Daily Connect Ranked #1 Daycare Software, Receives Perfect 100/100 Score

It’s official: Daily Connect has been independently recognized as the best daycare software available in 2023.  The award, from top review platform GetApp, is based on ratings from you – our users. We’re grateful you value all the hard work our team puts into making a daycare software platform that helps you run your business more effectively. Continue reading “Daily Connect Ranked #1 Daycare Software, Receives Perfect 100/100 Score”

How to Create a Business Plan for a Montessori Preschool

Montessori schools are a top choice for many families today, especially in the early childhood development years. The unique Montessori model allows young children to learn in an environment that encourages self-correction, social confidence, and interest-based skills building more than standard education programs.  If you’re in the process of starting a Montessori preschool, read furtherContinue reading “How to Create a Business Plan for a Montessori Preschool”

A Guide to Types of Fees at Childcare Centers

Different types of fees at your childcare center are all necessary parts of running a childcare business. While childcare is an essential and rewarding career, it doesn’t happen for free. You and your staff need to get paid.  That said, childcare fees are not greedy or “bad.” They’re simply a way to account for additionalContinue reading “A Guide to Types of Fees at Childcare Centers”

Daily Connect Launches Revamped Parent Billing Tools

At Daily Connect, we’re all about finding new ways to make our users’ lives easier. One way we’re doing that is through the introduction of our completely redesigned parent billing solution.  These new tools, which are being rolled out to all Professional+ users over the next few weeks, make it easier for childcare providers toContinue reading “Daily Connect Launches Revamped Parent Billing Tools”

How to Create Payment Policies For A Childcare Business

While childcare is an essential profession in society, it isn’t a charity. At the end of the day, you and your staff have families to feed and lives to live. You all need to get paid for your hard work and service.  It’s common practice for childcare providers to have a payment policies to makeContinue reading “How to Create Payment Policies For A Childcare Business”

11 Ways to Be a Better Babysitter

As the African proverb goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” In our modern society of nuclear families and busy schedules, babysitters and nannies help their communities experience this timeless village analogy.  In many ways, babysitting is a rewarding and promising career. Many families could not thrive without the invaluable support of theirContinue reading “11 Ways to Be a Better Babysitter”

17 Montessori Preschool Activities

The Montessori education model favors hands-on, self-directed learning because of the many ways it enhances each child’s natural learning. Through play, group activities, and everyday tasks, Montessori preschool students discover their capabilities, which nurtures a lifelong love of learning. If you run a Montessori preschool or daycare, here are some Montessori preschool activity ideas toContinue reading “17 Montessori Preschool Activities”

April 2023: New Daily Connect Feature Round-Up

Spring has arrived, and so have new features on Daily Connect! We’re excited to continue releasing new features that make life easier for childcare center directors, preschool teachers, in-home daycare providers, and others. This month, we’re releasing three new features that make for easier record-keeping and planning for childcare providers all over the world.  ReadContinue reading “April 2023: New Daily Connect Feature Round-Up”

How to Start an In-Home Daycare Business

Starting a home daycare business can be an extremely rewarding career move. If you love taking care of children and have the space to run a daycare from your home, there’s a good chance your business will be in high demand. Independent daycare jobs can pay well, especially if you know how to set upContinue reading “How to Start an In-Home Daycare Business”