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Back-to-school season brings new routines and adjustments to the week, especially for parents sending their kids to school for the first time. But, like any transition, this season can also bring a new challenge: managing childcare gaps in your family’s schedule. Childcare gaps?! But it’s back-to-school season! Shouldn’t those be covered by….school? It’s easy to […]
Fall kickoff is an exciting time in kids ministry. Whether you call it Rally Day, the start of a new ministry season, or something else entirely—there’s a lot going on! Church members are returning from summer vacation, seasonal programming is gearing up, and you’re likely welcoming new families for the first time. As attendance grows, […]
A new school year brings much to look forward to: new families, growing classrooms, and a fresh start for your team. But with this exciting back-to-school transition, many preschools also experience staffing challenges. Whether teacher availability shifts, a new hire has a later start date, or enrollment grows more than you expected, there are several […]
Starting a new school year brings a lot of excitement and a lot of planning for preschool directors. And every director knows that a great year starts with a great team! As you prepare to welcome students and begin new routines, use this checklist to make sure your preschool fall enrollment staffing plan keeps every […]
Even the most organized Charlotte parents need a backup plan sometimes. Maybe a meeting runs over or school is closed for a teacher workday. Suddenly, you're scrambling for child care. But finding a babysitter doesn't have to mean rushing to text every contact in your phone. Child care apps have made it easier than ever […]
Let's be real—babysitting doesn't always get the credit it deserves. But if you're a college student looking for work that fits your schedule, it could be one of the best jobs for this season. Think about it: you pick jobs that work around your classes and get paid to do something that makes an impact […]
Dallas parents keep a lot in motion between school activities, sports, work commitments, and packed family calendars. But even the most organized days don’t always go according to plan. Your regular sitter cancels. A work dinner pops up at the last minute. Your reservation in Uptown is sooner than you thought and you need child […]
It’s 5pm on Thursday. You just changed into a new dress from Anthro and you’re heading out of the office to meet hubs at the Italian spot that just opened in Decatur. You jump into your car and your phone buzzes. It’s the sitter—"I'm so sorry, but I can't make it tonight." And so the […]
Austin families know that no two weeks look exactly the same. One week might be packed with school events, soccer practice, and work meetings. The next could include visitors in town, a last-minute dinner, or a weekend full of local events. With all these activities, a child care need is bound to come up. But […]
