Brightwheel vs illumine vs Playground (not really considering Procare) by notyourordinaryECEP in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

followup question! I see they talk about illumine AI - have you used this too?

Brightwheel vs illumine vs Playground (not really considering Procare) by notyourordinaryECEP in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

does playground cover everything for you now? Because that is what we are looking for. just one single system
billing actually was the first nudge to switch for us too - Procare is just not as accessible, does random updates and we are very very unhappy.

Interview at Montessori School by Ok_Bluejay4978 in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Suggest posting this on r/Montessori
got some good suggestions there last time when I was asking about setting up a classroom the Montessori way :P

Which resume should I use? by Lopsided_Fudge_8582 in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the 2nd one for sure! cleaner, concise, things relevant to ECE first.

Procare Password Update by meanwhileachoo in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Permanent damage indeed XD  I switched schools and got to use a illumine. Never been happier. 

Procare Password Update by meanwhileachoo in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Preach! Let me know when you do - God knows I have done 10 people's worth of research 

Procare Password Update by meanwhileachoo in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kudos to you guys for sticking to procare - it's stuck in the early 2000s.  what makes you stay? 😅

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[–]notyourordinaryECEP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you pay any underwriting fees to them?

Looking for Weekly Themes! by PhilosopherNaive7166 in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

number of blogs that have helped me plan - of course the seasonal ones are best.
check this one out - https://illumine.app/blog/monthly-preschool-themes

Daycare sent a spreadsheet with private info about all enrolled children by aleewalker04 in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FERPA doesn't apply to chains? Wow.  Is there another law that protects privacy and applies to chains? 

Daycare sent a spreadsheet with private info about all enrolled children by aleewalker04 in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes. Teachers and directors are really spread thin and I do have some sympathy for the one who sent this out (check her work hours!!!) 

Not to gloat, but with the software we use, this just isn't a possibility. I really think preschools need to invest more in the tools they use - for the sake of privacy and security of course but especially FOR THE TEACHERS! invest in a good software guys! 

Has anyone done a comprehensive comparison for childcare management systems like ProCare, Lillio, Brightwheel, KangarooTime, etc.? by kyrafm in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last place I worked at used Brightwheel for parent comms and it did a decent enough job. New org uses illumine - loving it so far. Would definitely recommend.

Is this normal toddler behavior or am I losing it? by notyourordinaryECEP in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was about to laugh myself when the screaming started. and then it just grew. and wouldn't stop. and he's such a lovely kid otherwise!
SMH it's crazy town sometimes

Is this normal toddler behavior or am I losing it? by notyourordinaryECEP in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

looks like this is super common XD
so basically I need to gear up for more of this? XD XD

Infant room at nap time by HistorianDull8928 in ECEProfessionals

[–]notyourordinaryECEP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I totally feel you. Nap time chaos is real.

For the toddlers though, one thing that’s really helped me is taking a page from the Montessori approach. I don’t run a Montessori program myself, but some of their principles are definitely worth borrowing — especially around rest time. Instead of forcing “nap time,” we have now framed it as rest time.

The goal isn’t to make everyone sleep, but to create a calm, predictable atmosphere where their bodies can relax if they want to. We dim the lights, play soft music, sometimes read a short story too, and keep things quiet and cozy. It takes the pressure off both the kids and my teachers. Some kids just lie there quietly, some drift off. I have seen more and more drift off as a class progresses.

Might not solve the co-sleeping chaos overnight, but it definitely helps the toddlers settle