Prime Childcare V2.6 now allows temperature checks that can be customized to meet facility standards, while being compliant with various state and local mandates. Facility administrators set a maximum temperature threshold which alerts staff whenever a child exceeds that number, … Read More
Author Archives: Kristen Ortwerth
The Director’s Guide to COVID-19 Childcare Center Operations
We live in unprecedented times. If you’d like tips and strategies on navigating our current crisis, read our COVID-19 childcare center operations guide. … Read More
6 Risks of Operating With Paper Copies of Forms & Student Records
Struggling to keep track of paper documents? Once you learn the risks of operating with paper copies, you’ll never go back to the old days. … Read More
The Step-by-Step Field Trip Preparation Guide
Young students often look forward to field trips. But, how can you plan one without the usual headaches? Our post provides a step-by-step guide for planning a successful trip. … Read More
Why Ease-of-Use Is Critical When Choosing Software
You’ve heard that childcare management software can simplify your work. But, how important is ease-of-use when choosing software? Read on to find out. … Read More
How to Protect Student Data Privacy
Data privacy is top-of-mind for parents. But, how do you secure personally identifiable information? Read on to get our best tips for protecting student data privacy. … Read More
Protect Student Data With a Software Privacy Audit
New privacy laws are proliferating across the globe. With the increase of cyber breaches, a software privacy audit is a critical first step in protecting student data. … Read More
7 Exciting Classroom Ideas for April
April showers keep the grass green and fresh. Similarly, these classroom ideas will keep learning fun for your students. … Read More
Why It’s Time to Transition Your Daycare to Cloud Software
Cyber breaches continue to increase. Here’s why you should transition your daycare to cloud software today. … Read More
10 Fun March Classroom Ideas
It’s spring! If you’re wondering how to keep the attention of young learners, these 10 classroom ideas should help. … Read More
How To Avoid Burnout As A Childcare Worker
Are you feeling the burn(out)? Learn how to identify the symptoms of burnout in childcare. People outside of the world of early childhood education are often fooled by all of the “time off” childcare providers and teachers get throughout the … Read More
How To Lead A Low-Stress Move To A Child Care Management System
4 Important Steps To Help You & Your Staff Embrace The Digital Age The benefits of moving to a child care management system are numerous and well documented. What is far less well known is how to prepare. Transitioning from … Read More
How To Fire Up Your Childcare Center Staff
Igniting excitement and community in your school for the next semester — FIRE UP YOUR STAFF!! Whether you are a student or a teacher, there is something about the beginning of the term or school year that is special. The … Read More
Why Meal Restrictions And Allergies Are Nothing To Sneeze At!
How to Track & Use Meal Restrictions and Allergy Information to Ensure Child Safety Peanuts. Gluten. Ants. Bees. Grass. Pollen. Mold. There is no shortage of allergens affecting our kids today. Whether these allergens have always existed or we are … Read More
Demystifying Electronic Payment
Demystifying the electronic payment process so that you can accept credit card payments from parents. It’s time to cut through the confusion surrounding electronic payments so that you can make the right options for your organization more clear. With off-the-shelf … Read More
Turning The Tables On A Toxic Workplace Culture
Have you ever been in that work environment where everything is fine until you get to work, and then it’s all downhill? It’s not you. It’s not even the work itself. It’s the culture. Could be the people or the … Read More
Child Care Accounting Made Easy
How To Collect Tuition & Payments From Parents Without All The Fuss Money is such a sensitive subject. No one wants to have to ask for it, but many people simply don’t want to part with it. It is one … Read More
Building A Constructive Parent Feedback Program For Your Childcare Center
Survey Says: Constructive ways to Collect, Evaluate, and Implement Change Based on Parent Feedback. Do you consider the parents of your preschool, day care center, or after school program to be enemies or allies? Have you ever even thought about … Read More
Best Practices For Managing Difficult Parents
Whether you are a veteran teacher, center director or staff member, at some point in your career as a childcare worker, you will encounter difficult-to-please parents. Learn how to handle tough conversations about a child’s behavior, build healthy relationships, and avoid unpleasant interactions with even the most difficult-to-please parents. … Read More
How To Fall Back In Love With Child Care
4 Ways To Improve Your Job Satisfaction, Work Through The Bad Days, And Stay Focused On The Big Picture. Regardless of our role or position, a common theme among most educators is the idea that we love being around kids. … Read More
