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Tips for Simplifying Your Morning with Kids Before Daycare and Work

For many parents, mornings can feel like a whirlwind of activities - from preparing breakfast to dressing their kids, every minute counts. Getting children ready for daycare while also...

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Cost

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

Childcare costs in Iowa depend on factors like your child’s age, the type of care you choose, and where you live. While Iowa’s rates are lower than the national average, costs still...

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Parenting

How to Teach Kids to Read: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

When to start teaching your child to read? The answer is as early as possible! But the key is to know what steps to follow and to make the process fun and engaging. This guide delves into...

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Providers

How to Increase Tuition Rates Without Disappointing Parents

Increasing tuition rates is a delicate task for any daycare director. The balance between maintaining a financially sustainable business and ensuring the parents and families feel valued...

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Providers

A Daycare Director's Guide to Performance Reviews of Teachers & Caregivers

Performance reviews are essential for teachers and caregivers in a daycare setting and serve as platforms for career growth, improved teaching practices and enhance the care your center...

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Parenting

Should You Redshirt Your Child?

As parents, we often face tough decisions when it comes to our children's education. One such decision that has been gaining popularity in recent years is the practice of "redshirting,"...

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Parenting

Transitioning Back to School and Daycare After Summer Break

As we enter back-to-school season, parents of young children may be working on developing routines to help make busy school mornings a bit easier. Getting children back into a...

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Parenting

What Are the Different Types of Tutors?

As parents, we want the best for our children, especially when it comes to education. Many children, at one point or another, need a little extra academic support and that's when parents...

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News

Tell Congress Not to Cut Head Start Funding in FY24!

At Winnie, we understand the importance of laying a strong educational foundation for children from the very start. Unfortunately, with the recently proposed Head Start budget cuts, as many...

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Cost

Are You Overpaying for Daycare?

As parents, we all want the best for our children, and part of providing the best often involves finding high-quality childcare. However, the cost of childcare can be a significant part of...

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