12, 2025 \ \ \ Looking for ways to make your daycare stand out? Give families perks that they can’t find in other child care centers around you!\ \ Read](/content/blog/5-business-ideas-to-make-your-daycare-stand-out/ "5 Business Ideas to Make Your Daycare Stand Out"/index.html) [Jan 31, 2025 \ \ \ **Why Integrated Payment Processing Matters for Child Care Centers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Jan 31, 2025 \ \ \ With Procare's integrated proprietary payment processing, your child care center gets low fees and dedicated support at no additional charge. \ \ Read](/content/blog/why-integrated-payment-processing-matters-for-child-care-centers/ "Why Integrated Payment Processing Matters for Child Care Centers   "/index.html) [Jan 27, 2025 \ \ \ **Preschool Nap Time Tips: From Rules to Music**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jan 27, 2025 \ \ \ Let’s take a look at what you can do to help your preschoolers get the rest they need, including routines, preschool mats and music!\ \ Read](/content/blog/blog-preschool-nap-time-tips/ "Preschool Nap Time Tips: From Rules to Music"/index.html) [Jan 23, 2025 \ \ \ **How to Build a Daycare Center Budget Forecast**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jan 23, 2025 \ \ \ Learn how to make informed decisions about your child care business with these budget forecasting tips.\ \ Read](/content/blog/why-you-should-incorporate-forecasting-into-your-child-care-budgeting-and-how-to-do-it/ "How to Build a Daycare Center Budget Forecast"/index.html) [Jan 17, 2025 \ \ \ **5 Indoor Exercises for Child Care Classrooms to Keep Kids Active!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jan 17, 2025 \ \ \ Let's look at five ways to keep kids active in your child care center when there's bad weather and you're stuck inside!\ \ Read](/content/blog/5-indoor-exercises-for-child-care-classrooms-to-keep-kids-active/ "5 Indoor Exercises for Child Care Classrooms to Keep Kids Active!"/index.html) [Jan 14, 2025 \ \ \ **How to Conduct a Successful Preschool Parent Teacher Conference**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jan 14, 2025 \ \ \ If you’re looking for ways to increase family engagement at your preschool, consider hosting parent teacher conferences!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-conduct-a-successful-preschool-parent-teacher-conference/ "How to Conduct a Successful Preschool Parent Teacher Conference"/index.html) [Jan 3, 2025 \ \ \ **7 Daycare Center Expenses: Budgeting for a Daycare Business**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jan 3, 2025 \ \ \ Running a daycare center can be costly. Let's look at the most common expenses and how to plan for them to make your business successful!\ \ Read](/content/blog/7-daycare-center-expenses-how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-your-own-daycare-business/ "7 Daycare Center Expenses: Budgeting for a Daycare Business"/index.html) [Jan 1, 2025 \ \ \ **Why Should Child Care Centers Use Payment Processing? We Answer Five Key Questions!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Jan 1, 2025 \ \ \ Why do child care centers need digital accounting, bookkeeping and payment software? We answer five questions!\ \ Read](/content/blog/why-should-child-care-centers-use-payment-processing-we-answer-five-key-questions/ "Why Should Child Care Centers Use Payment Processing? We Answer Five Key Questions!"/index.html) [Jan 1, 2025 \ \ \ **Let Procare Consolidate Your Statements and Billing!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Jan 1, 2025 \ \ \ Procare Solutions can help you consolidate your child care center's statements and billing, and easily process tuition payments!\ \ Read](/content/blog/let-procare-consolidate-your-statements-and-billing/ "Let Procare Consolidate Your Statements and Billing!"/index.html) [Jan 1, 2025 \ \ \ **Dealing with Declined Daycare Payments**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Jan 1, 2025 \ \ \ Has the "empty pocket syndrome" ever struck at your child care center, daycare or preschool?\ \ Read](/content/blog/dealing-with-declined-daycare-payments/ "Dealing with Declined Daycare Payments"/index.html) [Dec 27, 2024 \ \ \ **Congrats to the Procare Solutions Survey Winners!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Dec 27, 2024 \ \ \ See who won iPads and Lakeshore Learning gift cards for sharing their feedback for our new child care report!\ \ Read](/content/blog/congrats-to-the-procare-solutions-survey-winners/ "Congrats to the Procare Solutions Survey Winners!"/index.html) [Dec 12, 2024 \ \ \ **Top Procare Solutions Webinars of 2024!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Dec 12, 2024 \ \ \ Our five most-popular webinars of 2024 include how to attract new families to your preschool and leadership tips to train & keep your staff!\ \ Read](/content/blog/top-procare-solutions-webinars-of-2024/ "Top Procare Solutions Webinars of 2024!"/index.html) [Dec 11, 2024 \ \ \ **The Joy of Onlooker Play: Discovering the Power of Observation**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Dec 11, 2024 \ \ \ Onlooker play helps children observe, learn and build confidence. Let's look at ways to nurture this type of play in your daycare!\ \ Read](/content/blog/the-joy-of-onlooker-play-discovering-the-power-of-observation/ "The Joy of Onlooker Play: Discovering the Power of Observation"/index.html) [Dec 2, 2024 \ \ \ **Stages of Play & Their Role in Child Care**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Dec 2, 2024 \ \ \ The six stages of play are how children learn at different ages. Let's look at how to incorporate play activities into your child care center!\ \ Read](/content/blog/stages-of-play-their-role-in-child-care/ "Stages of Play & Their Role in Child Care"/index.html) Nov 22, 2024 \ \ \ FAQs About Preparing Year-End Daycare Invoices (And the Answers)\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Nov 22, 2024 \ \ \ As you prepare year-end daycare invoices, learn what information must be included and additional tips to organize tax information.\ \ Read [Nov 20, 2024 \ \ \ **8 Benefits of Daycare for Infants and Toddlers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Nov 20, 2024 \ \ \ For children, parents and even staff, high-quality child care can lead to lifelong benefits. Read on to learn more.\ \ Read](/content/blog/8-benefits-of-daycare/ "8 Benefits of Daycare for Infants and Toddlers"/index.html) [Nov 19, 2024 \ \ \ **Four Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Daycare Staff**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Nov 19, 2024 \ \ \ Every employee wants to feel valued. We have four ideas for gifts that show how much you appreciate your child care center staff.\ \ Read](/content/blog/seven-holiday-gift-ideas-for-your-daycare-staff/ "Four Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Daycare Staff"/index.html) [Nov 18, 2024 \ \ \ **Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Daycare**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Nov 18, 2024 \ \ \ Let’s take a look at Thanksgiving party ideas for your daycare with tips to ensure your little ones have a fun turkey-day celebration.\ \ Read](/content/blog/thanksgiving-party-ideas-for-daycare/ "Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Daycare"/index.html) [Nov 13, 2024 \ \ \ **Child Care Philosophy: Why It Matters & How To Define Yours**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Nov 13, 2024 \ \ \ How do you leave your mark on the world through child care? Establish a vision with your own child care philosophy. Learn why this is so important.\ \ Read](/content/blog/child-care-philosophy-why-it-matters-how-to-define-yours/ "Child Care Philosophy: Why It Matters & How To Define Yours"/index.html) [Nov 7, 2024 \ \ \ **5 Child Care Positions and Roles Your Center Needs**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Nov 7, 2024 \ \ \ Knowing which child care positions need to be filled is key for a well-run center. Learn more about what role they play in your succcess!\ \ Read](/content/blog/5-child-care-positions-your-center-needs/ "5 Child Care Positions and Roles Your Center Needs"/index.html) [Nov 5, 2024 \ \ \ **How to Promote Self-Regulation in Child Development**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Nov 5, 2024 \ \ \ Our tips and activities will help you develop a self-regulation program for children in your child care center.\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-promote-self-regulation-in-child-development/ "How to Promote Self-Regulation in Child Development"/index.html) [Oct 31, 2024 \ \ \ **How to Nurture the Well-Being of Your ECE Staff**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Oct 31, 2024 \ \ \ Prioritizing self care and and creating a supportive work culture can breathe new energy into your teachers' resilience and passion!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-nurture-the-well-being-of-your-ece-staff/ "How to Nurture the Well-Being of Your ECE Staff"/index.html) [Oct 23, 2024 \ \ \ **10 Early Childhood Behavior Management Strategies**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Oct 23, 2024 \ \ \ Running into behavior issues with your students? Here are 10 strategies to promote positive behaviors in the preschool classroom.\ \ Read](/content/blog/10-early-childhood-behavior-management-strategies/ "10 Early Childhood Behavior Management Strategies"/index.html) [Oct 18, 2024 \ \ \ **Innovate and Enroll! Tips to Attract New Families to Your Preschool**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Oct 18, 2024 \ \ \ Read](/content/blog/innovate-and-enroll-tips-to-attract-new-families-to-your-preschool/ "Innovate and Enroll! Tips to Attract New Families to Your Preschool"/index.html) [Oct 16, 2024 \ \ \ **How You Can Support the Teachers in Your Child Care Center Every Day!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Oct 16, 2024 \ \ \ To keep staff happy and make sure they don’t burn out, you must find ways to reduce their stress year-round!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-you-can-support-the-teachers-in-your-child-care-center-every-day/ "How You Can Support the Teachers in Your Child Care Center Every Day!"/index.html) [Sep 30, 2024 \ \ \ **Use Facebook to Bolster Your ECE Knowledge!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Sep 30, 2024 \ \ \ If you’re not on Facebook, you’re missing easy access to relevant information, child care industry updates and timely tips!\ \ Read](/content/blog/use-facebook-to-bolster-your-ece-knowledge/ "Use Facebook to Bolster Your ECE Knowledge!"/index.html) [Sep 26, 2024 \ \ \ **How Child Care Centers Can Improve QRIS Rankings**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Sep 26, 2024 \ \ \ Here’s a step-by-step guide to improve your child care center's QRIS rating to significantly influence your reputation and boost enrollment.\ \ Read](/content/blog/resources-improving-qris-ratings-early-childhood-educaiton-quality-curriculum/ "How Child Care Centers Can Improve QRIS Rankings"/index.html) [Sep 23, 2024 \ \ \ **Five Fall Bulletin Board Ideas for Preschool**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Sep 23, 2024 \ \ \ Let's look at five ideas for fall-themed bulletin boards in your preschool classrooms to encourage creativity and fun!\ \ Read](/content/blog/preschool-fall-bulletin-board-ideas/ "Five Fall Bulletin Board Ideas for Preschool"/index.html) [Sep 19, 2024 \ \ \ **Procare Solutions Chief Customer Officer Outlines How Procare Serves Child Care Centers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Sep 19, 2024 \ \ \ Tammie Hogan, chief customer officer of Procare Solutions, shares how Procare is the only true all-in-one solution for child care centers.\ \ Read](/content/blog/procare-solutions-chief-customer-officer-outlines-how-procare-serves-child-care-centers/ "Procare Solutions Chief Customer Officer Outlines How Procare Serves Child Care Centers "/index.html) [Sep 5, 2024 \ \ \ **Four Ways Procare Helps Recruit and Retain Daycare Staff!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Sep 5, 2024 \ \ \ Learn how Procare can take care of many day-to-day burdens for your ECE staff to help improve retention!\ \ Read](/content/blog/four-ways-procare-helps-recruit-and-retain-daycare-staff/ "Four Ways Procare Helps Recruit and Retain Daycare Staff!"/index.html) [Aug 27, 2024 \ \ \ **How to Do Preschool Assessments**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Aug 27, 2024 \ \ \ Preschool assessments allow you to understand how a child learns best and the optimal ways to support their mental growth.\ \ Read](/content/blog/preschool-assessment-what-to-expect/ "How to Do Preschool Assessments"/index.html) [Aug 22, 2024 \ \ \ **Early Childhood Cognitive Development Milestones**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Aug 22, 2024 \ \ \ Monitoring cognitive milestones can provide insights into a child’s mental progress. Let's take a look at milestones for each ECE age group!\ \ Read](/content/blog/early-childhood-cognitive-development-milestones/ "Early Childhood Cognitive Development Milestones"/index.html) [Aug 22, 2024 \ \ \ **The Power of Potential: Strategies to Build Your Leadership Bench**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorBeth Cannon\ \ Aug 22, 2024 \ \ \ ECE expert Beth Cannon shares why you must identify potential leaders and invest in their development so they can grow within your center.\ \ Read](/content/blog/build-your-child-care-leadership-bench/ "The Power of Potential: Strategies to Build Your Leadership Bench"/index.html) [Aug 19, 2024 \ \ \ **Understanding the Five Developmental Domains in Early Childhood Education**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Aug 19, 2024 \ \ \ Developmental domains in early childhood provide a framework for observing and fostering a child's development.  Let's explore each domain!\ \ Read](/content/blog/early-childhood-developmental-domains/ "Understanding the Five Developmental Domains in Early Childhood Education"/index.html) [Aug 6, 2024 \ \ \ **3 Fun Science Activities for Preschool**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Aug 6, 2024 \ \ \ Show children how to make self-inflating balloons, experiment with color mixing and absorption and make their own fossils!\ \ Read](/content/blog/3-fun-science-activities-for-preschool/ "3 Fun Science Activities for Preschool"/index.html) [Jul 30, 2024 \ \ \ **100 Must-Have Daycare Supplies & Equipment**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Jul 30, 2024 \ \ \ In this comprehensive checklist, we’ve outlined 100 of the most important daycare supplies you should consider for your center.\ \ Read](/content/blog/100-must-have-child-care-center-materials-and-supplies/ "100 Must-Have Daycare Supplies & Equipment"/index.html) [Jul 22, 2024 \ \ \ **How to Foster Emergent Literacy in the Daycare Classroom**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jul 22, 2024 \ \ \ Let’s answer some questions about emergent literacy and look at ways you can implement this learning into your daycare classrooms!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-foster-emergent-literacy-at-daycare/ "How to Foster Emergent Literacy in the Daycare Classroom"/index.html) Jul 19, 2024 \ \ \ Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) in ECE\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jul 19, 2024 \ \ \ Developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) help children learn and also help de-stress teachers. Learn more about DAP from Prerna Richards!\ \ Read [Jul 17, 2024 \ \ \ **5 Tips to Teach Sight Words to Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jul 17, 2024 \ \ \ Let's look at five tips to teach sight words to preschoolers, including using beginner sight words as well as repetition and consistency.\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-why-teach-sight-words-in-preschool/ "5 Tips to Teach Sight Words to Preschoolers"/index.html) [Jul 8, 2024 \ \ \ **Four Essential Daycare Marketing Tips for Success**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jul 8, 2024 \ \ \ Let’s take a look at four tried-and-tested tips to help you boost enrollment and grow your daycare business!\ \ Read](/content/blog/four-essential-daycare-marketing-tips-for-success/ "Four Essential Daycare Marketing Tips for Success"/index.html) [Jul 2, 2024 \ \ \ **Tips to Inspire Career Growth Among Child Care Center Employees**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jul 2, 2024 \ \ \ Let's look at some tips to inspire career growth among your child care center's employees, including how professional development can help!\ \ Read](/content/blog/tips-to-inspire-career-growth-among-child-care-center-employees/ "Tips to Inspire Career Growth Among Child Care Center Employees"/index.html) [Jun 26, 2024 \ \ \ **Circle Time Activities for Your Preschool Classroom**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 26, 2024 \ \ \ Coming up with circle time activities for a variety of ages and seasons can be challenging. Here are a few ideas to try our at your center.\ \ Read](/content/blog/blog-circle-time-activities-for-preschoolers/ "Circle Time Activities for Your Preschool Classroom "/index.html) [Jun 20, 2024 \ \ \ **Summer Process Art Ideas for Preschoolers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 20, 2024 \ \ \ Let's look at summer art activities that emphasize the process rather than the final product for your preschoolers!\ \ Read](/content/blog/summer-process-art-ideas-for-preschoolers/ "Summer Process Art Ideas for Preschoolers"/index.html) [Jun 13, 2024 \ \ \ **Books to Read to Infants and Toddlers at Your Daycare**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 13, 2024 \ \ \ Let’s take a look at how to select the best books to read to infants and toddlers in your child care center!\ \ Read](/content/blog/blog-books-to-read-to-infants-and-toddlers/ "Books to Read to Infants and Toddlers at Your Daycare"/index.html) [Jun 13, 2024 \ \ \ **Daycare Marketing Tips to Tout Your Curriculum and Grow Enrollment**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 13, 2024 \ \ \ Use these tips to show off your child care center's curriculum to prospective parents and set yourself apart from other providers!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-market-your-child-care-curriculum-and-grow-enrollment/ "Daycare Marketing Tips to Tout Your Curriculum and Grow Enrollment"/index.html) [Jun 13, 2024 \ \ \ **Helping Kids and Parents with Daycare Separation Anxiety**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 13, 2024 \ \ \ Leaving a child at daycare can be a challenging experience for both a child and parent. Let's look at tips to make dropoffs easier!\ \ Read](/content/blog/teacher-tips-separation-anxiety/ "Helping Kids and Parents with Daycare Separation Anxiety"/index.html) [Jun 10, 2024 \ \ \ **5 Father’s Day Crafts for Each Age Group at Your Daycare**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 10, 2024 \ \ \ Check out these five Father's Day craft ideas for all the age groups in your daycare to create a memorable gift!\ \ Read](/content/blog/5-fathers-day-crafts-for-each-age-group-at-your-daycare/ "5 Father’s Day Crafts for Each Age Group at Your Daycare"/index.html) [Jun 7, 2024 \ \ \ **Child Care Costs by State 2023**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 7, 2024 \ \ \ Understanding the cost of child care in America is important for both parents and child care providers. Get a state-by-state breakdown here.\ \ Read](/content/blog/child-care-costs-by-state-2023/ "Child Care Costs by State 2023"/index.html) [Jun 6, 2024 \ \ \ **Five Preschool Open House Ideas for Your Child Care Center**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Jun 6, 2024 \ \ \ Let’s take a look at five preschool open house ideas for your child care center that will highlight your center's program.\ \ Read](/content/blog/five-preschool-open-house-ideas-for-your-child-care-center/ "Five Preschool Open House Ideas for Your Child Care Center"/index.html) [Jun 4, 2024 \ \ \ **A Guide to Preschool Extracurricular Activities**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Jun 4, 2024 \ \ \ Let’s take a look at preschool extracurricular classes for your child care center, including music, dance, gymnastics and other sports!\ \ Read](/content/blog/guide-preschool-extracurriculars/ "A Guide to Preschool Extracurricular Activities"/index.html) [May 28, 2024 \ \ \ **How Child Care Apps Increase Family Engagement**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 28, 2024 \ \ \ A child care app helps you communicate with parents, collect tuition and more!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-child-care-apps-increase-parent-engagement/ "How Child Care Apps Increase Family Engagement"/index.html) [May 24, 2024 \ \ \ **Unlocking Potential: Scaffolding in Early Childhood Education**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 24, 2024 \ \ \ Scaffolding in early childhood education uses successive levels of temporary support to help children learn. Let's look at examples!\ \ Read](/content/blog/scaffolding-early-childhood-education-and-development/ "Unlocking Potential: Scaffolding in Early Childhood Education"/index.html) [May 21, 2024 \ \ \ **How Procare Solves the Top Four Challenges in Child Care**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 21, 2024 \ \ \ Let's dig into the the four main challenges faced by child care centers and explore how Procare can solve each one!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-procare-solves-the-top-four-challenges-in-child-care/ "How Procare Solves the Top Four Challenges in Child Care"/index.html) [May 6, 2024 \ \ \ **10 Ways to Recognize Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ May 6, 2024 \ \ \ Here are 10 ways to show your appreciation during Teacher Appreciation Week!\ \ Read](/content/blog/10-ways-to-recognize-teachers-and-child-care-providers/ "10 Ways to Recognize Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week"/index.html) [May 1, 2024 \ \ \ **Five Steps to Prioritize Mental Health for Early Childhood Educators**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ May 1, 2024 \ \ \ Let’s take a look at five things you can do as early childhood educators to prioritize your mental health!\ \ Read](/content/blog/five-steps-to-prioritize-mental-health-for-early-childhood-educators/ "Five Steps to Prioritize Mental Health for Early Childhood Educators"/index.html) [Apr 24, 2024 \ \ \ **TREND REPORT 2024: What a Digital Curriculum Can Do For Child Care Centers**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 24, 2024 \ \ \ Paper-based curriculum, which becomes outdated quickly, is still being used in many ECE programs. Here's what a digital curriculum can do!\ \ Read](/content/blog/trend-report-2024-what-a-digital-curriculum-can-do-for-child-care-centers/ "TREND REPORT 2024: What a Digital Curriculum Can Do For Child Care Centers"/index.html) [Apr 22, 2024 \ \ \ **5 Earth Day Celebration Ideas For Your Child Care Center**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 22, 2024 \ \ \ Earth Day is coming up! Here are five ways to celebrate in your child care center's classrooms with activities, crafts and singing!\ \ Read](/content/blog/5-earth-day-celebration-ideas-for-your-child-care-center/ "5 Earth Day Celebration Ideas For Your Child Care Center "/index.html) [Apr 19, 2024 \ \ \ **The Essentials of Active Supervision in Child Care**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 19, 2024 \ \ \ Active supervision includes multiple strategies to ensure that caregivers are fully engaged with children. Let's look at some strategies! \ \ Read](/content/blog/active-supervision-child-care/ "The Essentials of Active Supervision in Child Care"/index.html) [Apr 12, 2024 \ \ \ **Teaching Preschoolers About Feelings, Emotions and Self-Regulation**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 12, 2024 \ \ \ Check out these tips and activities for how to teach preschoolers about feelings, emotions and self-regulation!\ \ Read](/content/blog/teaching-preschoolers-feelings-emotions-self-regulation/ "Teaching Preschoolers About Feelings, Emotions and Self-Regulation"/index.html) [Apr 8, 2024 \ \ \ **10 Activities to Keep Kids Active During Move More Month**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 8, 2024 \ \ \ April is Move More Month! Let's take a look at 10 activities that blend fun with fitness to keep young children active!\ \ Read](/content/blog/10-activities-to-keep-kids-active-during-move-more-month/ "10 Activities to Keep Kids Active During Move More Month"/index.html) [Apr 4, 2024 \ \ \ **Solar Eclipse Activities for Your Child Care Center**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 4, 2024 \ \ \ Let's look at activities you can do in your child care and ECE programs to safely teach kids about the solar eclipse!\ \ Read](/content/blog/solar-eclipse-activities-for-your-child-care-center/ "Solar Eclipse Activities for Your Child Care Center"/index.html) [Apr 2, 2024 \ \ \ **TREND REPORT 2024: How to Get More Child Care Staff**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Apr 2, 2024 \ \ \ Our 2024 child care trends report found that 61% of respondents struggle to hire and retain staff. Let's look at ways to reverse this trend!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-get-more-child-care-staff/ "TREND REPORT 2024: How to Get More Child Care Staff"/index.html) [Mar 28, 2024 \ \ \ **6 Steps for How to Start an Afterschool Program**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 28, 2024 \ \ \ Starting a successful after school program offers an important service to working parents and their kids. Here are 6 key steps to starting an after school program.\ \ Read](/content/blog/6-key-steps-to-starting-an-after-school-program-2/ "6 Steps for How to Start an Afterschool Program"/index.html) [Mar 26, 2024 \ \ \ **TREND REPORT 2024: ACH Tops How Families Pay Child Care Tuition**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 26, 2024 \ \ \ The 2024 child care industry trends report found that ACH is the most common form of tuition payment among child care centers surveyed.\ \ Read](/content/blog/ach-tops-how-families-pay-child-care-tuition/ "TREND REPORT 2024: ACH Tops How Families Pay Child Care Tuition"/index.html) [Mar 19, 2024 \ \ \ **Want Ideas for Spring Learning? Check Out This Lesson Plan!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 19, 2024 \ \ \ Celebrate spring with this Procare Early Learning lesson plan for a fun and educational spring-themed activity for your pre-K classrooms!\ \ Read](/content/blog/want-ideas-for-spring-learning-check-out-this-lesson-plan/ "Want Ideas for Spring Learning? Check Out This Lesson Plan!"/index.html) [Mar 12, 2024 \ \ \ **End the Headache of Late Child Care Tuition Payments**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorProcare\ \ Mar 12, 2024 \ \ \ Late payments can hold your child care business back. Learn how to end late payments and simplify running your business!\ \ Read](/content/blog/ending-the-headache-of-late-daycare-tuition-payments/ "End the Headache of Late Child Care Tuition Payments"/index.html) [Mar 8, 2024 \ \ \ **How to Use Technology in Preschool Classrooms**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 8, 2024 \ \ \ With the right approach, integrating technology in preschool classrooms can support learning and development.\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-use-technology-in-preschool-classrooms/ "How to Use Technology in Preschool Classrooms"/index.html) [Mar 6, 2024 \ \ \ **TREND REPORT 2024: Nearly Half of Centers Rely on Paper and Pencil to Run Their Programs**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 6, 2024 \ \ \ A Procare Solutions report found that 44% of child care programs rely on on paper and pencil to run their businesses.\ \ Read](/content/blog/trend-report-2024-nearly-half-of-centers-rely-on-paper-and-pencil/ "TREND REPORT 2024: Nearly Half of Centers Rely on Paper and Pencil to Run Their Programs"/index.html) [Mar 5, 2024 \ \ \ **The Role of Phonemic and Phonological Awareness Skills in Pre-Reading**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Mar 5, 2024 \ \ \ Let's take a look at how phonemic awareness and phonological awareness help develop pre-reading skills in young learners!\ \ Read](/content/blog/phonemic-phonological-awareness-pre-reading/ "The Role of Phonemic and Phonological Awareness Skills in Pre-Reading "/index.html) [Feb 29, 2024 \ \ \ **Incorporate Books to Celebrate Black History Month in Your Child Care Center!**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Feb 29, 2024 \ \ \ Black History Month provides a perfect opportunity to introduce ECE books that celebrate Black heritage. Let's take a look at one such book!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-ece-books-can-help-celebrate-black-history-month-2/ "Incorporate Books to Celebrate Black History Month in Your Child Care Center!"/index.html) [Feb 28, 2024 \ \ \ **How ECE Books Can Help Celebrate Black History Month**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Feb 28, 2024 \ \ \ Black History Month provides a perfect opportunity to introduce ECE books that celebrate Black heritage. Let's take a look at one such book!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-ece-books-can-help-celebrate-black-history-month/ "How ECE Books Can Help Celebrate Black History Month"/index.html) [Feb 23, 2024 \ \ \ **Celebrating Diversity: ECE Books for Black History Month**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Feb 23, 2024 \ \ \ Black History Month provides a perfect opportunity to introduce ECE books that celebrate Black heritage. Let's take a look at one such book!\ \ Read](/content/blog/celebrating-diversity-ece-books-for-black-history-month-2/ "Celebrating Diversity: ECE Books for Black History Month"/index.html) [Feb 21, 2024 \ \ \ **Five Tips to Host a Fun and Educational Professional Development Day For Your Child Care Center Staff**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorCourtney McGann\ \ Feb 21, 2024 \ \ \ Let’s take a look at five ways to help your child care center's staff get the most out of professional development days!\ \ Read](/content/blog/how-to-host-a-fun-and-educational-professional-development-day-for-your-child-care-center-staff/ "Five Tips to Host a Fun and Educational Professional Development Day For Your Child Care Center Staff"/index.html) [Feb 9, 2024 \ \ \ **Celebrating Diversity: ECE Books for Black History Month**\ \ Read\ \ \ \ AuthorLeah Woodbury\ \ Feb 9, 2024 \ \ \ Black History Month provides a perfect opportunity to introduce ECE books that celebrate Black heritage. 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