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The importance of obtaining a license for your childcare facility

There are many things to consider when deciding to open a childcare facility. Childcare is in extremely high demand, so it makes sense that..

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Childcare ratios: best practices to keep children safe

A vital part of a quality childcare environment is child-to-staff ratios. These ratios, or the number of children who can be cared for by..

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Sledding safety (video)

Winter is here and that means children in colder, snowier locations are enjoying outdoor winter activities. Ice skating, skiing, and..

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Preventing abuse in childcare facilities: hiring and retaining quality employees

Stories and videos of children being abused in childcare facilities show up in the news almost every day. Many facilities are monitored by..

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Recent law aims to prevent infant deaths

A law passed earlier this summer attempts to keep young infants safer while sleeping. The law bans the sale and manufacturing of different..

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Vehicular hyperthermia: how to prevent summer tragedies

Last month, in Tennessee, a one-year-old died after being left in a vehicle at his daycare center for more than six hours. A staff member..

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Safe Winter Outdoor Play for Children

In many places throughout the country, winter brings snow and ice. Even in areas that don’t get much snow, cold winter temperatures bring..

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Back to School: New Childcare Routines and Tips

Fall is almost here, and children will be heading back to school, often in-person this year! For childcare centers, the transition from a..

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Jumping Pillow Safety Tips

Inflatable jumping pillows are popular attractions for kids at campgrounds and summer camps. Installed in the ground with turf or sand..

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Playground Safety (Downloadable Checklist)

A broken arm from falling off monkey bars. A laceration requiring stitches from a broken bottle. A concussion from being knocked over by a..

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Child Abuse Prevention Month

Since 1983 April has been designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting an important issue for our country. This is a great time..

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Childproofing Your Childcare Facility

As a childcare provider, keeping kids safe is the most important part of your job. Sometimes it can be easy to overlook smaller things like..

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