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Creating a curriculum that is engaging, developmentally appropriate and well-rounded takes time and intention. However, it does not have to be overly complicated! In this podcast hosted by Cynthia Parker (M.Ed.) from Nion Early Education,  she discussed: What a developmentally appropriate curriculum means Ensuring curriculum is hands-on and flexible How to use webbing to create rich, interconnecte...

As an early childcare provider, you are constantly busy running your business. But in addition to managing the day-to-day operations of your center and providing quality care for your families, you must also prepare for tax season. Have you ever wondered what you need to know to prepare your childcare business for tax season? In this podcast David Encarnacion from Daycare Accounting Pro shares inf...

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is an achievement that any ECE educator can be proud of. In this webinar recording hosted by Jennifer Pasteur from Prosperity Childcare Training Network, she discussed how early childhood educators can get their CDA Credential, and how to help their entire staff obtain their credentials. She also discussed: What the benefits of becoming a CDA are fo...

Different families celebrate in different ways and at different times of the year. To promote a classroom environment that is welcoming and supportive, teachers should consider how to acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of their students' traditions.  In this webinar recording hosted by Cynthia Parker from Nion Early Education, she shared: • Ways to reflect on program's Holiday Celeb...

If you’ve ever worried about being overwhelmed with running a center, this podcast recording is for you!  Joni Levine of Child Care Lounge shares a unique experience filled with information and tips on how Childcare Directors can manage their time efficiently to be more effective and productive. For more information, contact sales@icaresoftware.com or visit www.icaresoftware.com.

In this podcast, Cynthia Parker speaks about how you can develop support plans for children in your classroom. Creating a support plan that recognizes the child's individual needs sets them up for greater success.   This process will include: -          Documenting children's behavior -          Choosing specific strategies to meet a child's needs -          Using a team approach to...

This podcast recording is designed for all levels, from brand-new teachers to experienced educators who want to improve their skills. It provides several strategies to develop good classroom management habits.  These strategies are easy to implement and will definitely help give you a successful start to the school year: - Build positive relationships - Implement an engaging curriculum - Design an...

There is no time to waste if you want to prepare your enrollment and billing operations for an efficient school year. You need to have a plan to summarize your registration process, do accurate and timely payroll, hire good staff quickly, track student progress, keep parents informed, and so much more. Listen to this podcast to learn: ·         How you can organize your entire center with one syst...

Safety needs to be a priority in early childcare centers. There are a wide variety of steps that centers can take to ensure that children's environments are safe to play in and that children and staff are safe from intruders. Listen to this podcast to learn how to ensure parents understand your efforts to keep their child safe, the policy and procedures families and staff follow to establish...

Effective communication is the foundation of a positive work environment. It is much more than simply what you say. A more personalized approach will ensure everyone receives information within your childcare center. In this episode, we look at the key elements to support you in finding the best approach to communicate with your team effectively, the different types of communication and also under...

One of the most common issues when running an early childhood education center is high turnover rates - typically around 30% of staff members leave or are laid off annually. This makes focusing on other essential matters difficult because you constantly have to hire and train someone new every few months. To attract and retain staff, you need to make an effort to keep your employees happy and moti...