Having difficult conversations with parents at your childcare center is never fun, but it’s a necessary part of the job. So what’s the best way to navigate these sensitive situations while keeping relationships with families intact?  In our How to Approach ...

Online reviews can be extremely beneficial for your childcare center or preschool. Studies show that 93% of customers use online reviews to determine the quality of a local business, and parents are no different. Many families conduct the majority of their ...

If you run a childcare or preschool business, you know better than anyone how important your teaching staff is for the success of your program. However, many directors have a hard time finding teachers who have many years of experience and credentials. So, ...

Working in early education is incredibly rewarding, but it doesn’t come without challenges too. Sometimes, sensitive issues arise that require difficult conversations with parents and families. These conversations can feel uncomfortable to navigate, ...

While public recognition of the value of early childhood education has been gradually shifting in the U.S., there’s still a general lack of understanding about how important early educators are. If you’ve ever had someone say, “Oh, so you play with kids all ...

In past months, many childcare centers and preschools have applied for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for extra financial help during COVID-19. If your application has been approved or you’ve already received your loan, congratulations! It’s time ...

This article is an excerpt from The Childcare Director’s Complete Toolkit for Hiring Great Staff. Download your free kit today! Interviews are two-way conversations. In the same way that childcare and preschool directors use interviews to assess an applicant, ...

Note: This post was last updated on March 12th, 2021. At brightwheel, we believe that early education is critical for shaping a healthy, thriving society. In addition to its immense impact on child development, early education is also a must for working ...

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 ...