Organizational Strategies

California Begins to Address Drop-in care

http://www.kcra.com/news/local-news/news-sacramento/Proposed-bill-would-impose-rules-at-drop-in-child-care-centers/-/12969376/19328758/-/9l5nhq/-/index.html A local television station broke the news about lax policies at drop-in babysitting stations in California. As a result, their state licensing agency grapples with enforcement. Well, we in Texas are ahead of them there, aren’t we? Our drop-in facilities are covered under the same requirements as are all of our licensed centers. They…

June 19, 2013orgstratUncategorizeddrop in care

Christian Directors' Luncheon in Austin June 20

Directors were excited to share views and ideas at lunch. We will meet Thursday June 20 at noon in Cedar Park, Texas. Emaill for information. info@orgstrat.net

June 17, 2013orgstratUncategorized

New Hire Worries Eliminated

Directors tell me they worry about hiring new people. A solution is on the way: Sharon’s recorded pre-service training: high impact, no fuss for the director, easy for the student. Now the first installment, Developmental Stages is ready. One hour of training, with extra for the Christian center, worth 1 1/2 hour of training. Only…

June 12, 2013orgstratUncategorizedDevelopmental Stages, ECD Pre-Service Training, Licensed Childcare Centers in Texas, New Hires

Summer H20 Activities for Kids

Yes, I really like gardening as an activity for children. Good in so many ways. Great science learning. Great encouragement to healthy eating. Actually the exposure to the microbes and sun is good, healthful in terms of pro-biotics and preventative against depression. I recommend it. Usually in Texas this is springtime, not summer-time activity. BTW,…

May 30, 2013orgstratUncategorized

Calming music for the classroom

Probably most teachers today have a collection of music for their classroom, and most want at least a few selections that are calming – possibly for naptime. I wanted to let you know that my good friend Marlene Nichols has just released an instrumental CD entitled “Healing Waterfalls.” She envisioned it as a product for…

May 20, 2013orgstratUncategorizedcalming instrumental music, Healing Waterfalls, Marlene Nichols

Need an air purifier?

Our toddler room was close to the front door. Even though my teachers were taking diapers out regularly, we needed an air purifier. We had a great center. Very clean. It was not good that one whiff said otherwise. Today I thought I would attempt to serve you with a couple of ideas for cleaner…

May 2, 2013orgstratcoupons, Discount coupons, Health and safetyair filters, air purifiers, childcare centers

Curricula for Christian Centers

In answer to questions regarding Christian curricula, I have begun gathering recommendations. Here is what I have so far: 1. Alpha Omega – available both in retail stores and online (see 2 posts below for a discount coupon), full scope and sequence, covers most areas, rather than just Bible Stories 2.Baptist Weekday Educators Association puts…

May 2, 2013orgstratCurriculaBible based curricula, Christian, curricula, early childhood education, preschool

Coupons posted

Just posted coupons for Alpha Omega products, Country Life vitamins, and air purifiers on my www.powerlearningcenters.com

April 26, 2013orgstratCurriculaair purifiers, Alpha Omega, Country Life vitamins, coupons, discounts

Time to plan now for busy August season

Every year the run up to school starting is the busiest training season. Be sure you book me NOW if you want to see me as school begins. Every year it is tight and directors are planning now. Still may be the best positioned trainer on assessments and the only one who specializes in consulting…

April 11, 2013orgstratUncategorizedAssessments, CDC, clock hours, consulting, ECD, training

See you at the Director's Symposium in Austin tommorrow

Be sure to get in on my Godzillas or Geckos: Evaluations Prevent Firings tomorrow at 8:30 in Austin at the Capitol Area Workforce Directors’ Symposium. This will be the very first time I have offered this seminar. I know it is valuable because on directors’ bulletin board/email lists, the most common complaint is that difficult…

March 21, 2013orgstratUncategorizedECD training, personnel management, Texas clock hours

Get to there. Training, Coaching & Consulting especially for Christian Schools & Preschools

Destiny Discovery: Find Your Calling

Employee Training

Help for new Managers & CDC Directors