by Hopping In Blog | Mar 12, 2018 | Building Relationships with Parents in Daycare, Drop In Daycare, General
As a daycare center owner one of the fundamental questions you face is what kids and families you want at your school. Potential parents who seek out your daycare center online, in person, over the phone or by word of mouth translate into future full classrooms. When...
by Hopping In Blog | Nov 28, 2017 | Daycare Advertising, Daycare Income, Daycare Marketing, Daycare Software, Drop In Daycare, General, Starting A Daycare
Starting from scratch is hard – I know, I’ve been there. I’ve opened 8 daycare centers, and wrote the book on daycare business plans. And while it’s been an exciting ride, it wasn’t always easy. That’s why I picked up a few life-savers...
by Hopping In Blog | Nov 9, 2017 | Daycare Income, Daycare Software, Drop In Daycare, General, Starting A Daycare
Double your daycare’s profitability with Hopping In The Nook Preschool opened their doors in July 2017. They launched with Hopping In and the results it had on their business were noticeable. Hopping In is a breakthrough software that allows daycares to think...
by Hopping In Blog | Nov 7, 2017 | Daycare Staffing, Drop In Daycare, General, Starting A Daycare
Let’s start at the beginning… Starting a daycare center is a lot of work, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a resounding success. All it takes is the right approach. For me, founding a chain of daycare centers across Chicago was a chance to...
by Hopping In Blog | Sep 13, 2017 | Daily Tasks, Daycare Checklists, Daycare Software, Drop In Daycare, General
The Inside Scoop on Brightwheel First off, let’s be honest: Brightwheel is a leader in childcare management software for a reason. It dubs itself as “the most powerful and most affordable system in early education.” As I outlined here, Brightwheel...
by Hopping In Blog | Jun 30, 2017 | Daily Tasks, Daycare Checklists, Daycare Income, Daycare Software, Drop In Daycare, General
Daycare center software is a powerful tool It works for providers and parents, ensures schedules and payments stay organized and clear. It also helps with consistent scheduling for staff, which is very important. All in all, a successful daycare center gives kids a...