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Apr 17, 2026, 8:15:00 AM

What is Formal vs Informal Assessment?

Child development
Assessment involves using both formal and informal techniques to monitor a child’s progress in an early education setting. Formal ...
Apr 16, 2026, 8:45:00 AM

Formative vs Summative Assessment in Early Childhood Education

Child development
The main difference between formative vs summative assessment is timing and purpose. Formative assessment happens during learning ...
Apr 15, 2026, 11:00:00 AM

Running Record Observations in Early Childhood Education

Child development
A running record observation is a detailed, objective assessment method educators use to capture a child's behavior and ...
Apr 15, 2026, 6:30:00 AM

5 Essential Childcare Consent Forms You Need for Enrollment

Running a business
Childcare consent forms are legally binding documents that give your childcare program permission to care for children in ...
Apr 14, 2026, 9:00:00 AM

7 Essential Childcare Forms for a Successful Program (+ Free Templates)

Running a business
Childcare forms are essential documents used to manage daily operations, maintain compliance, and communicate with families. ...
Apr 14, 2026, 7:15:00 AM

What to Include in a Comprehensive Childcare Admission Packet

Running a business
A childcare admission packet is a collection of essential forms and policies that families complete when enrolling a child in ...
Apr 13, 2026, 12:00:00 PM

Professional Guide to Daycare Incident Reports

Running a business
A daycare incident report is an official document used by childcare programs to record accidents, injuries, or unusual events ...
Apr 13, 2026, 6:15:00 AM

10 Tips for Handling Difficult Parent Conversations

Family communications | Family engagement | Family retention
Handling difficult parent conversations requires active listening, preparation, and a focus on collaborative problem-solving. By ...
Apr 10, 2026, 8:00:00 AM

How to Have Effective Communication with Families

Family engagement
Effective communication with families is key to building solid relationships at your preschool or childcare program. A strong ...
Apr 9, 2026, 9:30:00 AM

Childcare Spring Cleaning Tips

Running a business
Spring cleaning for a childcare program involves decluttering learning spaces, sanitizing furniture, and reducing seasonal ...