Transforming Child Care Management with 1Place: An In-Depth Conversation with Selena McNeely
In today’s fast-paced world, the need for efficiency and streamlined processes in every industry is paramount. For organizations like the Florida Association for Child Care Management (FACCM), where the stakes involve the welfare and education of young children, operational efficiency is not just a goal—it's a necessity. In our virtual coffee, we explored how FACCM has leveraged the 1Place platform. Selena McNeely, the Director of Operations at FACCM, shares her experiences, offering a comprehensive look at the challenges they faced and the successes they achieved in their journey. Could you tell us more about how 1Place became part of your [...]
Mastering Enrollment: Key Strategies for Childcare Centers
We had a virtual coffee recently with Priscilla Latson from Scaffold Enterprises. We discussed the importance of enrollment in childcare centers, which included some great actionable steps and long-term strategies to ensure successful enrollment and retention. Here is our conversation. Why is enrollment so important, and what are the impacts of getting it right or wrong? Enrollment can make or break a center. Not getting it right could lead to your business folding, getting a bad reputation, or other negative outcomes. It's crucial because it ensures the sustainability and positive perception of your center. When enrollment is managed well, it [...]
Unlocking Enrollment Growth: Marketing Strategies for Childcare Providers
In this discussion, we uncover strategies for transparent communication, trust-building, and proactive marketing approaches that empower childcare providers to establish reputable brands and instill confidence in the families they serve. Our expert is Ruth Ann Rose of Rose Marketing Solutions. She has strong expertise focused on childcare marketing, particularly in designing and implementing hyperlocal marketing plans to drive enrollment. She thrives on collaborating with early childhood learning center business owners to develop and execute effective marketing strategies, while also ensuring that the return on investment (ROI) is measured effectively. Her mission is to give childcare owners peace of mind that [...]
Time to inspect your blueprint: what is your ECE house built on?
There are five essential components that every Early Childhood Education program should include in their blueprint – so you can make best practice the new standard at every stage of growth.
Citation Alert: How distracted daily checklists leads to injuries, damaged reputation and lost business
Darby Ward, Founder and Partnership Specialist at DW Bridges education business consultants, explains how organizing processes empowers childcare entrepreneurs to rise, survive and thrive.
How improving processes and procedures increases workplace wellbeing
Self-confessed process-improvement nerd, Beth Cannon, reveals how using the right tools in your early childhood center can lead to profound changes in you as a leader, and your people.