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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Transforming Challenging Behaviors into Engaged Learning

Challenging behaviors in children can pose significant implications in the classroom. In this webinar, learn how to create a better classroom that promotes learning and development! 🏫❤️

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STAFF RETENTION

Today's Childcare Staffing Challenges Are Nothing Like Yesterday's

If you're anything like us, you've probably noticed a change or two (or 200) in the childcare industry. The biggest one is the insatiable demand for childcare staff. But we've got the solution - technology! 💻

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News

Introducing LineLeader's New CEO, Brett Neller

October 3, 2023

I am happy to share that I have recently been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of LineLeader by ChildcareCRM. Taking on this new role is both a humbling and exhilarating experience, and I am...

Family Engagement

5 Ways the Right Family Engagement App Can Improve Your Childcare...

August 30, 2023

Are you tired of juggling multiple communication channels, like phone, email, social media, and daily paper reports just to connect with parents and keep them updated? Finding the time to...

teacher with children building a puzzle: leadership tips

Education

6 Proven Leadership Tips from a Childcare Expert

August 9, 2023

“Patience, Dedication, Creativity, Collaborative, Inclusive, Adaptable.” Each of Kimberly’s six words to describe ECE leadership comes with its own story.Kimberly King is a parenting expert with a...

Lead Nurturing

Boost Your Childcare Profits: How to Increase ROI By Tracking Enrollment...

July 4, 2023

Since you're reading this, you probably already know that running effective marketing campaigns is essential. ✅ But, simply launching a campaign and checking back 4 weeks later isn't enough. In this...

Automation

Optimize Your Childcare Organization with Intuitive Workflow Automation...

June 30, 2023

Efficiency and organization are the secret ingredients to running a successful childcare organization. But let's face it – manual tasks and endless follow-ups with leads can drain your staff’s time...

Enrollment

Streamlining Success: How to Use Landing Pages to Fill Enrollment Spots

June 16, 2023

Are you struggling to fill the enrollment spots in your childcare program? Look no further! 😊 Landing pages are the secret weapon that can help you attract and convert potential families with ease....

positive classroom & learning environment: happy students cheering

Education

How to Create a Positive Classroom and Learning Environment

June 14, 2023

Does the classroom stress you out? 😱 Do you feel like it’s hard to handle student behavior, deliver high-quality instruction, AND collaborate with parents? Every teacher will deal with challenging...

News

A Letter from Our CEO: New Investment in LineLeader Will Accelerate...

June 12, 2023

We’ve had an incredible journey since we opened our doors in 2009 as the pioneer of childcare CRM software. From our recent acquisition of MomentPath’s childcare management software, our rebrand to...

Press

[Press Release] Marlin Completes Majority Growth Investment in LineLeader

June 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2023 Marlin Equity Partners (“Marlin”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a majority growth investment in LineLeader by ChildcareCRM (“LineLeader”), a leading provider...

Childcare

How to Increase Enrollment: 4 Proven Childcare Marketing Tips

June 6, 2023

Not having a solid foundation for marketing your daycare center can lead to: 💭 low enrollment rates decreased revenue difficulty competing with other centers in your area Improving your daycare...

Childcare

Childcare Billing: A Simple System to Help Boost Cashflow

June 5, 2023

Unsent invoices. Missed payments. Free field trips. With hundreds of children in your care, childcare billing has never been easy. But when you add in regular closures, new preschool scheduling...

Technology

4 Must-Have Features in Your Dream Childcare Management System

June 2, 2023

Do you wish there was a way to create an easier work experience? ☁️ You’re stuck with half-manual admin work and staff are expected to juggle six different hats, logins, and passwords every day. Look...

frustrated teacher - challenging behaviors

Education

[Webinar Recap] Transforming Challenging Behaviors into Engaged Learning:...

June 2, 2023

Tired of tough days? 😪 Challenging behaviors in children can pose significant implications for both directors and educators in the classroom. Dealing with these behaviors can cause stress and low...

kids in the classroom, next to a rainbow

Holidays

Pride Month 2023: Embracing Inclusivity in the Classroom

June 1, 2023

Embrace inclusivity in the classroom! ❤️ As educators, we have the incredible opportunity to create inclusive and welcoming environments for all children. Pride Month is a perfect occasion to teach...

Education

The Modern Resources Teachers Need to Simplify their Daily To-Do List &...

May 31, 2023

Let’s be real – you’ve got a tough job. From managing a 20, 30, or even 40-student classroom and fostering development, to creating new curriculum and activities, to maintaining relationships with...

Business

3 Tips for Kickstarting Your Daycare Lead Nurturing Strategy

May 30, 2023

Are you struggling to attract and retain families in your daycare centers? 🤔 It's time to take your lead nurturing game to the next level! Studies show that businesses that excel at lead nurturing...

teacher with student: discussing emotional intelligence

Education

How to Support Emotional Intelligence in Children: A Proven Guide for...

May 22, 2023

Let’s talk about feelings. 😓 As an early childhood teacher, you play a critical role in the development of your students' emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand...

Education

8 Summer Enrichment Activities for Infants & Toddlers | Activities for...

May 19, 2023

Do you need fresh ideas for summer activities? 😎 It’s easy to get stuck in a rut doing the same things every summer. As a teacher or childcare staff member, you have the opportunity to provide...

Center Management

Infant Nutrition 101: What to Know About the CACFP Subsidy

May 18, 2023

Are you hungry for amazing child nutrition tips? 😋 Feeding infants can be a challenge for many childcare providers because they have unique nutritional needs that require careful attention. That's...

Technology

5 Surefire Ways to Get the Resources You Need from Your Center Director

May 17, 2023

Howdy childcare teachers, staff, and admin alike! 👋 Have you been daydreaming about what your classroom could look like with a few more materials or tools? It’s tough to provide top-notch care when...

Education

[Expert Advice] How to Ask Your Boss for New Childcare Technology

May 17, 2023

As technology continues to evolve, many industries have embraced new tools and platforms to streamline their processes and improve efficiency. 🖥️ However, the childcare industry often relies on...

Press

[Press] LineLeader Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc....

May 12, 2023

Irving, TX – May 9th, 2023 – LineLeader by ChildcareCRMhas been named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list. Featured in the May/June 2023 issue, which hits newsstands on May 16, 2023, and...

Education

What Is Montessori Preschool Curriculum? Everything You Need to Know

May 1, 2023

Are you tired of the same old same old? 😴 Then, buckle up. We’re going to dive right into a unique approach to education & learning: Montessori preschool curriculum. Even if your center doesn’t have...

Education

From Burnt-Out to Tuned-In: How the Right Platform Improves the Staff...

April 26, 2023

Do you stress over lost time? ⌛ It’s tough to tackle everything you want to accomplish in a day when you have to remember 6 passwords for every childcare tool. A unified childcare experience platform...

Technology

Why It’s Easier Than You Think to Simplify Childcare Management

April 21, 2023

Your childcare staff is the heart and soul of your center. 💛 And their hard work and dedication are the key to achieving success. But with so many daily tasks and responsibilities, it can be a...

Childcare Experience

Strengthening Bonds: The Power of Connecting Families and Staff at Your...

April 20, 2023

Are you looking to improve family engagement AND retention in your centers? 👨‍👩‍👦 Then, we’ve got the answers for you. It’s time to stop juggling and start managing. Long gone are the days of...

Education

Your Ultimate List of Childcare Data and Statistics

April 19, 2023

What’s peanut butter without jelly? 🍞 What’s a plan without data and statistics? 📈 You want more insight, and we’ve got the solution. Check out well-researched childcare data and statistics from...

Childcare

(5 Reasons Why You Should) Regularly Report on Your Childcare Business...

April 19, 2023

You can't manage what you can't measure. 📊 As a business leader, you make a lot of important decisions that impact your enrollment and profitability. That's why it's important to regularly report on...

Enrollment

How to Improve Center Management with Automation (in 5 Steps)!

April 18, 2023

Manual, time-consuming tasks are eating up 6+ hours a week. ⌛ Have you ever wished you and your staff could save more time at work? Over 60% of workers estimate that they could save six or more hours...

Center Management

New Year, New Daycare Parent Handbook: The Ultimate Policies and...

April 17, 2023

Your daycare parent handbook is a business-critical resource. 📑 It gives families need-to-know info and prevents your team from getting weighed down with queries. Yet most childcare centers struggle...

Childcare

Making the Right First Impression: Optimize Your Enrollment Process to...

April 13, 2023

From initial outreach to registration, the enrollment process is the first crucial step in every family’s journey with your center — and first impressions matter. But with multiple back-and-forth...

Technology

Streamline Operations with 4 Time-Saving Features from LineLeader by...

April 12, 2023

You know your time is valuable, and we couldn’t agree more. That’s why we've released four brand-new features to help you better manage your staff, enrollment, and reporting with ease. ⏰ Let’s dive...

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Technology

Empower Families to Self-Serve with These 4 Proven Tips

April 11, 2023

Self-service options make families happy. 😃 In today's busy world, finding ways to save time is essential. Self-service options help parents manage common childcare tasks on their own time, like...

Childcare Marketing

The Unrivaled Guide: How to Deliver Personalized Experiences and Moments

April 6, 2023

Personalization is essential for both enrollment and retention success. ✔️ Did you know that almost two-thirds of Gen Z consumers (64%) expect brands to provide a personalized experience? And a...

teacher on laptop: better childcare management with technology

Center Management

What's the Real Cost of Disjointed Childcare Management Tools?

April 6, 2023

Tired of feeling like you need an octopus's extra arms just to keep up with all the disjointed tools you're using in your early learning business? We feel you! It's no wonder that educators today are...

children learning: Week of the Young Child

Education

23 Ideas to Welcome Week of the Young Child in 2023

April 5, 2023

Are you ready to join the celebration of our youngest learners? 👧 The Week of the Young Child has arrived, and it's time to get excited! This special week is all about recognizing the amazing work...

teacher on laptop: childcare staffing challenges

Technology

Today's Childcare Staffing Challenges Are Nothing Like Yesterday's

April 4, 2023

If you're anything like us, you've probably noticed a change or two (or 200) in the childcare industry over the past couple of decades. The biggest one is the insatiable demand for childcare staff....

staff on laptop: working to meet revenue goals

Enrollment

How Childcare Leaders Can Meet (and Beat) Revenue Goals!

April 4, 2023

Are you tired of chasing after payments from parents and guardians? 🏃 Does the thought of managing billing and payments give you a headache? Well, you're not alone. Many childcare directors like...

Childcare

The Essential Features of an All-In-One Childcare Experience Platform

March 28, 2023

Do you want to make the family experience the heart of your business? 💗 If so, then you need to consider utilizing one unified platform for everything you need. By doing so, you'll not only...

kids and teacher around a globe - prospective families

Childcare

Unlocking the Doors: Why Prospective Families Are Fed Up With Being Ignored

March 24, 2023

Did you know response time is the single largest driver of lead conversion? 📲

Childcare

How to 10x Your Center's Business Value Before an Acquisition

March 24, 2023

As a childcare center owner, you probably love early education. ❤️

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Education

Can the Right Family Engagement Platform Improve Your Childcare Experience?

March 22, 2023

How can the right family engagement platform improve the childcare experience? 👨‍👩‍👦 With the right tool, you can transform manual tasks into a streamlined childcare experience that builds...

Childcare

Digital Options Are What Families Want (What They Really Want)

March 17, 2023

Look around your workspace right now. Do you see stacks of papers? Sticky notes clinging for dear life to your computer monitor? File cabinets hiding disorganized documents from the year...

Education

Connecting Caregivers: The Vital Role of a Family App in Childcare

March 14, 2023

Are you tired of switching back and forth between your cell phone, your email, and your social media pages just to communicate with your parents? And let’s not even get started with trying to keep...

woman with laptop, happy - online attendance tracker

Technology

Online Attendance Tracker: How to Track Student Attendance Hands-Free!

March 9, 2023

How much time do your staff spend manually tracking attendance? What about managing ratios for all your students? Staying on top of where everyone is in your center at all times isn’t just a pain –...

Childcare

Is It Time to Update Your Preschool Assessment Forms?

March 8, 2023

When you’re training for a marathon, how do you know you’re improving? Are you tracking distance, speed, or how you feel? All of these questions are assessments. From tasting salt in a recipe to...

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Childcare

5 Essential Social Media Best Practices for Your Childcare Center

March 8, 2023

Calling all childcare professionals! 🔈 We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the point. You're probably already on Facebook—75% of your parents are there, after all—but did you know that it's...

Childcare

Make This One Simple Change to Boost Your Enrollment Rate

March 7, 2023

The most important follow-up happens after the tour, right? Wrong. ❌ The most crucial follow-up for potential families starts with the initial inquiry. In fact, the childcare center that follows up...

happy daycare team - track engagement metrics

Childcare

3 Reasons Why You Should Track Employee and Parent Engagement Metrics

March 6, 2023

Only 32% of childcare businesses communicate with enrolled families once a day or more. But today’s families have higher expectations than ever and they want consistent communication from their...

Childcare

Avoid Ad Fatigue: 4 Easy Ways to Keep Your Daycare Ads Fresh

March 5, 2023

People see approximately 4,000-10,000 ads per day. Talk about information overload! 😱 Some of these ads may be plugged into blog articles or emails, others are sent via text, and many are used on...

Childcare

5 Things Every Childcare App Should Accomplish

March 3, 2023

It’s no secret that technology is awesome. 😎💻 From booking an Uber to telling Alexa to read you the news, technology has made its way into all aspects of life as a way to make things easier. And...

family on phone - text templates for engaging families

Education

Free Text Templates for Engaging Families at Every Stage of Enrollment

March 2, 2023

How do you ensure each family is guided through enrollment and beyond? Families now expect an exceptional customer experience with convenient communication options. In fact, 60% of Millennials – your...

childcare worker, improve cash flow despite the economy

Technology

Looking Ahead: How the Economy May Impact Your Childcare Business (Improve...

February 26, 2023

Odds are, you opened a childcare center because you’re passionate about early education. Not accounting and economics. But without a good understanding of your business’ financials, your doors...

Childcare

What Challenges Do You Face Working in Childcare? (The Problem and The...

February 25, 2023

What’s the problem? 🤔 Modern families are looking for seamless, cutting-edge experiences when they choose childcare. When their expectations aren’t met, they quickly switch providers. Though there...

Childcare

LineLeader by ChildcareCRM Earns a High Performer Badge from G2

February 24, 2023

Irving, Texas, February 24th - G2 awards LineLeader by ChildcareCRM with a High Performer badge for Small Businesses. 🏆 G2 is the world’s largest tech marketplace. More than 80 million people...

Childcare

How Can You Improve Lead Response Time? (Tips and Best Practices!)

February 22, 2023

Lead response time is the single largest driver of conversion success. For example, did you know that 80% of Millennials expect immediate responses and 60% of Gen Z are likely to hang up if their...

Education

Why the Right Early Education Software is a Must for Every Center

February 17, 2023

Can you remember the last time you went a day without checking your messages, chatting with a friend, or making a quick payment via one of the many apps on your phone?

childcare business, family engagement, childcare team

Education

8 Keys to Falling in Love with Your Childcare Business

February 15, 2023

Running your childcare business isn’t (always) a walk in the park

Education

Expert Tips for Boosting Family and Staff Retention At Your Center

February 15, 2023

You probably know that an exceptional staff experience leads to stronger relationships with families.

Family Engagement

What Is Family Engagement in Early Childhood Education?

February 13, 2023

Today’s families are feeling the pressure. According to a recent survey from the American Psychological Association, a troubling 70% of parents reported extreme stress regarding their children’s...

Childcare

Why You Should Be Requiring Daycare Waitlist Fees & How Much to Charge

February 13, 2023

Playing ‘the waiting game’ can be a frustrating experience... for everyone involved. Waitlisted families want consistent, regular updates about their enrollment status, which is understandable, given...

Childcare

Millennial and Gen Z Parents: the Who, the What, and the How

February 10, 2023

Are you looking to better understand the expectations of your parents? If so, you're in the right place! Millennials and Gen Z are parents now...we know – time really flies! 🤯 Growing up in the...

Technology

LineLeader by ChildcareCRM Wins a 2023 Cloud Award

February 9, 2023

Irving, TX – February 7th, 2023 – LineLeader by ChildcareCRM is thrilled to announce that it has been named a ‘Winner’ in the Cloud Award for Best Use of Telephony/Unified Communications in Cloud...

children in daycare: families looking for a better experience

Education

Today's Staff Are Looking for a Better Experience: Here’s Why | Staff...

February 7, 2023

Often, the burden of work that should be automated falls on your already-busy center staff. And enrolled families are frustrated with the time-consuming processes they have to navigate while seeking...

family together LineLeader benchmark report

Education

5 Surprising Takeaways from LineLeader's 2023 Benchmark Report

February 2, 2023

There are a lot of moving parts to running your daycare business.

Childcare

Unlock 5 Key Takeaways to Elevate Your Childcare Experience

January 26, 2023

Level up your childcare experience.

Childcare

Deliver the Ultimate Childcare Staff and Family Experience: A Letter from...

January 19, 2023

Dallas, TX – January 19th, 2023

G2 Momentum Badge, professional team in board room

Technology

LineLeader by ChildcareCRM Receives the 2022 Momentum Leader Award from G2

December 28, 2022

Irving, TX – December 9th, 2022 – LineLeader by ChildcareCRM achieved a Momentum Leader award from G2.

Technology

LineLeader by ChildcareCRM Earns a 2022 Fall Leader Award from G2

December 22, 2022

Irving, TX – December 9th, 2022 – LineLeader by ChildcareCRM was named a leader in G2’s Grid® Report for fall 2022.

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Childcare

Expert Tips to Create and Automate Text Marketing Campaigns for Your...

December 20, 2022

Nothing beats simplicity.

Childcare

November 30, 2022

The childcare workforce was down 15% in 2021.

Childcare

4 Tips to Unify Multi-Site Teams in Different Locations

November 23, 2022

Do your teams work well together?

woman with headset: new phone number announcement

Childcare

How to Announce Your Center’s New Phone Number to Families

November 23, 2022

When already busy staff is trying to manage inquiries coming from every direction, some leads may fall through the cracks. 😣 LineLeader’s Enroll module offers a telephony feature that provides a...

Technology

4 Tips For Data-Driven Child Care Enrollment

November 15, 2022

Is the secret to increasing enrollment found at your local ballpark? A few years ago, the movie Moneyball gave us some great lessons in using data to drive results. In the movie, the Oakland A’s used...

Childcare

What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice? And How to Make It a Reality...

November 15, 2022

What exactly is a developmentally appropriate practice in education? 🤔 Developmentally appropriate practice, or DAP, is a set of principles and activities designed to create an optimal learning path...

Childcare

Making Your Parent Portal #ParentApproved | Daycare Parent Portal

November 9, 2022

It’s official—the world has logged on to digital for good. Thanks to the global app addiction, the rise of Edtech, and the boom in distance learners, we’re pretty sure parents have never spent more...

daycare inquiry email template - LineLeader by ChildcareCRM

Technology

Find Out How to Stand Out with New Daycare Inquiry Email Templates

Hispanic Heritage Month originally started as ‘Hispanic Heritage Week’ in 1968. Later, it was extended to a month in 1988. Hispanic Heritage Month spans from September 15-October 15. People typically...

Childcare

Parent Survey Questions: 25 Sample Questions to Help Boost Engagement &...

Irving, TX – September 21st, 2022 – LineLeader by ChildcareCRM was awarded the ‘Momentum Leader’ and ‘Leader’ badges from G2. LineLeader received these merits after collecting user reviews on...

Technology

Multi-Forms Streamline the Registration Process and Offer Additional...

September 29, 2022

Paper-based registration is time-consuming for both families and staff. Staff are asked to print and organize paper forms, distribute and collect paperwork, and then manually enter family information...

Childcare

August 22, 2022

Are you tired of losing revenue each month due to low enrollment? With staff to manage and strategies to implement – it's tough to ensure each center location is nurturing family leads the right way....

Childcare

5 Ways to Save Time & Money During Parent Enrollment Process

August 18, 2022

Did you know businesses spend roughly 8 hours every week managing paper and waste an average of $4,800? Time is your most valuable resource... and in the childcare industry, it’s often scarce. Stop...

Childcare

How to Choose the Best Childcare Management Software for Your Unique...

August 17, 2022

Success in the early learning services business is about so much more than watching the kids for a few hours while parents are at work. From guiding toddlers through circle time to coaching parents...

Childcare Marketing

How to Implement Multi-Touch Marketing Attribution for Your Childcare...

August 16, 2022

33% of marketers believe attribution is critical. Your enrollment process is filled with various touchpoints that guide families through registration. You should understand how families find your...

Childcare

7 Best Practices for Communicating with Families Who Aren’t Responsive

August 15, 2022

How do you get prospective families to respond? Without a response – it's tough to know if families are still interested in getting a tour, joining the waitlist, or registering for care. Only 38% of...

Technology

4 Important Ways to Establish and Attract Your Daycare Target Market

August 11, 2022

Did you know that 73% of Millennials say that valuing their time is important and 40% prefer self-service over human contact with business? This means that it is important to create an optimized...

Technology

Grow Your Business with These 5 Tips from Childcare Enrollment Experts

August 9, 2022

Don’t make your job harder than it needs to be. As a childcare professional, you’re constantly being pulled in multiple directions and rarely have enough time in the day to get everything done. So,...

Childcare

Preschool Drop Off: Create a Better Experience for Families

August 8, 2022

Being a parent means your shadow is now a tiny version of yourself that sometimes clings to your legs instead of the pavement.

Technology

LineLeader by ChildcareCRM Proudly Accepts a SAMMY Award for Product of...

August 5, 2022

Irving, TX – July 26th, 2021 – LineLeader by ChildcareCRM has received a SAMMY Award for Product of the Year in the Very Small Company category. The SAMMYs recognize businesses that have successful...

Technology

6 Childcare Reports You Should be Analyzing and How Often

August 3, 2022

Managing enrollment on pen and paper makes it nearly impossible to know what’s working and what’s not across your centers. Stop letting families slip through the cracks by viewing necessary family...

Technology

LineLeader by ChildcareCRM is Shortlisted for 5 International SaaS Awards

August 2, 2022

Irving, TX – July 12th, 2021 – LineLeader by ChildcareCRM has been shortlisted for the SaaS awards in five unique categories. SaaS (meaning ‘Software as a Service’) businesses, like LineLeader by...

Technology

How to Implement an Effective Childcare Lead Management Process

August 2, 2022

How do you keep track of new leads, their enrollment status, and essential family information? Managing leads on pen and paper is difficult for one center but when you’re trying to enroll families...

Technology

How To Effortlessly Apply for and Use Childcare Grants

July 28, 2022

As a childcare owner, you spend countless hours and energy managing your center. And unfortunately, running a childcare business in 2022 poses a unique set of challenges. Overwhelming but necessary...

Technology

8 Essential Questions to Ask During a Childcare CRM Demo

July 28, 2022

Do you need to streamline enrollment – but don’t have a clue how to do it or what to ask? ChildcareCRM has prepared a well-rounded list of questions to ask during your live CRM demo. Learn how to...

Technology

7 Genius Examples of Landing Pages You Should Duplicate for Your Center

July 28, 2022

Are you missing enrollment opportunities? When companies increase the number of landing pages on their website from 10 to 15, they get 55% more leads. Without landing pages and web forms, parents who...

Technology

LineLeader by ChildcareCRM Secures G2’s 2022 Summer Leader Award

July 26, 2022

Irving, TX – July 13th, 2022 – LineLeader by ChildcareCRM was named a leader in G2’s Grid® Report for summer 2022 – due to high user ratings, substantial satisfaction, and high market presence...

LineLeader wins high performer for small businesses award - G2

Technology

LineLeader by ChildcareCRM Wins G2’s 2022 Summer High Performer Award for...

July 26, 2022

Irving, TX – July 13th, 2021 – LineLeader by ChildcareCRM has received the High Performer Award for Small Businesses in G2’s Grid® Report for summer 2022 – due to high user ratings, substantial...

Technology

LineLeader by ChildcareCRM Earns the ‘Why Users Love Us’ G2 Badge

July 26, 2022

Irving, TX – July 13th, 2021 – LineLeader by ChildcareCRM was awarded the ‘Users Love Us’ badge from G2 after collecting more than 20 user reviews with an average rating of 4.0 stars or higher....

Childcare

3 Things No One Tells You About Starting a Childcare Business

July 21, 2022

In 2020 alone, there were 1,620,029 children enrolled in state pre-K programs in the United States. Starting a daycare business or franchise is profitable, emotionally rewarding, and sustainable –...

Education

Streamline Teacher Communication | Light Bridge Academy Testimonial

July 11, 2022

It’s no secret parent communication is a crucial piece of the ECE puzzle — because if your teachers become isolated or parents feel out of the loop, brand commitment will plummet on both sides.

Childcare

5 Ways Your Childcare Center is Losing Money and Opportunities

July 6, 2022

In 2020, 56% of open childcare centerslost money every single day. While some of the damage has been reversed since then, many childcare centers are still losing family leads and wasting valuable...

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Childcare

Easily Boost Center Management & Master Your To-Do List to Save Time

July 5, 2022

Do you feel like there’s not enough time in the day to complete all items on your to-do list? Sometimes, you think you have time to get everything done but then you’re sidetracked by requests from...

Education

4 Amazing 4th of July Crafts To Do with Your Students This Summer!

June 24, 2022

On July 4, 1776, the United States finally became an independent nation. 🎆 The Fourth of July is a popular day that Americans use to celebrate their independence and patriotism. This federal holiday...

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Technology

How to Choose the Right Childcare CRM for Your Multi-Site Franchise

June 23, 2022

As of 2018, there were 758,000 franchise establishments throughout North America. Childcare franchises are a powerful framework for building a brand focused on educating and enriching a child’s...

Education

6 Ways to Educate and Explore Pride Month in Childcare

June 21, 2022

Did you know that the origins of Pride Month extend back to the 50s? Pride Month occurs during the month of June, and it encourages the liberation of the LGBTQ+ community. As educators, it is...

Automation

A 5-Step Marketing Automation Plan to Optimize Your Enrollment Funnel

June 21, 2022

Are younot responding to prospective families fast enough? With numerous options for childcare centers, it’s important that your centers implement strategies to make the enrollment process smoother....

Education

5 Activities to Celebrate Juneteenth with the Children in Your Center

June 16, 2022

Did you know 28% of Americans know nothing about the holiday, Juneteenth? Holidays are a great way to spread historical knowledge, as well as ensure inclusivity. Finding educational and fun...

Childcare

5 Ways Your Childcare Franchise is Leaving Money and Opportunities on the...

May 19, 2022

In 2020, 56% of open childcare centerslost money every single day. While some of the damage has been reversed since then, many childcare franchises are still losing family leads and wasting valuable...

woman instructing - childcare franchise locations

Technology

Standardize Childcare Enrollment Across All Your Childcare Franchise...

May 11, 2022

Ensure every family receives the same high-quality enrollment experience. As a corporate marketing leader, you’re probably spending a lot of time trying to understand campaign results and ensure...

Technology

Capture Leads from Anywhere with the Exciting LineLeader by ChildcareCRM...

May 3, 2022

Did you know almost 25% of inquiries for your childcare business come from phone calls? But busy, overloaded staff are often unavailable to answer these calls. When they can, contact information for...

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Technology

6 Best Practices to Gain Summer Childcare Enrollments - Without Lifting a...

April 28, 2022

Summer is coming up quickly. If you haven’t already started promoting your summer programs and camps, now is the time. Don’t get caught off guard and let families slip through the cracks. Read on to...

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Education

Support Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

April 27, 2022

How do you support children’s mental health? On average, 1 out of every 5 children in America has a diagnosable mental health disorder. Mental health is vital to a child’s overall happiness and...

Technology

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Communicating with Millennial Parents

April 13, 2022

Did you know that 80% of today’s parents, to children under the age of 12, are Millennials? That means that your center needs to offer the most seamless and convenient process for parents....

childcare crm wins awards from childcare software report by G2

Technology

ChildcareCRM Wins High Performer Award in G2’s Spring Report

April 12, 2022

G2 is the world’s largest tech marketplace that publishes a list of software review scores in their Grid Reports each quarter to provide a high-level overview of a particular software category. For...

Technology

Tips for Effective Team Building in Early Education

April 5, 2022

Beth Cannon is an ECE mentor, speaker, and professional team builder! She loves helping childcare leaders find their purpose, simplify their processes, and create policies that engage and inspire...

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Technology

9 Ways to Organize Your Childcare Enrollment Process

April 5, 2022

Did you know businesses spend roughly 8 hours every week managing paper and waste an average of $4,800? Trying to manage family information, leads, and communications with spreadsheets, sticky notes,...

Childcare

6 Ways to Increase Your Facebook Engagement Rate with Families

March 31, 2022

Did you know that 93% of all businesses use Facebook? This makes Facebook a great platform for engaging with potential parents, but it’s also competitive. If you don’t have a strategy to improve your...

Technology

How to Track Metrics That Matter

March 31, 2022

In business, trends are always changing. 🔀 Information rapidly flows through systems and databases. Data fuels decision-making (or it should, at least). Putting your finger on patterns and trends...

Childcare

How to Create an Engaging Facebook Content Plan for Your Childcare Center

March 28, 2022

Are parents excited to see your Facebook posts? With so many people on Facebook, it’s difficult to grab the attention of your audience. In fact, Facebook is the world’s third-most visitedwebsite....

Childcare

Create a Culture of Contribution That Sticks

March 23, 2022

Chanie Wilschanski, Host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast, is an Early Childhood Leadership Coach, CEO, and Founder of Schools of Excellence. Chanie has worked with hundreds of EC Directors and...

Childcare

5 Best Practices for Designing Childcare Ads on Facebook

March 22, 2022

Did you know that 97% of marketers use Facebook for advertising? Facebook advertising is a great tool to attract and engage with a wider parent audience. Without Facebook ads, your childcare...

family with young children on journey to daycare enrollment - in your enrollment funnel

Technology

Understanding Your Enrollment Funnel is Your Key to Childcare Success

March 17, 2022

Do you know how families are progressing through your enrollment journey? 31% of marketersstated that tracking conversions was one of their biggest challenges. For childcare providers, it’s best to...

Childcare Marketing

5 Ways to Market Your Childcare Business In Your Sleep

March 9, 2022

Marketing your center should be your top priority, but with over worked staff, unorganized paperwork, and no marketing strategy, it can be the least of your worries. The parent journey is a complex...

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Technology

Capture More Family Leads with LineLeader's Facebook Integration

March 8, 2022

Facebook has 2.8 billion monthly active users - which makes it a popular platform for childcare businesses to interact with prospective parents and generate new family leads. In a single day, you and...

Childcare

Top Tour Secrets From a Childcare Millionaire

March 4, 2022

Brian and Carol Duprey are certified childcare coaches, best-selling authors, and motivational speakers. Having 10 centers of their own, they've learned the ins and outs of how to host a childcare...

Automation

How to Save Valuable Time with the Right Marketing Automation Tool

March 3, 2022

How quickly do you respond to prospective families? The likelihood of gaining a high-quality lead significantly drops 21 times if you respond to parents in 30 minutes, compared to 5 minutes. Further,...

Childcare Marketer Using Email Drip Campaigns for Daycare Marketing

Childcare Marketing

Ultimate Guide to Using Drip Campaigns for Childcare Marketing

March 1, 2022

How do you engage prospective families? 59% of marketers say their biggest challenge is having enough time to create engaging content and campaigns that successfully nurture leads. Ensuring every...

Childcare

Navigate Changing Parent Expectations for Your Childcare Organisation

March 1, 2022

For the past eight years, ChildcareCRM has analysed aggregated data from our expanding customer base—composed of more than 4,000 childcare centres—to identify insights and recommendations to scale...

Childcare

8 Tips for Using a Video Marketing Strategy to Attract Childcare Leads

February 23, 2022

Did you know that using video as a part of your marketing strategy can attract new families? If you haven't heard, I’m here to tell you, VIDEO MARKETING IS AMAZING! Video not only has a longer shelf...

Childcare

Best Practices for Childcare Centre Success in 2022

February 23, 2022

After conducting our annual analysis of ChildcareCRM users across more than 4,000 childcare centres, our findings show that the number of opportunities and conversion rates for childcare centres have...

Childcare

How to Communicate with Parents During Classroom Closures

February 22, 2022

COVID-19 has caused 35% of all childcare centersto experience closures and reopenings. Have a plan for communicating these important updates to parents throughout every enrollment stage. Whether...

Education

Reasons Today’s Parent Experience isn’t Working and How to Fix It

February 22, 2022

You and your team have a lot of parents to keep up with. Sticky notes and enrolment binders can only go so far when you’re juggling different stages of the enrolment and retention processes for...

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Technology

5 Childcare Marketing Reports That Drive Enrollment Success

February 17, 2022

Which childcare marketing reports do you keep track of? More importantly, how do you use reporting data to enhance your childcare organization’s enrollment initiatives? 74% of marketers can’t measure...

Technology

7 Steps to Streamline Your Enrollment Process for Parents

February 17, 2022

Are you giving your parents the most ideal experience throughout the enrollment journey? Making sure your center is offering an optimized enrollment process can be a tedious process. However, once...

Education

What You Need to Look for When Selecting a CRM System

February 16, 2022

A CRM (customer relationship management) system can be a powerful tool for improving the success of your business by keeping track of leads, documenting past communications and scheduling future...

Technology

ChildcareCRM Features You Should Use Every Day to Increase Occupancy

February 16, 2022

Your ChildcareCRM software can help you do much more than just store family information and send follow-up communications. Take advantage of ChildcareCRM’s functionality to save time, boost...

Childcare

Ultimate Guide to Enhancing Your Childcare Website for Lead Generation

February 8, 2022

How do you gain new enrollments?

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Childcare

A Childcare Business Owner's Tips | Business Plan for Daycare

February 8, 2022

Tiny Treasures Preschool has been serving children in Northern California since 1997. Founded by owner Beth Fiori, Tiny Treasures’ goal is to develop the self-esteem, education, and social skills of...

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Childcare

Increase Childcare/Daycare Waiting List Conversions with These 3 Tips

February 7, 2022

You've spent hours marketing your center and building a waitlist. ⏰ Don’t let waitlisted families fall through the cracks. Managing your waitlist is just as important as building it - ensure all your...

Children in Preschool with Organized Lead Management System that automates follow-up and waiting list reminders

Technology

LineLeader by ChildcareCRM Helps Manage Leads and Waitlisted Families with...

February 7, 2022

Education

A Must-Have Check List on Email Marketing for Childcare

February 7, 2022

There are a lot of factors to consider when you're trying to market to prospective families or keep current families engaged about the latest news at your centre. Coming up with new marketing...

Childcare Marketing

Tips You Must Know for Stronger Email Marketing Campaigns

February 7, 2022

There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re trying to market to prospective parents or keep your enrolled families engaged with your centre. Coming up with new strategies for childcare...

2022 Valentine's Day Activities for Children in Preschool: Daycare Valentines Ideas

Childcare

5 Fun Valentine's Activities for the Children in Your Daycare Centers

February 4, 2022

Do you and your staff need clever ideas to make Valentine’s Day special for the children at your centers? Holidays are a great time to teach young children about exciting traditions that build strong...

Technology

How to Build the Ultimate Enrollment Packet

February 3, 2022

Registration is a nuisance. Your staff has to spend extra time sending reminders about completing extensive paperwork, while also chasing down missing information and manually organizing everything....

Child in daycare - learn how to use the new tool from ChildcareCRM: Talking Points

Technology

Save Childcare Staff’s Time Using this New Tool for Tours | CRM Childcare

January 24, 2022

Tours are one of the most important conversion points during the enrollment process for your childcare organization. 75% of ChildcareCRM users’ tours take place within 24 hours and the top-performers...

Childcare Professional attracting and capturing leads on Facebook - using posts and Facebook Lead Ads

Technology

How to Grow Your Childcare Organization with Facebook

January 14, 2022

Did you know - 93% of marketers use Facebook for advertising? And with over 1 billion daily active users, Facebook is the largest social media platform for marketing your centers. Often, childcare...

Childcare

3 Keys to Capturing Leads and Boosting Enrollment

January 14, 2022

Are you having trouble capturing leads for your center? Often times, when your staff find it difficult to engage prospects and capture leads, you’re not giving your parents an optimized enrollment...

Childcare

Use Lead Tracking to Focus Your Childcare Enrollment Efforts - Including...

January 11, 2022

How do you monitor the performance of your advertising campaigns? If you're not tracking leads, you could miss out on dozens of new enrollments. Every family that engages with your childcare business...

Childcare

7 Best Practices for Building Your Childcare Center's Facebook Page

January 10, 2022

In a 2021 survey by ChildcareCRM, 71% of owners and directors responded that they use Facebook to help grow their childcare businesses. Facebook allows you to engage both current and prospective...

Childcare

3 Tips for Navigating New Parent Expectations | Use Branded Emails

January 5, 2022

For the past eight years, LineLeader by ChildcareCRM has analyzed aggregated data from our expanding customer base—composed of more than 4,000 childcare centers—to identify insights and...

Childcare

2022 Childcare Business Trends

December 31, 2021

In this episode, Matt Amoia of ChildcareCRM, Scott Wayman of Kanagrootime, and Sierra Rossing of ChildcareCRM discuss best practices for growing your childcare organization in 2022 based on...

ChildcareCRM is a winner in the 2021 X4 Impact report in the category of Top CRM for 2021

Education

ChildcareCRM Named 'Top CRM for 2021' by X4 Impact

December 30, 2021

Irving, TX – 30 December 2021 – X4Impact, the market intelligence platform for social innovation, announced its list of top-ranked solutions in product and leadership categories. This year's honorees...

Education

Yellow Brick Road Enhances Lead Organization and Communication with...

December 20, 2021

Yellow Brick Road Childhood Development Centers relies on ChildcareCRM to optimize their pre-enrollment processes so they can focus on what matters most- the children in their centers. After years of...

childcare provider using facebook to grow childcare business and increase enrollment

Technology

5 Tips for Using Facebook to Generate More Childcare Leads

December 14, 2021

Have you considered how to use Facebook to generate more leads? Facebook is the most popular social media platform among today’s parents and a great way to generate leads from interested families....

Technology

ChildcareCRM Named a 2022 High Performer in Childcare Software by G2

December 14, 2021

Dallas, TX – December 14, 2021 – Each year, G2 releases The Grid Scoring Report. It ranks the top-performing childcare software products based on reviews gathered from their verified user community,...

Childcare

Social Media Marketing Tips from a Childcare Millionaire

December 7, 2021

Traditional marketing has gone out the window. As childcare owners, we must get creative with our marketing strategies if we want to attract and retain families. 👨‍👩‍👦 Traditionally, one might...

Childcare

3 Best Practices for Childcare Center Success | Use Nurture Emails

December 6, 2021

After conducting our annual analysis of LineLeader by ChildcareCRM users across more than 4,000 childcare centers, our findings show that the number of opportunities and conversion rates for...

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Education

3 Ways to Improve the Parent Experience with Self-Service

December 2, 2021

In this day and age, time-saving options are a necessity. ⏰ You and your staff are juggling multiple tasks in addition to the ultimate priority: providing quality childcare. Self-service allows...

Education

6 Reasons Today’s Enrollment Experience isn't Working for Millennial...

November 22, 2021

You and your team have a lot of parents to keep up with. Sticky notes and enrollment binders can only go so far when you’re juggling different stages of the enrollment and retention processes for...

Childcare

How to Be a Childcare Rockstar

November 16, 2021

In this episode, Sierra Rossing is joined by childcare business owner, Child Care Success Academy member, and 2021 Child Care Rockstar - Jamarrion Tabor. Jamarrion is doing amazing things in the...

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Technology

Increase Childcare Enrollment Not Costs – 3 Reasons to Dump the...

November 3, 2021

How many different subscriptions are you paying for? And no, I don't mean Netflix. With so many areas of your business to manage, you don't want to have to call 6 different customer service centers...

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Childcare

3 Ways to Boost Retention in the Pre-Enrollment Stage

November 1, 2021

Are you up to date on the retention timeline? There are 4 (not 3) important dates worth jotting down on your enrollment retention calendar. Each time period has a set of goals you want to accomplish...

three childcare business staff looking at enrollment retention reports

Technology

4 Steps to Track Your Enrollment Retention Rate | Childcare CRM

October 28, 2021

The cost of turnover is extremely high. It's estimated that it costs twice as much to attract new families to your center as opposed to retaining current families. This makes keeping families...

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Education

How to Celebrate Halloween with the Children in Your Center

October 22, 2021

Halloween can be scary for young children. We’ve come up with 6 kid-friendly Halloween activities that are fun and sure to keep your enrolled families happy during this spooky season.

woman reviewing childcarecrm's source of families report on computer screen

Technology

3 ChildcareCRM Features You Should Use Every Day to Save Time

October 19, 2021

Your ChildcareCRM software can help you do much more than just store family information and send follow-up communications. Take advantage of ChildcareCRM’s functionality to save time, boost...

Childcare

How to Operate in Childcare Licensing Excellence

October 18, 2021

Lakeshia Nnamani consults childcare business owners, like you, on how to build high-quality preschool programs so you can maximize profits, attract your ideal parents and stand out in the educational...

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Childcare

Keep Your Daycare Waitlist Engaged with 9 Inquiry Email Templates to...

October 14, 2021

It's key to check in with your waitlisted or 'on hold' families at regular intervals. 👨‍👩‍👦 These touch bases allow you to make sure the families on your daycare waitlist are still interested in...

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Education

What to Expect at ChildcareCRM's 2021 User Event

September 30, 2021

12 years ago, at a dining room table, ChildcareCRM was born. Now, we're stronger, faster, and better than ever with a team of employees spanning two continents and more than 4,000 users all over the...

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Childcare

How to Retain Staff and Enrolled Families at Your Center in 3 Steps

September 30, 2021

Employee and family turnover can take a toll on both your mental and physical health, as well as the financial health of your childcare organization. However, there are 3 tactful ways you can retain...

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Technology

3 Important Dates in The Enrollment Probationary Period

September 29, 2021

Following a child’s start date, most parents give you a ‘probation period’ of 2-3 months to see if they made the right decision for care. These important deadlines include essential steps to ensuring...

woman filling out online childcare registration forms in spanish

Technology

Differentiate Your Center with Digital Multi-Language Registration Forms

September 28, 2021

We’re all looking for ways to streamline repetitive tasks and save time. However, an emerging business trend across all industries is a focus on how to advocate for and serve underrepresented groups...

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