Being a daycare owner means juggling a lot of things at the same time. That’s why we at Hopping In assembled this daycare owners resources master page with the best resources for all your troubles.
This is a frequently updated list, so make sure you bookmark it and drop us a line in the comments if you have any resources you swear by.
Apps and software
Complete Daycare management and daily reporting:
Our personal favorite: Kangarootime.
Customer relationship management (CRM):
Waitlists
Daycare Profitability Software that helps you get extra revenue by filling the empty slots:
Business Coaching
Grants
Hiring
Finding the right fit for your daycare:
- EntreLeadership (great webinars and podcasts specific to hiring and keeping the right people)
Employee application:
Employee Motivation:
- Look at this Christmas savings club employee matching idea by Bells Ferry Learning Center
- Hopping In (maximize revenue per staff and use it to motivate caregivers)
Daycare Classroom Cameras
Play Surfaces
Daycare Law
Food / CACFP
- Pure FUN Concentrated Juice (CACFP Compliant)
Daycare Equipment Leasing / Financing
Events / Parent Teacher Conferences Signup Tools
Author: Hopping In Blog
Sholom Strick is an expert on the business of running daycare centers and founder of Hopping In, a tool that helps childcare centers and family daycare providers fill unused spots.
To contact him or for media inquiries email s.strick@daycareteam.com
This is such a great resource Sholom! I opened my own daycare a few years ago and have found childcare management/billing software to be a true lifesaver. I’d love for you to update this article for 2020. I personally use SmartCare in my business and think it should definitely be included on the list!
Thanks again for all you do!