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Feb 1, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Managing Preschool Billing

Running a business
If you run a preschool or childcare center, we bet that paperwork gives you more headaches than crying toddlers. From tracking ...
Jul 14, 2022 9:15:00 AM

33 Ideas to Try Now for a Stronger Childcare Business

Running a business
This summer, many childcare and preschool directors are busy planning for the year ahead. In a recent webinar, we asked our ...
Jul 20, 2021 7:00:00 AM

How to Get a Daycare License for Your Childcare Business

Running a business
Running your own daycare center can be an incredibly rewarding experience. But before you can sign up your first family, you need ...
Jun 14, 2021 11:40:47 AM

6 Things Every Childcare and Preschool Director Should Do This Summer

Running a business
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to start planning for the school year ahead. Due to the impact of COVID-19 on ...
May 4, 2021 10:48:47 AM

What I Wish I Had Known as a First-Time Preschool Director

Running a business
This post was contributed by Tiffany Darwich, owner and managing director at The Good Life Preschool in Oregon. If you’re ...
Apr 26, 2021 2:45:27 PM

Top 5 Tuition Mistakes Childcare Businesses Make—And How to Avoid Them

Running a business | Financial health
At brightwheel, we regularly hear from childcare and preschool directors that managing tuition is one of the most time-consuming ...
Apr 22, 2021 11:21:05 AM

5 Ways Childcare Businesses can Boost Engagement on Social Media

Running a business | Family communications | Family engagement
Social media can be a powerful marketing tool for your childcare or preschool business. Not only can it help foster a sense of ...
Mar 30, 2021 9:45:59 AM

How to Respond to Negative Reviews about Your Childcare Center or Preschool (With Template)

Running a business | Family communications | Marketing
Online reviews can be extremely beneficial for your childcare center or preschool. Studies show that 93% of customers use online ...
Feb 17, 2021 9:23:56 PM

Tips for Preventing Burnout for Childcare Staff

Running a business | COVID-19 | Staff development | Staff retention
Childcare providers have been working extra hard and managing a large amount of stress during COVID-19, leading to burnout and ...
Feb 9, 2021 9:27:32 AM

Your Guide to Building a More Resilient Childcare Center During COVID-19 Closures

Running a business | COVID-19 | Family retention | Financial health
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect millions of lives across the country, early childhood educators are adapting to ...