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
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
Quality Care is Hard Work
The picture that you see above, is a photo of my husband putting together a new playhouse for our playground. The day that I took this picture, we were working at the center on a Saturday morning, preparing for Re-Accreditation. My facility has been Accredited by the Missouri Accreditation of program for Children and … Read more
Mastering Your Money in Your Child Care Business
I was inspired to write this blog post after processing my monthly payroll and paying the bills in my childcare business. As I wrote checks to pay my business bills, I realized the importance of cash flow. In fact, when you have cash in your business, you are able to buy the things that your … Read more
Kids Love Singing Songs
When parents walk into your childcare business, they are listening to what is going on. One of the most joy-able sounds to hear in a childcare program is the sound of children singing. In fact, I have not seen one child yet that does not like to sing. Singing songs seem to bring a spirit … Read more
Kids Love Dramatic Play!
One of the most popular centers at my facility is the Dramatic play area. In fact, the teachers normally have to remind the children to choose other centers until there is more room to play in the dramatic play area. let’s think back to your childhood. Did you like to dress-up in your moms clothes … Read more
It’s Time to Review Your Daily Schedule
Your daily schedule is a vital part of your curriculum. In fact, having a daily schedule is a indication that you have a plan for each day that the children are in your program. In addition to having fun and enriching lesson plans in your childcare program, it is vital that you (the family home … Read more
Child Care Business Owners That Standout from the Rest!
Last week I wrote a blog post titled, Is your business standing out from the rest. I decided to post the question on the Child Care Business Owner Facebook, Group site and Twitter pages. I received many responses from home providers and childcare center owners. Check out some of the feedback that I received from many of the childcare … Read more
