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Running a childcare program requires directors to balance many responsibilities at once—supporting children and families, managing staff, maintaining licensing compliance, and ensuring the financial stability of the program. Even in strong programs with positive reputations, enrollment numbers can change. A family relocates, children transition to kindergarten, or seasonal patterns shift attendance. For many directors, these moments can immediately create financial stress. Qu

Across the country, childcare directors are having the same conversation about childcare teacher raises: How do we give teachers the raises they deserve while keeping our programs financially stable? Early childhood educators play a critical role in children’s development. They build relationships with families, create nurturing learning environments, and support children during some of the most important years of growth. Recognizing that work through fair compensation is ess

Building an Emergency Fund: A Simple Step Every Childcare Program Can Take. Running a child care program means managing staff, families, schedules, licensing, and finances —often all at the same time. Most days run smoothly. But then something unexpected happens. • The water heater stops working • A playground repair suddenly becomes urgent • Enrollment drops for a month • A staff emergency creates unexpected overtime None of these situation