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Advice for first-time child care providers video
Advice for first-time child care providers
If you have recently opened a home child care or taken a position at a child care center, we know you probably have a lot of questions. We’ve compiled some advice to help you in your journey.
Tip One: Learn from other child care veterans. See what works and what doesn’t in the early care and education industry. Seek out mentor opportunities where you can learn what they do and receive input on your own child care plan. When you learn from others, it’s also important to find your differentiator. What makes you different from competitors? Showcase what you do best to draw in families.
Tip Two: Pay attention to your facility. Constantly be on the lookout for potential hazards or ways you can improve your classroom space. Think about it like this… would you send your own children to your program? Why or why not? If so, work hard to make it even better than you thought it could be. Implement new techniques and activities to make your students and their families happy.
Tip Three: Tailor your lesson plans for various learning styles. Every child learns differently. Some may learn by listening while others need to touch or explore while you are teaching. To meet your student’s individual learning needs, make your lesson plan appeal to various learning styles.
Tip Four: Never stop learning. To make sure your facility is on track for success, always focus on professional development. Attend professional meeting and join early care and education groups. Attend conferences and enroll and online learning programs. Collaborate and learn from others in your field.
The benefits of focusing on professional development are endless.
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