Free guides to grow your child care program.

Understand the rules for child care subsidy, which vary by state. Evaluate whether subsidy will be profitable for your business.

A short, practical guide to the key steps educators can take to support children and communicate with parents navigating a separation.

Learn which child records, licensing documents, and written policies to keep, for how long, and how proper retention helps you avoid compliance citations.

Best practices for parent communication in early childhood education, from everyday update routines to navigating difficult conversations with confidence.

A quick guide to maximizing your CACFP reimbursements under the new 2026 rates, so your program gets full credit for the meals you serve.

A step-by-step walkthrough for writing a daycare business plan, covering the sections you need to define your vision, budget, and growth strategy.

A self-directed professional development course for California educators on leading loose parts play in the classroom.

A self-directed professional development course for California educators exploring the fundamentals of loose parts play.

A guide for new teachers building solid classroom management habits in their first month, covering pickup and checkout routines, co-teaching, and incident reporting.

Make the case for switching to Playground, with talking points on the difference it makes for educators and how to address common Director concerns about new software.

A scoring rubric to evaluate every tour you give and uncover simple, actionable ways to turn more visits into enrollments.

A playbook for turning your happiest families into your most reliable enrollment channel through structured referral and ambassador programs.

Learn how to structure and deliver tours that leave parents feeling confident and ready to enroll.

A framework for comparing child care software options so you can choose the platform that truly fits your program's needs.

A breakdown of the child care software landscape, comparing top platforms for all-in-one management, payroll, billing, AI, CRM, and professional development so you can find the best fit.

A guide to auditing your phone inquiry process so every first call makes a strong impression and converts more families into tours.

Build an enrollment system that shows exactly which marketing channels bring in families, captures every lead including after-hours calls, and fills seats months in advance.

A repeatable formula for writing AI prompts that work, plus five ready-to-use templates for tour follow-ups, staffing, job posts, family communication, and competitive research.

A step-by-step SEO audit to improve your Google Business Profile, local search visibility, and website so more families find your program online.

A practical guide to preparing your program for emergencies, covering response plans, team roles and responsibilities, and how to communicate with families when the unexpected happens.

Email best practices, automation ideas, and ready-to-use copy suggestions to help you write messages families actually open, read, and respond to.

A guide to hiring, training, and retaining great teachers, covering compensation, onboarding, burnout prevention, and how technology can support staff management.

The top CRM automations every child care provider should set up to reduce admin work, keep leads engaged, and create a seamless experience for families and staff.

Proven marketing strategies for standing out, building trust online, guiding families to enrollment, and using technology to streamline your marketing efforts.

A complete roadmap for child care owners covering marketing, enrollment, finances, curriculum, and staff retention, whether you're starting out or refining your business.

A checklist for identifying which operational tasks to automate first and practical ways to reduce workload and improve work-life balance.

A resource for directors and owners on building compensation and benefits packages, with templates and tips for communicating them clearly to your team.

A scorecard to audit your operations, identify your biggest improvement opportunities, and build your own ongoing audit process with your team.

Five creative, community-building event ideas developed with a child care business coach to help you connect with families beyond the classroom.

A collection of real-world policies covering everything from program hours to safety protocols, built with a preschool director to help you write your own handbook.

A comprehensive staff evaluation form covering teacher-child relations, curriculum, teamwork, and parent interactions, for use in reviews or self-evaluation.

A practical guide to pricing your services with confidence, covering market research, cost calculations, and how to factor in your qualifications.

Ready-to-use ChatGPT prompts for marketing, enrollment, in-center activities, and policies to help you save time across your program.

Practical strategies for identifying risks, building a strong culture, tracking industry trends, and finding collaboration opportunities to keep your business resilient through change.

A structured hiring process with expert tools, interview templates, and job descriptions to help you find staff who fit your community and deliver great care.

Monthly revenue analysis guides to help you build a profit and loss balance sheet and calculate your time-space percentage for tax deductions.