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Why Childcare Is a Good Job For…
By Winnie

Working in childcare can be highly rewarding. You get to provide young children with a foundation that will serve them for the rest of their lives while getting access to a number of ...

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Child Care

Au Pair vs. Nanny: Which One is Right for My Family?
By Winnie

When it comes to childcare, it's important to consider all your options. Some families with unique schedules or who want more flexibility in their childcare may consider having someone...

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Child Care

What to Consider When Hiring an Au Pair
By Winnie

Every family has different priorities when it comes to childcare. Some parents really love the idea of their child being in group care, while others prefer more individual care. Both are...

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Parenting

What Are the Four Types of Special Needs?
By Winnie

The term “special needs” is often used to describe a wide variety of conditions or differences, particularly in children. It is a catch-all term and doesn’t adequately represent any one...

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Cost of Child Care in Washington by Age, City & Type
By Winnie

Childcare costs in Washington vary depending on a child’s age, program type, schedule, and where families live. These placeholder figures offer a baseline for understanding childcare...

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Providers

How to Compete with Free Preschools
By Winnie

Although Universal preschool and childcare sound like a win-win for families and providers, this isn’t always the case. When a free program rolls into town, it’s hard for in-home providers...

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Safety Providers

Top Five Daycare Safety Tips for Providers
By Winnie

September is Baby Safety Month, and since there is no such thing as being too safe when caring for small children— we wanted to share some of our top daycare safety tips for childcare...

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Providers

Resources for Daycare Directors: Hiring Toolkit
By Winnie

At Winnie, we know that the hiring process can be overwhelming. Whether you own a home daycare or run a larger daycare center, finding the right staff for your program takes time and energy.

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Providers

How to Find the Right Job Candidates for Your Daycare
By Winnie

We know how daunting finding high-quality candidates for daycare and preschool jobs can be. The hiring process can take a lot of a director's time and energy, from weeding through online...

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Providers

Childcare and Preschool Staff Interview Questions Template
By Winnie

Searching for new staff can be an exciting but stressful time for any daycare or preschool director. You have to balance the need to find someone to fill the vacant position to keep the...

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