How to Create a Cool Place for School-Age Children
Will you enroll school-age children in your program this summer? Do you have a plan to make your program a cool place to be ? If so, I have some cool tips to share with you for your summer program and for your before/after school program. I began transforming my school-age program in the spring of … Read more
Featured Child Care Business Owner: Joy Swayby Owner of Keep-A-Kid Family Home Child Care
Earlier this week, I noticed that I needed two more cots after enrolling seven children during the month of January. So I decided to call local daycare providers that were on my Networking list and Ms. Joy was the first provider that I called. She had some extra cots, so I decided to stop by … Read more
Classroom Organization Tips
Photo Credit January is a great time to get your classroom(s) in order. In fact, I believe that children learn best in an organized environment. I relate child’s play to shopping; when I go shopping on the weekends, I love to shop in an organized store. If the store is not organized, I start to … Read more
9 Reasons To Join the Family Home Child Care Empowerment eClub
The Family Child Care Empowerment Club was created to empower Family Home Child Care Providers to create a family childcare business that children and parents love. In fact, the information that you will receive in the Family Home Childcare eClub will inspire you to grow from operating a Daycare to having a Quality in-home Preschool. … Read more
Featured Business Owner: Darlene DeStratis Owner of Kids Christian Preschool
I recently talked with Darlene Destratis (Owner of Kids Christian Preschool). Darlene has a desire to start a small center and she contacted me about the process of becoming her very own Director. I must say that this was one of the most inspiring coaching calls that I have ever done. In fact, Darlene is … Read more
3 Ways to Create a Literacy Enriched Environment in Your ChildCare Business
Our nation is facing an issue of epic proportion and of critical importance. It is an issue that affects our economy, reduces the competitiveness of our workforce and challenges our highest ideals. The issue is America’s early childhood literacy crisis. ~LUME Institute According to Emergent Literacy, “Literacy skills are promoted through an environment rich in … Read more
Is Your Child Care Business Preparing Children for School Readiness?
Ensuring that children are ready for successful school experiences is one of the most pressing issues in early childhood policy and practice. `NAEYC One of the top questions that parents ask me is: “Will my child be ready for Kindergarten?” And I simply reply, Yes! In fact, I can honestly reply with a confident YES, … Read more
How To Help Parents Feel at Ease About the Men in Your Home
When my daughter was a toddler, I chose a home daycare that was near my home. I really like the provider, however, I was quite uncomfortable with her husband being around my child. In fact, I did not like the fact that her husband walked around the home with no shirt on. I thought it … Read more
7 Water Safety Tips For Family Home Providers
Water Play is a great way for you and the children to keep cool this summer while playing outdoors. Moreover, water play is a great way to enhance the outdoor experience for young children in your care. According to Safe Kids USA, “A child should never be unsupervised in or near water, even shallow wading … Read more




