☀️ Summer Enrollment Slump? Ideas to Boost Revenues

Today’s Issue: Vacation is Meant to Disconnect, Summer Time Revenue Ideas, Staffing Reports That Matter, ECE News, = 1 cup of coffee.

Vacation Shmaycation: Summertime is here and this when most of us get the chance to take some vacation to get some deserved R&R and disconnet. Ah, if this were only the case. Seems like employees in the US, Canada, and UK all apparently suck at taking time off while they’re on holiday. (I’m guilty too 👎🏻). The number of employees who reported entirely disconnecting from work while on vacation has plummeted over the last three years. Only 37% of workers say they fully check out. Ouch!

😎 Summertime Dip - New Revenue Opportunities in the Hiding

Almost every business is seasonal. Childcare is no exception. As the school year winds down, many centers brace for the dreaded 😳 summer enrollment drop. ⬇️ Families head out of town, school-age kids find other activities, and your roster starts looking a little too empty.

But there are ways to help offset this dip. Maybe you already do some of these, maybe you don’t.

In our latest blog post, we break down:

• Several proven ways to boost your numbers

• Estimates on how much YOU can make

Keep your cash flow steady, your families happy, and your team fully staffed. We even created some 💰revenue💰 projections and impacts.

👉💵👉💵👉Read the Full Blog Post Here!!

Playing Staffing Tetris 🧱

Based on our readers’ feedback, staffing challenges extend way beyond just finding and retaining quality staff. The next challenge is how to manage staffing needs. Some key areas of focus include the following:

✅ See exactly when your classrooms are over- or understaffed

✅ Match staff hours to real child attendance

✅ Catch overtime issues before they wreck your payroll

✅ Plan ahead for summer, holidays, and seasonal enrollment shifts

We went ahead and did a little research for you to help find the types of reports in your CCMS you can use to tackle these weekly challengers. Check these out!

📊 Key Staffing & Attendance Reports to Run

1️⃣ Daily Staffing Schedule Report

• Why it matters: Spot any gaps or overstaffing before the day starts

2️⃣ Actual vs. Scheduled Hours Report

• Why it matters: Identify attendance issues, frequent no-shows, or staff consistently working unplanned overtime

3️⃣ Child Attendance by Time of Day Report

• Why it matters: Align staffing coverage to when kids are present to avoid wasted labor

4️⃣ Labor Cost / Payroll Projection Report

• Why it matters: Track labor costs as a percentage of revenue and catch overtime early

5️⃣ Seasonal Enrollment/Attendance Trends Report

• Why it matters: Use historical data to staff smarter for summer, holidays, and breaks

👑 Pro Tip: Set recurring reminders to review these reports every Friday afternoon and Monday morning. It’ll save you stress and staffing headaches later in the week.

ECE In The News

🪄Grant Dollars Are Still Around: A $20k grant was recently awarded in an effort to speed up Manistee County in Michigan for participation in the state’s child care benefit program. In partnership with the United Way, the goal is to make sure that access is not only available, but sped up. Be sure to check with local organizations in your area for similar programs!!

How Much Regulation is Good?: The thoughts of regulation scare people and thoughts of deregulation scare the other side. How much is the right amount? This report provides a VERY in-depth look at what matters for the ECE industry.

Check out the report 👉 HERE.

The Internet is a Playground:

🗓️ On this Day in History: In 1692, the first documented Salem witch hanging took place. This dark period in history reminds us that our emotions and fears can actually be scarier than, well, “witches.” 🧙🏻‍♀️

🏖️ Good to Know: Speaking of vacations, looks like there is a “right” way to transition back to work.

⌨️ How’s Your Typing?: This site can test your typing skills. Are you sure you want to find out?

😻 Chomp Chomp: Who would have thunk it? Possums are cute.

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Sources:

• $20k Grant News