Mastering Zoom: Essential Features for a Smooth Online Professional Development Experience
For all of our virtual sessions we use Zoom to connect, learn, and share ideas. To help you navigate the platform like a pro, we’ve…
Author: Mirriah Lynch
Soak Up the Sun Safely
In this blog post, we dive into the important topic of sun safety and provide you with essential tips to protect yourself and the children…
Protecting Little Adventurers: The Importance of Helmet Safety
In this blog post, we will delve into the world of helmet safety for dayhome providers. As caregivers, it is our responsibility to ensure the…
Creating Safe Outdoor Environments
In this blog post, we will explore the essential aspects of creating safe outdoor environments for dayhome providers. We understand the significance of offering children…
Parent Handbook Google Doc Tutorial
In this Google Doc tutorial we will go over some of the ways to go about editing the Parent Handbook Template to make it your own. Simply watch the v…
EMBOLDEN PDC Commends City of Calgary on Pushing for Increased Safety in
Unlicensed Private Dayhomes Across Alberta
EMBOLDEN PDC Commends City of Calgary on Pushing for Increased Safety in Unlicensed Private Dayhomes Across Alberta February 14, 2023 Calgary, Alberta – Calgary City…
News Release: City of Calgary Dayhome Permit Approved
City of Calgary Dayhome Permit Passed Calgary, Alberta, September 15, 2022 – On September 14, 2022, the City of Calgary moved to implement a mandatory business…
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day 2022
Friday, May 6, is International Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! Embolden PDC recognizes this date for provider appreciation because we feel it …
Poison Prevention Week 2022
Children are smaller and weigh less, which makes them vulnerable to poisoning. Learn about some simple changes you can make in your dayhome to make it…
The Leprechauns Have Arrived!
St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching and it could quite possibly be one of our favorite “holiday’s” of the year! That’s because instead of Christmas…
Importance of Mental Health
As a dayhome provider, taking care of our mental health is equally as important as taking care of our physical health. If we go too…
An Evening with the Alberta Family Child Care Association (AFCCA)
Embolden reached out to the Alberta Family Child Care Association to facilitate an evening of information sharing so that your questions and concerns …
Make This Tax Season a Breeze
Tax season is upon us! And it's the time of year when we all wish we had been on top of tracking our receipts! Whether you plan to do your own taxes o…
Meal Planning
Speed up grocery trips by knowing exactly what you need and save money by reducing impulse buys. We have broken creating a meal plan into four easy st…
How to Set Your Dayhome Rates
Whether you are just starting your dayhome or you're a seasoned pro, the question of what rate should I charge or am I charging too much or too little…
8 Gift Ideas Your Dayhome Provider Will Enjoy
We are letting you in on a little secret! When your dayhome provider says they don’t want a gift it’s a lie. They put their…
Welcome Little Lungs First Aid
Embolden Professional Dayhome Community is committed to the ongoing safety and quality of unlicensed child care in Alberta. We are very excited for ou…
New partnership with Little Lungs First Aid yields new safety training opportunities for child care providers
Joint partnership of Embolden Private Dayhome Community with Little Lungs First Aid yields new safety training opportunities for child care providers Edmonton, Alberta, December 6,…
How to Become a Verified Member
In this weeks blog post we're talking all about becoming a verified member of Embolden PDC and why we need every member of Embolden PDC to take this i…
Random Acts of Kindness to Get Into the Holiday Spirit
Do you have an elf on the shelf but aren’t a big fan of him spying on the children and reporting back to Santa? Why…
How to Create a Peaceful Quiet Time for Children
Implementing quiet time is a great way for providers to combat burnout but also has benefits for children as well. Read on for some strategies to star…
Create Detective Missions For Endless Fun In Your Dayhome
OVERVIEW In this blog post we’ll be talking all about DIY scavenger hunt and escape room type detective missions that you can organize and execute…
Your Voice is Powerful, Help Make Child Care Change Happen
Get involved! The best way to feel empowered is to take action! What might seem like an insignificant step could actually be the catalyst for change t…
A Good Parent Handbook is Essential for Success
What is a parent handbook? A parent handbook is the single biggest document a provider should put together before opening their dayhome. By big we…
Fire Drills are Essential for Your Dayhome
GET INVOLVED: FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2021 3 October – 9 October, 2021 – Embolden PDC is encouraging the dayhome community to get involved in Fire Prevention…
