Do you sweep your floors a million times a day? I know I do! Crumbs, pencil shavings, paper scraps, small pieces of play-doh, rice from the sensory bin, etc. Some days I feel like all I do is clean! So I broke down and bought myself a cordless vacuum a couple months ago to help…
starting a daycare
7 Big Reasons Home Daycare Is Not the Same As Babysitting
Have you ever been called a babysitter? Ugh! I know I’m not the only one offended when someone calls me a babysitter. My reaction is always professional but inside I’m saying, “EXCUUUUUUSE ME? I am so much MORE than that! I am a home daycare provider!” Can you relate? 7 Big Reasons Home Daycare Is Not…
FREE Infant Report for Daycare Providers
An infant report is another important form you need for your daycare. Here’s a FREE form you can use to keep track of meals and diaper changes for your babies and toddlers! FREE Infant Report for Daycare Providers When you care for babies and toddlers, it really does help out the daycare parents to know…
The Complete List of What You Need to Start a Daycare
So you want to start a home daycare, do you? That’s fantastic! There are a lot of perks to working from home as a daycare provider. There are a few items I definitely recommend picking up to have on hand before you start to make your first day on the job a little easier! Read on for more…
5 Ways to Calm Your Anxiety That You Can Do During Class
Anyone can experience anxiety. Some of us more than others. But what really sucks, is when it hits us during work. We can’t run. And we can’t go into panic mode, either. We have kids we’re responsible for, after all! Well, here’s some coping mechanisms you can use all day long, even in front of…
How to Make a Daycare Contract [FREE DOWNLOAD]
Every daycare provider needs a contract. It will cover your butt, and it might even be required by state law. This free daycare contract has many components, but it isn’t full of legal jargon. Keep reading for a breakdown of what to include in your daycare contract, and scroll to the bottom to download this…
How to Make Simple Picture Labels for Your Toys [FREE TEMPLATE]
Classroom labels make clean up easier and keep your room organized. You can combine pictures and words to help non-readers know where things go. Do you know how to make toy labels the easy way? Here’s a tutorial and free template to help you out! How to Make Simple Picture Labels for Your Toys [FREE…
How to Set Up a Quality Preschool Classroom
I recently saw some photos of an AWESOME preschool classroom another teacher posted in one of my Facebook groups. It was so amazing and well planned out I just had to have her share more info! So this post is a guest post by my new friend Ashleigh, from Pre-K Jitters. Keep reading to find…
The Easiest Way to Keep Your Preschool Clean
The Easiest Way to Keep Your Preschool [or Daycare] Clean Do you feel overwhelmed trying to keep your daycare or preschool clean and sanitary? Are you keeping up with disinfecting when an illness shows up in your program? Keep reading for my secret to a clean and healthy preschool. There’s Only 2 Things You…
How to Make a Daycare Schedule that Works [Free Template]
If you work with kids, you know that a routine is a must! Setting a schedule helps the kids, the parents, and you. Keep reading for my tried and tested schedule, and the reasons why I’ve found this schedule to be the best. How to Make a Daycare Schedule that Works [Free Template] My Daycare…