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The Stuck Bird

06 09 14

“Its time to get unstuck, get productive

and build the business of your dreams.”

I recently noticed a bird on the ground in front of my child care facility and he was flapping his wings but he wasn’t able to fly away.

Then I noticed that there was a ribbon attached to the bird’s leg, which was connected to a sign in my yard . So I grabbed a pair of scissors, I cut the ribbon and the bird begin to fly away.

I was instantly reminded that this is what happens to many business owners. In fact, just as we are moving along on our Business Journey, something stops us and we find our selves stuck in a situation, until someone comes along and helps us to get unstuck.

Do you feel stuck on your business journey? Are problems in the business causing you to feel stuck? Do you Need to get Inspired or Motivated Again?

If so, I want to invite you to join me in my Get Inspired Summer Coaching Series!

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Shiketa

Category:

Quality Care

10 Ways To Have a Fun and Safe Summer

05 18 14

I had a great time with my staff at our Annual Summer Safety training/meeting. I believe that quality care is safe care and 10 years years ago I made it a tradition to kick off my Summer Camp off with a Summer Safety Training.

At my annual Summer safety meeting, we discuss: summer uniform requirements, summer safety stories, summer curriculum theme, van safety, fieldtrip safety and outdoor safety in the sun.

After the training, I feel that my team is empowered to have a fun and safe Summer.

I share many of my Summer Camp secrets in my Summer Camp Planning guide, however, today I want to share 10 ways to have a fun and Safe Summer with you!

1. Be sure to plan lots of fun and exciting activities and field trips
2. Create a first aid kit for field trips and for the van
3. Invite parents to send sunscreen, sunglasses or sun hats for outdoor time
4. Take the water play outdoors this summer!
5. Be sure that you have at least 2 people on site, who are trained in first-aid & CPR.
6. Do not take children outdoors if the weather is above 90 degrees.
7. Refrain from using wading pools and if you have a filtered pool, be sure that there is a trained life guard on site.
8. Be sure that the ratio on field trips is at least 1-to-5 for preschoolers and 1-to-8 for school age children. (Exceed state ratios on field trips to assure a safe and fun time)
9. Create a van check list for field trips that instructs staff on head count procedures, etc. Always double-check vans, even after you have counted all the children.
10. Take the water pitcher and disposable cups on the playground so that children will have access to drinking water at all times.

Have a Safe & Fun Summer!
Shiketa
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