Cost

Finding the right childcare provider can be one of the biggest challenges and decisions for families. Luckily the Minneapolis-St.Paul area offers you a wide range of licensed childcare...

Parenting

Watching your child grow is an exciting time in any parent's life. But it also brings on plenty of questions, regardless if you are a first-time parent or not. You may wonder if they are...

Parenting

You’ve done the search, interviews and checks, now you’re ready to hire a nanny. But hiring a nanny isn’t as simple as a verbal agreement. Much like other forms of employment, you will need...

Parenting

Placing your child in the care of someone else can be a stressful experience and understandably so. Trusting anyone you are unfamiliar with comes with its fair share of anxiety. But running...

Parenting

Whether you are an expecting parent or already a parent, you know how costly child care can be. In fact, the national average for center-based daycare is approximately $15,000 per year. And...

Parenting

Yes, the first five years of your child’s life flies by in a blink of an eye. But in those few short years, your child develops a lot. Not only physically or verbally but emotionally and...

Parenting

How much to pay a nanny in 2026? Well it doesn’t require guesswork but it isn’t as simple as a standard hourly rate. You see, how much you pay a nanny depends on your needs and their...

Parenting

It's true that every child grows and develops at their own pace. However, there are a few general milestones that are used to identify development progress. Much like physical growth, these...

Providers

Running a childcare program can be overwhelming. From managing enrollments, supporting teachers, communicating with parents and providing children with care, you have a lot on your plate....

Providers

From helping you fund new playground equipment, training staff or creating tuition assistance for families, grant funding can have a major impact on your childcare program.