Child Care Resources

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Christine Hernandez

Early childhood educator, writer, and mother. Your friendly neighborhood guide to all things parenting.

Health

How to Keep Kids Safe During a Heatwave: A Guide for Parents and Providers

Young children benefit greatly from spending time outdoors. In fact, some experts recommend children spend at least three hours outdoors per day.

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Child Care

Breastfeeding and Childcare: Tips for Parents and Providers

At Winnie, we support all families, regardless of how they feed their babies. Whether you choose to breastfeed, bottle-feed or a combination of both— it’s important to find a childcare...

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How to Become A Daycare Teacher

Becoming an early education teacher can be a rewarding and fun career path for someone who loves kids or someone who wants to dip their toes into a career with young children before...

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How to Conduct Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences can be intimidating for early educators. From finding a time that works for everyone to planning how to approach difficult conversations, there is a lot to...

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Making a Great First Impression on a Childcare Tour

Whether you’re a new daycare provider or you’ve been around for decades, perfecting the art of giving tours is critical to the success of your program. It’s important to be prepared when...

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Daycare Names: A List of 50 Ideas to Get You Started

If you’re starting your own daycare, choosing the right name is important. A good name can help you stand out amongst your competitors and even help with your online visibility.

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How to Write a Child Care Business Plan

If you’ve been considering opening a daycare, there are many factors to consider. From budget and staffing to figuring out how much to charge parents, a lot goes into running a sustainable...

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How to Market Your Childcare Business

You’ve done all the work of applying for your daycare license and making your space safe and fun but now the real work begins— getting your name out there.

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Continuing Education for Preschool & Daycare Teachers

Educators are never done learning. When you’re working with young children, there are always new developments in the field to stay on top of and new strategies to try. This is why it is so...

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Preschool Parent-Teacher Communication

Parents love to know what their child is doing during the day while they’re at preschool. They may also have questions about their child’s development. But when parents and providers see...

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