Note: The proposed American Rescue Plan will likely change before it’s approved by the U.S. government. We will update this post as we learn new information. This post was last updated on 3/8/21. At brightwheel, we believe that early education is critical for ...

This article is an excerpt from The Childcare Director’s Complete Toolkit for Hiring Great Staff. Download your free kit today!  Finding and hiring great teachers for your childcare center and preschool isn’t easy right now. A December 2020 study from NAEYC ...

A developmentally appropriate curriculum is a cornerstone of any great early learning program. Your curriculum serves to put your philosophy into practice and to showcase the intention and skill your teachers bring to their work. Although there are many ...

Childcare providers have been working extra hard and managing a large amount of stress during COVID-19, leading to burnout and staff turnover. If you’re concerned about staff morale and retention, you’re not alone!  In our 5 Ways to Minimize Burnout for Your ...

This post was contributed by Lara Lofdahl, a former preschool teacher who specializes in developing emergent curriculum and nature-based education practices. When I heard that preschoolers were being asked to wear masks when our center reopened last August, I ...

As early educators, we know we need to create a positive, supportive, and trusting environment for the children and families we serve. In order to do this, we must also build those values into our team culture. Every member of your staff will be better able ...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect millions of lives across the country, early childhood educators are adapting to rapidly changing health conditions, new local regulations, temporary closures, reopenings, and more. At brightwheel, we have the honor ...

February is Black History Month! Officially observed from February 1 to March 1 in the United States since 1976 (and unofficially celebrated for many years before), Black History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate Black achievements and contributions ...

Adapting the magic of your classroom to the virtual space can feel challenging for new and experienced teachers alike. Establishing an effective distance learning program for your preschoolers requires being developmentally appropriate while also being ...

This article is an excerpt from our eBook, How to Achieve Your 2021 Enrollment Goals with brightwheel. Download your free copy today! Today, more and more parents conduct the majority of their childcare research online. Recent studies show that 93% of ...