No matter how careful you are, illnesses are bound to make their way into your home daycare from time to time. Young children naturally share toys, explore their environment with their hands, and are still developing healthy hygiene habits. While you can’t prevent every illness, you can have a plan in place to reduce the […]
How to Run a Home Daycare- Tips for Starting a Daycare
Tips and advice on running a daycare for new childcare providers and people interested in starting an in-home daycare.
Feeling Stuck? 10 Ways to Refresh Your Home Child Care Program
No matter how long you’ve been an in-home child care provider, it’s normal to hit a point where your program feels a little…stale. Maybe the toys aren’t holding children’s interest like they used to, your daily routine has become repetitive, or you’re simply feeling burned out after months of giving your all. The good news? […]
Paid Time Off for Home Daycare Providers: How to Create a Fair Vacation Policy
Running a home daycare is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be physically and emotionally demanding. Unlike many other careers, there isn’t a substitute who can step in when you need a break. If you close your daycare, your income often stops, unless you’ve established a paid time off (PTO) policy. One of the biggest […]
Is Your House Right for Running a Home Daycare?
Is your house right for running a home daycare? When starting a daycare in your home it’s important to survey your house and make sure that the setup of your home is conducive to running an in-home daycare. Not every house will work, but not every home needs to have a separate and defined daycare […]
Sample Home Daycare Lunch Menus (Free 12-Week Meal Plan)
Planning daycare lunches week after week can quickly become one of the most time-consuming parts of running a home daycare. If you’ve ever found yourself staring into the refrigerator wondering what to serve for lunch, you’re not alone! To make meal planning easier, I’ve put together 12 weeks of sample home daycare lunch menus that […]
Ultimate Home Daycare Cleaning Checklist (Free Printable)
Running a home daycare means wearing a lot of hats. You’re a teacher, caregiver, cook, organizer—and sometimes it feels like you’re also a full-time cleaning crew! Keeping your daycare clean isn’t just about appearances. A consistent cleaning routine helps reduce the spread of germs, creates a healthier environment for children, protects your business, and makes […]
Naptime Tips for Home Daycare Providers
Ready for some easy naptime tips for home daycare providers? Getting a group of children to lay down and nap at the same time isn’t always the easiest thing to do but naptime is so important for young children! It’s also important for having a successful afternoon with a group of children in your home daycare. […]
Tips for Dealing with Angry Daycare Clients
No one wants to think about dealing with angry daycare clients when they open a home daycare but if you work in this business long enough it’s a given that you will have to deal with an angry parent or two. Just take a peek at daycare provider Facebook groups or message boards for providers and […]
Interview Questions Daycare Providers Should Ask
Not sure what interview questions daycare providers should ask when interviewing potential new families? Don’t worry! Below you will find a list of questions that all providers should ask families during interviews. Interviews are the first step in getting to know potential daycare clients. As a daycare provider, you want to make sure you are […]