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Roundup: Cute classroom decor for your daycare

July 30, 2024

Here are some adorable decor ideas to make your classroom a delightful place for children to learn and play!

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Employee appreciation for your daycare staff made easy

July 23, 2024

Nobody wants to feel useless or unnoticed! Here are our top tips for appreciating your staff cost-effectively.

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Exciting new features for 2024: Overview

July 16, 2024

We are thrilled to announce a series of exciting new features we’ve rolled out in 2024 to enhance your daycare management experience.

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Beat the heat: top summer tips for daycare teachers

July 9, 2024

Here are our top five tips for daycare teachers to inclusively beat the heat this summer.

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Kindness coloring sheet for kids

July 2, 2024

This week’s coloring sheet topic is “kindness” with an adorable frog, perfect for little ones to enjoy while learning about the power of being kind.

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Working Remotely with Kids – Tips for Success

May 3, 2023

Working from home can be a challenge when you have young children. It requires a lot of determination and organization in order to achieve success. In order to make this experience smoother, it is important to implement some key strategies that will help manage your time and energy more effectively. Having set boundaries around the hours you work is essential, as is giving yourself space to focus without disruption. Here are some tips that will help make the transition easier.

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Managing a Daycare Tips

May 2, 2023

Managing a daycare can be a rewarding but challenging experience. It requires a combination of business acumen, childcare expertise, and people skills. Here are some tips for managing a successful daycare:

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Avoid These Common Mistakes as a New Daycare Business Owner

April 12, 2023

Starting your own daycare business is an exciting and rewarding journey, and with the right moves, it can be a lucrative one as well. However, it can also be stressful if you don’t know what to expect. When you don’t have the right tools to start with, it’s easy to make mistakes that seem small at first but actually have a big impact. Lilypad outlines a few things to avoid when you’re starting your first daycare.

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Parent Communication in the Childcare Center

April 11, 2023

Child care provider and parent communication is essential for a successful childcare arrangement. When parents and providers communicate effectively, it helps to ensure that the child is safe, happy, and learning.

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