Last month Head Start announced a new proposal to rewrite its program standards to better align with current early education research. Since 1965, the program has served over 30 million children in all 50 states, providing much needed access to child care ...

Seems like only yesterday your little one was just a twinkle in your eye–and now it’s already time to start looking for a preschool. (Although in some markets, the time to start looking at preschools is precisely at the twinkle-in-your-eye stage, but that’s ...

As the parent of a wee one, you might have a love-hate relationship with technology. On the one hand the convenience of your smartphone is undeniable, but at the same time you want to limit screen time for your child. Maybe you already have a bunch of apps on ...

Are you opening a preschool? Or are you just looking to hire new preschool staff? Either way, you might have a state-of-the-art preschool facility with well-equipped classrooms and a beautiful outdoor space, but if you don’t have quality instructors, you’ll ...

Congratulations on making the decision to start your own preschool! Whatever your reason, whether you’re a teacher with a vision or a parent who sees a need, opening a preschool isn't easy. If you want to run a successful preschool, you need expert advice, a ...

Maybe you’re a mommy who can’t find the perfect daycare center to trust your little one with, or maybe you’ve noticed a need in your community for quality childcare. Whatever your launch point, you’ve made the big decision to leap into the childcare ...

Most preschools start accepting kids around the age of 2.5 to 3 years old, but since every child is different, this isn’t a magic number. Preschool readiness really depends more on developmental factors than chronological age. Is your little one physically, ...

As a preschool administrator or teacher, you not only have to keep your kiddos happy, but their families happy as well.  After all, word of mouth is one of the top ways parents find a preschool. The National Association for the Education of Young Children ...

A strong relationship with your school’s families will go far in keeping things running smoothly.  Communication is the key: Parents trust their little ones with you for the day, and the more information they have about their kid’s progress and daily ...

Finding the right preschool is no small feat. You’re looking for a safe, nurturing environment that will meet all the social, emotional, developmental, and academic needs of your child. Sound daunting? It doesn’t have to be if you’re well-prepared. Hopefully ...