Daycare Diaries

There are more grant opportunities for child care providers in NYC. If you are interested in starting your own program, try to take advantage of the Child Care Deserts Grant. If you are an existing provider consistently check the OCFS website for updates on grant opportunities that may be available for us to expand our capacity. Resource Links- OCFS GRANT INFO-https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/deserts/ DANI CHRISTINE's BREAK DOWN OF THE GRANT- https://www.childcaresites.com/danichristine --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Using solution based focus to get through Covid 2022 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Doc for Tots assists in resetting our teaching routines. Early education is not only about the academic lessons its also about the mental health of the children we provide care for. If you are interested in or want more information about Docs for Tots please visit https://docsfortots.org/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There are recovery funds for us small businesses to take advantage of such as, Stabilization Grant that are available until November 30, 2021. Also for anyone who wasn't able to get unemployment there is the Excluded Workers Fund available to assist. Follow Daycare Diaries on youtube for resource links. https://youtu.be/WkTxQ7Jg0og --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There are recovery funds for us small businesses to take advantage of such as, The New York State Covid 19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. Selection decisions have begun. For more information-https://nysmallbusinessrecovery.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Part of the $1.9 Trillion rescue package to help children in poverty is the enhanced Child Tax Credit with some eligibility requirements. This rescue package includes a back to work initiative that will assist with paying for childcare as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Labor shortages and resource shortages are holding back the growth of small businesses everywhere. Are we aware of how we've burned ourselves out trying to keep our businesses open? Let us all keep in mind self care includes mental breaks. Take a break or breaks when needed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hiring, enrolling and resources. The pressure is on now that enrollments are spiking. Are we prepared? Are we mindful of our mental health when helping, hiring and daycare providing? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Enrollments and Remote Learning can be stressful. Be vigilant about what you can handle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Remember the purpose or reason why you started your business or brand --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

3 children's perspective on remote learning, the pandemic and the stock market --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lets keep in mind when planning activities for the day that all children's attention spans are different. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Helping children recognize letters, shapes, colors and numbers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Not only are we providing for the children we care for, we are providing for their parents as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lessons learned so far --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Surviving 2020 as a small business --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How are we all going to continue to run our businesses --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After my rough drafts I took my time and wrote down exactly what I wanted you all to get from listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app