Posts by Caroline Jens
Child Care Fraud Hurts Honest Providers: What Investigators Should Look For
Fraud in the child care industry should concern everyone.
Read MoreHow To Start A Daycare: A Comprehensive Guide
Starting a daycare can be one of the most meaningful ways to serve families, support the workforce, and build a business with long-term community impact.
Read MoreAverage Daycare Rates: Is Your Childcare Center Priced Too Low, Too High, or Just Right?
By Caroline Jens, Co-Founder & Childcare Business Consultant, Child Care Biz Help Last updated: August 2026 Average Daycare Rates for Childcare Centers: Start With Strategy, Not Guesswork Pricing is one of the most important decisions a childcare owner makes — and one of the easiest to avoid. Many childcare centers set tuition when they first…
Read MoreChild Care Enrollment Trends: What Changed in 2026 and What to Expect in 2027
Child Care Enrollment Trends: What Changed in 2026 and What to Expect in 2027 “Why has enrollment become so unpredictable?” It’s one of the most common questions we’re hearing from child care owners across the country. Child care enrollment trends in 2026 have become increasingly difficult to predict. Some centers continue to operate with waiting…
Read MoreOur Favorite Things: Must-Have Finds for Child Care Programs
Our Favorite Things: Must-Have Finds for Child Care Programs At Child Care Biz Help, we’re all about making your life easier as you build strong, sustainable programs neighborhood by neighborhood. Whether you’re running a startup, growing an existing center, or leading a ministry program, we know how important it is to have the right tools…
Read MoreWhy Great Child Care Teachers Quietly Leave, And What Strong Centers Are Doing Differently
Why Great Child Care Teachers Quietly Leave, And What Strong Centers Are Doing Differently In early childhood education, staffing challenges rarely begin with a resignation letter. Most of the time, they begin months earlier. A teacher who once brought energy into the classroom becomes quieter. A dependable team member starts calling out more often. Passion…
Read MoreMeet Benji F: The Bounciest, Most Patriotic Boxer Ever
Meet Benji F: The Bounciest, Most Patriotic Boxer Ever Hey there, fellow freedom-loving friends in early childhood education! Grab your coffee (or a squeaky toy), because we’re rolling out the red, white, and blue carpet for the official mascot who’s about to turn your centers into full-on patriotic playgrounds filled with giggles and goosebumps. Say…
Read MoreRaising the Future: Why America’s Next 250 Years Start in Childcare
Why America’s Next 250 Years Start in Childcare In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday, a moment known as the Semiquincentennial. While the United States Declaration of Independence marks the official milestone, this isn’t just a historical celebration. It’s a checkpoint. For 250 years, America has been built by families, families who…
Read MoreRon DeSantis America 250 Event: Teaching Kids Faith, Leadership & American Values
Thursday, April 23rd — A Small-Town Mom, Four Kids, and a Big Moment for America If you had told me earlier this week that I’d be standing in our tiny hometown, surrounded by my four homeschooled kiddos and their homeschool friends, watching Ron DeSantis speak just down the road from our house… I probably would’ve…
Read MoreWhy It Pays to Work with Architects Who Know Child Care, Especially in Church-Based Programs
When a church steps into the journey of offering child care, the vision is heart-driven: to serve families, support ministry, and impact next generations. But somewhere along the path, that vision meets one of the toughest gates: design + facility planning. One of the biggest decisions you’ll make is who designs your child care space.…
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