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Employee appreciation for your daycare staff made easy

We know maintaining a solid daycare staff is challenging. It’s a notoriously tricky industry in which all stakeholders are struggling. That being said, we exist to help you become a preferred center for parents and staff alike!

Being in a great workplace can be as simple as being appreciated often and having an impact. In combination with fair pay, this is a huge draw for employees of all levels. Nobody wants to feel useless or unnoticed! Here are our top tips for appreciating your staff cost-effectively.

Personalized thanks

Depending on the employee, a social media shoutout is a great way to publicly recognize outstanding work and show potential clients how incredible your teachers are! Alternatively, a handwritten note can become a cherished keepsake for more private praise. Whichever route you go, highlight specific actions or qualities you appreciate.

Involve others

Has a parent complimented your center? Do you have a child who loves one particular teacher? Get the most significant stakeholders in your business to help you show appreciation! These families depend on this care, so help them show their gratitude. Parents often want to support but need an easy, tangible action step. Collaborate with them to show staff how much you care.

Professional development opportunities

If you know your daycare teachers have further ambitions, help them achieve their goals! A motivated student can be a great long-term employee if you allow them to achieve their dreams. Remember the Zig Ziggler quote? “You can have everything in life you want if you just help other people get what they want.” You may be surprised how long they stick around or who in their class they refer to work for you!

Supplies

You’d be surprised how employee satisfaction increases when the right tools to do the job are available, along with a few extras. Taking polls often on what materials are needed and ensuring things stay stocked can contribute to teacher and student happiness. Work with parents to meet these needs as well.

A culture of respect and appreciation isn’t built overnight. Consistently showing appreciation for your daycare staff can increase job satisfaction, lower turnover rates, and create a more positive workplace environment. By implementing these creative ways to thank your staff, you can foster a culture of appreciation and respect, making your daycare a more enjoyable place to work.

If you want to improve your communication and management as a daycare provider, we’re here to help. Book your free demo today to see how LilyPad transforms daycare center management.