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Staff
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Top 10 Books for Early Childhood Educators: Child, Teacher, and Business Development
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Legislation
3 min read
The Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act: Implications for Independent Providers
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Technology
7 min read
Daycare Websites: Competitive Landscape, Analysis, and Best Practices to Turn Traffic to Tours
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Classroom Practice
18 min read
Early Learning Rankings: How Preschoolers in Each State Stack Up in Math and Literacy
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Finances
10 min read
Child Care Tuition Prices in South Carolina 2026: County Breakdown by Age and Center Types
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Technology
7 min read
Why Playground Is the Best Child Care Management Software for Small Centers
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Finances
18 min read
Child Care Tuition Prices in Iowa 2026: County Breakdown by Age and Center Types
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Staff
5 min read
Paid Family Leave for Daycare Staff: What to Know in 2026
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Staff
6 min read
Top 10 Books for Early Childhood Educators: Child, Teacher, and Business Development
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Legislation
3 min read
The Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act: Implications for Independent Providers
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Technology
7 min read
Daycare Websites: Competitive Landscape, Analysis, and Best Practices to Turn Traffic to Tours
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Classroom Practice
18 min read
Early Learning Rankings: How Preschoolers in Each State Stack Up in Math and Literacy
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Technology
Find the best child care software and tools
Compare the latest tech, discover trends, and discover new ways to streamline your operations.
Daycare Websites: Competitive Landscape, Analysis, and Best Practices to Turn Traffic to Tours
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
7 min read
Technology
7 min read
Daycare Websites: Competitive Landscape, Analysis, and Best Practices to Turn Traffic to Tours
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Why Playground Is the Best Child Care Management Software for Small Centers
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
7 min read
Technology
7 min read
Why Playground Is the Best Child Care Management Software for Small Centers
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Why Playground is the Best Child Care Management Software for Large Centers With 100+ Children
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
9 min read
Technology
9 min read
Why Playground is the Best Child Care Management Software for Large Centers With 100+ Children
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Legislation
Keep up with child care laws and policy
Follow the latest bills and proposals as they make their way from Congress to your bottom line.
The Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act: Implications for Independent Providers
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
3 min read
Legislation
3 min read
The Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act: Implications for Independent Providers
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Military Child Care Expansion Proposals in the 2027 NDAA: What Directors Need to Know
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
4 min read
Legislation
4 min read
Military Child Care Expansion Proposals in the 2027 NDAA: What Directors Need to Know
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Child Care & ECE Policy Roundup: Key Changes by State, July 2026
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
5 min read
Legislation
5 min read
Child Care & ECE Policy Roundup: Key Changes by State, July 2026
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Staff
Hire and retain great child care staff
Hiring, retention, and operational best practices to help you attract and maintain a quality team.
Top 10 Books for Early Childhood Educators: Child, Teacher, and Business Development
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
6 min read
Top 10 Books for Early Childhood Educators: Child, Teacher, and Business Development
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
6 min read
Paid Family Leave for Daycare Staff: What to Know in 2026
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
5 min read
Paid Family Leave for Daycare Staff: What to Know in 2026
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
5 min read
Hiring (and Retaining) Mission-Aligned Staff at a Christian Child Care Program
Ellis Murphy
6 min read
Hiring (and Retaining) Mission-Aligned Staff at a Christian Child Care Program
Ellis Murphy
6 min read
Finances
Manage your child care finances and billing
Set your tuition prices, benchmark your costs, optimize your billing and more with comprehensive financial education.
Child Care Tuition Prices in South Carolina 2026: County Breakdown by Age and Center Types
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
10 min read
Finances
10 min read
Child Care Tuition Prices in South Carolina 2026: County Breakdown by Age and Center Types
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Child Care Tuition Prices in Iowa 2026: County Breakdown by Age and Center Types
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
18 min read
Finances
18 min read
Child Care Tuition Prices in Iowa 2026: County Breakdown by Age and Center Types
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Child Care Tuition Prices in Arizona 2026: County Breakdown by Age and Center Types
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
6 min read
Finances
6 min read
Child Care Tuition Prices in Arizona 2026: County Breakdown by Age and Center Types
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Subsidy & Funding
Understand subsidies and funding for your program
Understand the programs available to fund your business and help you support more families.
QRIS Guide for Child Care Directors: State Contacts and Ratings Explained
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
8 min read
Subsidy & Funding
8 min read
QRIS Guide for Child Care Directors: State Contacts and Ratings Explained
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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CACFP Meal Ideas by Age: Compliant Breakfasts, Lunches, Snacks, and Suppers for Infants Through Age 5
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
12 min read
Subsidy & Funding
12 min read
CACFP Meal Ideas by Age: Compliant Breakfasts, Lunches, Snacks, and Suppers for Infants Through Age 5
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Stop Leaving Subsidy Money on the Table: The Hidden Cost of Manual Meal Reporting with CACFP
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
6 min read
Subsidy & Funding
6 min read
Stop Leaving Subsidy Money on the Table: The Hidden Cost of Manual Meal Reporting with CACFP
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Marketing
Market your program and boost enrollment
From websites to CRM to tour conversions, everything you need to start generating leads and turning them into customers.
Reviews Strategy for Child Care Directors: How to Build Social Proof to Grow Enrollment
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
6 min read
Marketing
6 min read
Reviews Strategy for Child Care Directors: How to Build Social Proof to Grow Enrollment
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Is NAEYC Accreditation Worth It for Child Care Providers?
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
7 min read
Marketing
7 min read
Is NAEYC Accreditation Worth It for Child Care Providers?
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Back-to-School Enrollment Strategies for Child Care Providers: Fill More Spots Before September
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
5 min read
Marketing
5 min read
Back-to-School Enrollment Strategies for Child Care Providers: Fill More Spots Before September
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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