How to Set up a Successful Licensed Family Child CareContents A home child care business offers a valuable service to working parents and, if done … Read more

Preschool Crafts and Recipes for Celebrating SpringContents These delightful, spring-themed activities are easy for caregivers and fun for home daycare children. Children love activities related … Read more

Tax Deductions, Tax Credits, and Depreciation for Childcare ProviderContents Tax deductions aren’t the only way to pay less to the IRS. Tax credits and depreciation … Read more

Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day With PreschoolersContents Saint Patrick’s Day is a great time to introduce children in family child care to Ireland and Irish traditions. … Read more

Website Listing for Free Preschool Activities and LessonsContents A handy guide for accessing free educational resources online such as lessons, activity ideas, and printable worksheets … Read more

Creative Development Lesson Plan for DaycareContents Puffy Valentine’s Day Heart Art activity for toddlers and preschoolers contains instructions, procedures, materials list, learning objectives, and sample … Read more

In preschool and daycare centers, young children can learn about and celebrate the Presidents’ Day holiday through art and simple picture books Presidents’ Day is … Read more

Social Skills for Developing Friendship in DaycareContents During the early years, learning to create and nurture friendships is one step in social development. As young … Read more

Foster Friendship Skills in the Daycare SettingContents Helping preschoolers learn to form friendships involves helping them develop social skills like cooperation and providing developmentally appropriate … Read more