Daycare Policy and Procedures

If you’re running a home daycare, you’ve probably heard the term “ratios” before. But what does it really mean, and why is it so important? Maintaining proper child-to-provider ratios is a key part of making your business safe, compliant, and successful. Let’s break down what home daycare ratios are! What Are Home Daycare Ratios?   Put […]

Tax season is just around the corner! Are you wondering about deductible daycare expenses for this year’s tax filing? Delve into our in-depth guide, where we break down different daycare expense categories to help you efficiently maximize your deductions and navigate the tax season. Understanding Daycare Expenses When you use your home as a daycare,

Though often unintentional, late pick ups disrupt daycare routines and encroach on personal time and family commitments. You’re not just dishing out snacks and naps – you’re running a business, and late pick ups can throw off your whole evening. But how do you enforce those late pick up fees without feeling like the Grinch

Running a home daycare is a challenging yet rewarding task. As a daycare provider, you need to attend to children’s physical, mental, and emotional needs daily. However, there might come a time when you need to close your home daycare for various reasons, whether personal or professional. With this, it is crucial to understand the

One of the most challenging decisions a daycare provider has to make is whether to re-enroll a family that has left their daycare. Understandably, families leave for a variety of reasons, including price. However, should you accept them despite their departure if they ask to come back? In this blog post, we explore the pros

As a daycare provider, it is common to feel guilty about taking paid vacation time or sick days. But why should you feel guilty? Just like any other employee, you deserve time off to rest and recharge. In fact, taking time off can actually benefit both you and the children in your care. So, in

Do you have a daycare waitlist, or are you thinking of starting one? Are you looking for ways to manage it effectively and keep everyone happy? If so, then this blog post is for you! We’ll cover some tips on how to manage a daycare waitlist. So that everyone stays happy – from the parents

In today’s world, cell phones have become an integral part of our lives. From adults to kids, we all depend on phones to stay connected with our loved ones. However, the decision becomes tricky when it comes to allowing kids to bring their cell phones to a home daycare. Some daycare providers are comfortable with

Running a daycare is a rewarding job, but it can also be financially challenging. From toys and games to snacks and supplies, the list of necessary daycare expenses seems never-ending. Luckily, there are ways to save money as a daycare provider, including writing off certain expenses on your taxes. One question that many daycare providers