When we opened our center in 2001, I believed that if I loved the kids and hired good people, the business would take care of itself. It didn't. After 21 years as a daycare director, here are the seven mistakes I'd never make again owning a daycare business, and what I'd do instead.

If you want to open a childcare center in Georgia, the order you do things in matters. I ran a center here for over 21 years, and this guide walks you through every DECAL requirement step by step, from hiring a qualified Director to passing your inspection.

Learn how to start a home daycare or child care center in 2026: licensing, business structure, budget, space, staff, and marketing, in the right order.

Having a great child care management and parent communication tool is a must for any daycare, preschool, or child care center. There are a variety of options available to help you communicate with parents, create custom invoices, set up automatic payments, share photos, daily reporting, digital check-in and out, and more.

If you’re looking for fresh, effective ways to raise funds for your childcare center, you’re in the right place! In this guide, I’ve pulled together 57 creative and actionable fundraising ideas—from classic events to unique twists that are sure to get families excited and involved.

There are a lot of skills that go into being a successful childcare director. If you're thinking of becoming a daycare owner or are already running one, make sure you have these 10 essential skills. Without them, it'll be tough to create and maintain a thriving business.

Thinking about opening a daycare but feeling overwhelmed by the process? You’re not alone. If you're planning to open a daycare, keep reading to learn about the biggest mistakes new childcare owners make and, more importantly, how to avoid them so you can set your business up for long-term success.

Childcare director feeling overwhelmed? Discover proven strategies to reduce staff turnover, manage parent expectations, tighten your budget, and regain your joy as a leader in early childhood education.

Field trips are a wonderful way to enrich children's learning experiences. They offer a break from the regular routine, providing new environments where kids can explore and learn. Parents and kids love them because they are fun, exciting, and often educational.

If you've been hearing all the buzz about ChatGPT but you're still wondering how it could actually help you run your childcare business better—this guide is for you.

Running a childcare program is no small task—especially when you're juggling lesson plans, licensing requirements, staffing, and feeding all those hungry little bellies. If you’re paying for all those meals and snacks out of pocket…

Offering discounts can seem like a great way to attract families to your daycare, but is it actually helping or hurting your business? Many childcare providers struggle with setting tuition rates and feel pressured to lower prices to stay competitive. Let’s talk about the pros and cons of discounts.

If you've ever found yourself forgetting to schedule picture day or scrambling at the last minute to organize a field trip, I’ve got you! The beginning of the year is the perfect time to map out your childcare year so you’re not constantly playing catch-up.

Enforcing daycare policies isn’t always easy. You want to run a professional, organized childcare program, but at the same time, you hate confrontation and you don’t want to upset the parents. Sound familiar? Here’s the good news…

Whether you're brand new to childcare or a seasoned pro, there’s one thing we all know—you will, at some point, have a child in your care who bites, kicks, punches, screams, throws things, or has tantrums. Managing these behaviors can be incredibly challenging…

Selecting the right curriculum for your childcare center or home daycare can feel like a big decision. With so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to figure out which one best fits your needs.

Starting your own childcare center is an exciting and rewarding endeavor, but it’s natural to feel a bit of fear and uncertainty along the way. Many aspiring childcare providers face common fears that can hold them back from pursuing their dreams.