People Skills

Individuals that are in a position of power must have the proper people skills. People skills are when individuals have the ability to communicate effectively in a positive fashion with their employees. People skills are very important because as we all know it is not what you say that matters all the time, but howContinue reading “People Skills”

Are You Ready for Your Licensing Inspection?

If you are not ready for your licensing inspection is it because you do not feel prepared? Is this your first licensing inspection? Are you new to the center? Or is your program director on vacation? If you find yourself in any of the above mentioned situations I have listed ways to reduce any anxiety or frustrationContinue reading “Are You Ready for Your Licensing Inspection?”

Are You Hiring The Right Person For The Job? Ways to recruit, hire, train, and retain the right person.

When you hire the right person for the job and provide the needed training, the chances of the person staying at the center are higher. The goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children by hiring, training, and retaining the right person for the job. A well trained staff will ultimatelyContinue reading “Are You Hiring The Right Person For The Job? Ways to recruit, hire, train, and retain the right person.”

Infant Primary Caregiver

The role of the primary caregiver is to function as the surrogate parent while the infants are in care. The State of Michigan defines the role of the primary caregiver as the individual directly responsible for the following: verbal and physical interactions, primary responses to the infant’s physical and emotional needs, and ongoing interaction withContinue reading “Infant Primary Caregiver”