6 Montessori Early Childhood Trends

Childcare trends continue to shift as education and society recover from significant disruptions. After the COVID-19 pandemic, families had to adjust nearly every aspect of their lives. Daycare centers had to adapt to new health protocols, educational methods, and social learning goals. New educational technologies became norms as the world evolved faster than ever. SinceContinue reading “6 Montessori Early Childhood Trends”

Childcare Accounting: An Introductory Guide

As a childcare business owner, it’s crucial to monitor and manage your finances properly. Not only do you need to make sure that you and your staff get paid, but you also need to keep track of supplies, vendors, and future budgeting efforts that allow your childcare center to thrive.  Since your top priorities everyContinue reading “Childcare Accounting: An Introductory Guide”

Daily Connect Adds Support for Montessori Learning Framework

We’re excited to announce the addition of the Montessori Learning Framework into our Daily Connect app. This new learning framework has now been added and is available to all Daily Connect users.  This new module contains learning activities for ages 0 – 6 years, spread equally across each of the five Montessori areas of learning:Continue reading “Daily Connect Adds Support for Montessori Learning Framework”

10 Childcare Worker Skills for 2022 and Beyond

Contributing to the upbringing of future generations is a truly important job that’s also extremely rewarding. If you run a childcare business or you’re considering a career in early childhood education, there are a few required skills you must have in your wheelhouse. Whether you’re looking to hire or get hired, consider these top tenContinue reading “10 Childcare Worker Skills for 2022 and Beyond”

Daily Connect Adds New Geofencing Security Feature

At Daily Connect, the security of all our users is of the highest importance to us. All day, every day, the childcare professionals around the world who use Daily Connect look after something truly priceless: children.  Today, we’re announcing the release of a new security feature to our app: geofencing.  What Does the Feature Do?Continue reading “Daily Connect Adds New Geofencing Security Feature”

Montessori Preschool vs. Childcare Center: Key Differences

In today’s ever-changing educational climate, anyone interested in early childhood education has to study different research-backed frameworks. Parents, teachers, cognitive scientists, and childcare professionals who care about child development have likely heard of the Montessori method, a learning approach that’s quite different from the traditional classroom.  But what is the Montessori method? And why doesContinue reading “Montessori Preschool vs. Childcare Center: Key Differences”

How to Start a Montessori Preschool

Montessori education has been around for over a century, and families continue to choose Montessori preschools for their young children. The Montessori style is self-paced, student-centered, and focuses on a child’s whole development— physical, emotional, social, and mental.  Running a Montessori school for early childhood education can be rewarding and beneficial to your whole community.Continue reading “How to Start a Montessori Preschool”

Daily Connect Adds Extra Attendance Tracking Features

At Daily Connect, we’re constantly working hard to add new features that make life easier for our users – childcare professionals around the world.  In a recent update, we added several new features to our attendance tracking tools. Together, these will improve the sign-in process, add additional security features, and make it easier for administrators toContinue reading “Daily Connect Adds Extra Attendance Tracking Features”

10 Tips to Help Your Childcare Center Stand Out From the Competition

As a childcare provider, you want to offer the best service possible to the families who trust you with the care of their children. But how can you do this in a way that sets you apart from other daycares? Read on to learn the ten best tips to make your childcare center stand outContinue reading “10 Tips to Help Your Childcare Center Stand Out From the Competition”

11 Things to Include on Your Childcare Center Website

Families today turn to the internet when searching for childcare. As a childcare provider, one of the best ways to attract new customers and share your service with your community is to have a great childcare center website. It’s a key ingredient in your marketing funnel, which guides families through every step of the scoutingContinue reading “11 Things to Include on Your Childcare Center Website”