October 2009

How to Build a Daycare Library: Classic Books for Children

October 9, 2009

Tweet Tweet Inspire children’s love of reading by providing a well rounded library of fascination, age appropriate books in your daycare center. Classic books make a great foundation for lifelong reading.  This article will focus on helping licensed daycare providers set up a daycare library for preschool aged children. Children’s books are usually categorized by [...]

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Insurance for Your Family In-home Daycare

October 8, 2009

Tweet Tweet When you open your child care center, many of the rules and regulations you will be under are enforced by the state in which you live. Insurance requirements are one such regulation that varies from state to state. However, you should invest in insurance in order to protect yourself, your daycare business, your [...]

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Job Hunting: How to Create a Daycare or Childcare Resume

October 7, 2009

Tweet Tweet When searching for nanny jobs or child care jobs, one of the most important tools is your child care resume or CV. The resume is what you will give to potential employers before they ever meet you. This document lists your skills, experience, and education and explains why you are qualified to care [...]

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5 Healthy Lunches Toddlers Will Eat

October 6, 2009

Tweet Tweet Toddlers can be very fussy eaters. Sometimes toldders will go on food jags, requesting to eat same foods day in and day out. The trick to getting kids to eat an array of healthy foods is to make it appealing to the eye, creative, and delicious. Whether you are a parent or a [...]

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Halloween Theme Preschool Lesson Plan

October 5, 2009

Tweet Tweet When teaching  young, preschool aged children about Halloween, keep lesson plans simple.  It is not necessary to discuss the historical background of Halloween at this time. Instead, young children in daycare centers can celebrate Halloween by having costume parties and playing special games like bobbing for apples.  Halloween can be fun and educational [...]

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Free Online Preschool Lesson Plans and Activity Ideas

October 2, 2009

Tweet Tweet As your daycare center grows, coming up with fresh and exciting lesson plans and activities to keep children interested and motivated to learn can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are many websites that offer free lesson plans, activity ideas, craft project ideas, printable worksheets, Ebooks, materials lists, and resources for early childhood education. [...]

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High Chair and Stroller Recalls

October 1, 2009

Tweet Tweet If your child care center cares for infants and toddlers, your number one priority must be to keep them safe by maintaining a secure and healthy environment.  High chairs and strollers can be extremely dangerous for young children if they are not built correctly. Infants and toddlers may be at risk of falling [...]

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