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Jun 14, 2021

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

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

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 ...
Mar 30, 2021

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

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

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 ...
Feb 2, 2021

How to Improve Your Childcare Business's Online Presence to Attract Families

Technology | Running a business | Marketing | Enrollment
This article is an excerpt from our eBook, How to Achieve Your 2021 Enrollment Goals with brightwheel. Download your free copy ...
Dec 22, 2020

What Childcare Providers Need to Know About the December 2020 COVID-19 Relief Package

Running a business | COVID-19 | ECE current events | Public policy | Small business funding
The newest COVID-19 relief package includes many components that could directly impact early education providers: $10 billion for ...
Jul 16, 2020

How to Manage Enrollment at Your Childcare Center in a Time of Uncertainty

Running a business | COVID-19 | Financial health | Enrollment
During COVID-19, many families are hesitant to send their children outside of the home. Regardless of your capacity, your ...
Jun 17, 2020

What Childcare Providers Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program Updates

Running a business | COVID-19
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has provided financial relief to small businesses, like childcare centers and preschools, ...