"Teach Them To Think"

When you think of creating a child-centered childcare, the image of children running out of control springs to mind.   But in truth, children are happiest when they see adults as on their side wanting the kids to have fun.  If they can have fun but do so inside the rules of your program, they will look forward to being with you each day.

I realize that creating a child-centered environment is a decision you may or may not have been a part of making but way too often I see an attitude that treat children as captives or regards them as nuisances rather than valuing them and seeking to make their time with you fun and enjoyable for them and for you.

Hey, don't stop now! Finish reading- Child Centered Programs, Oh My!

Parents always feel a little anxiety about childcare.  It starts with the parents who often feel guilty about leaving their children with “strangers”.  In parents that guilt is combined with worry because of stories they hear on television about bad thing that happen in childcare.  Of course the television doesn’t report the thousands of childcare programs where children prosper and grow and go home happy!

Hey, don't stop now! Finish reading- Happy Kids, Happy Childcare

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I remember so many times having a question but no where to turn for an answer.

It wasn’t always a complicated question but I wanted an answer none-the-less.

So I have created “Ask Ms. Linette” just for you to ask questions and receive answers.

Take advantage of my 20 years of experience.

The only dumb question is the question that is not asked.

Hey, don't stop now! Finish reading- Ask Ms. Linette

The main goal of your annual business plan is to set out the strategy and action plan for your business. This should include a clear financial picture of where you stand – and expect to stand – over the coming year.
 
This week I want you to develop your annual business plan. Whether you are just starting a business or have been operating for years, you need to have a written plan for success. Your annual business plan should address the next 12 months and must include at least the following items: Hey, don't stop now! Finish reading- Do you have an annual business plan for your childcare?

If you don’t know where your money is going, in this economy you will be sure to lose it!!!
 
Whether you’re starting a new childcare business or running an existing childcare program, it’s easy to find yourself bogged down in day-to-day problems and forget the bigger picture.  But, successful businesses maintain an ongoing system to create and manage budgets, prepare and review business plans and regularly monitor business performance.
 
Even from the early days of envisioning your childcare, it’s essential to plan and tightly manage its financial performance.  Then once your business is operational, creating a budgeting process is the most effective way to keep your childcare- and its finances – on track. Structured planning will make all the difference to the growth of your business because it will enable you to concentrate resources on improving profits and reducing costs.
 
 The key benefit of business planning is that it allows you to:
 
 1) to make ongoing improvements and anticipate problems
 2) make decisions based on sound financial information
 3) have clarity and focus about your business
 3) have greater confidence in the decisions you make
 

Hey, don't stop now! Finish reading- Tell me, is your childcare making money or not?