Leading in Times of Uncertainty in Child Care – Special Report

We are all living through a time of uncertainty. A public health crisis is sweeping the world. Some centers are mandated to close. Others have been deemed essential to the city and asked to stay open. No matter which side you are on, we know the next few weeks and months will be hard, but we will get through this. The current state we are all in is one none of us have been through before, and one we will remember for a long time. As hard as it is to think about, this will not be the only time your child care center will face uncertainty. We can use this time as a way to plan for the future.

Are you prepared for a fire or other natural disaster? What happens when the next recession hits? Do you have a plan in place if you are forced to close or are hit with a drastic drop in enrollment because of something out of your control? 

We encourage you to use this time to take some mental notes. Keep a running list of questions. Be innovative in how you can serve your families, staff and the community in this time..that just might change the way you do business in the child care industry once we get through it. 

No one has all the answers, and we are all navigating this together. We are here for you if you need us! Let us know how we can help - Send us an email

RESOURCES:

• Addressing COVID as a Leader in Child Care
• Coronavirus Resources - HiMama
• Childcare Network's Real Time COVID-19 Crisis Response - HINGE Brokers
• Online Resources to Keep Kids Busy While Working from Home - HiMama
• Talking to Kids About COVID-19 - HiMama
• Keeping Parents Engaged During COVID-19 Lockdown - HiMama
• Early Care & Education Consortium
• Child Care Aware of America
• CDC Guidance for US K-12 Schools & Childcare
• Business Insurance Options - Mississippi Business Journal
• SBA Changes to Business Loans - Fountainhead Commercial Capital (Facebook Live)

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

Caroline Jens, Owner, Child Care Biz Help is an innovative leader in the child care industry. Her background of finance paired with being an Executive Director of a multi-location center gives her a unique ability to see all aspects of child care centers.

Justina Paterson, Chief Marketing Officer, Child Care Biz Help is an asset to the industry on many levels. Her background in design and marketing, paired with her time spent in a classroom and in leadership gives her a unique viewpoint when it comes to the industry.