In this webinar we explored the crucial connection between a positive team environment and a center’s profitability and growth in early childhood education. We sat down with Andréa St. Germaine,…
How to build meaningful relationships with staff: Tips for leaders
As I stepped into a leadership role for the first time, I quickly realized it would be the scariest leap of my professional career. Leadership can feel like such a…
The science of reading with infants
As all early childhood educators are aware, infant childcare settings are busy spaces. Much of the day revolves around attending to children’s needs, whether that involves comforting or feeding them,…
5 strategies for building positive relationships with children in early childhood education
Positive relationships between caregiver and child in early childhood education are the cornerstone of a quality learning environment. It is the quality of these relationships that not only sets the…
Following children’s lead: How to implement play-based learning in preschool
Play-based learning is a term used in education to recognize how children learn and begin to discover the world around them through play. It is built on the foundation that…
Prioritizing mental health in early childhood education
Prioritizing mental health for early childhood educators is essential, given the pivotal role they have in shaping young children’s developmental paths and the significant emotional support they provide in a…
Navigating childcare in 2024: Insights from childcare directors [Webinar Recording]
In this webinar we sat down with two experienced childcare directors, both managing centers with over 120 children enrolled, as well as Lillio’s CEO, Kai-leé Berke! We dove into the…
Promoting kindness and empathy in early childhood
In today’s modern landscape of early childhood development, the importance of soft skills such as empathy and kindness are becoming even more critical. As society evolves, so do the complex…
Setting professional boundaries in early childhood education
As an early childhood professional, it’s important to create both a deep sense of compassion and empathy for your young students, as well as maintaining appropriate boundaries. But considering that…
Using technology to save time in childcare
In the busy world of early childhood education and childcare management, where time is a precious commodity, the role of a childcare director extends beyond the nurturing and development of…