How should we celebrate holidays with young children?

“We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community – and this nation.” — Cesar Chavez Our diverse world… Did you know that Houston is the most diverse city in the entire country? At a recent training with preschool teachers in the Houston […]

Directors: The Backbone of Childcare Centers

Whether you have been a child care center director for many years, or many months, you have probably heard (or experienced) how hard it is to keep your staff turnover rate low. According to research, the turnover rate for ECE teachers is extremely high, averaging around 30% annually! (source here) Although some reasons for the […]

Boosting team morale in childcare

Boosting Staff Morale in Your Childcare Center

As a director (or teacher) in a child care center it is easy to get lost in the day to day tasks that have to be accomplished immediately, and you may notice that as you become increasingly overwhelmed and stressed that your staff morale will decrease at the same rate. What can we do to […]

Effective Communication in Childcare Centers

Developing a healthy, effective communication style between parents and the early childhood staff is essential to maintain and ensure that your childcare center is running smoothly, with the best interest of the child put first. Like many who have chosen a career in early childhood education, I tend to be easy-going and “nice” to people. […]

Leadership

Leadership… it takes grit.

Grit… it’s a buzz word out there in the early childhood world. How can we help children with resilience and determination in the face of obstacles they tackle each day?  Better yet, how can teachers and directors stay strong and positive as they tackle the challenges that are bound to come your way?  Here’s an […]