Childcare by Design Coaching

Childcare by Design Coaching

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Helping Leaders and Educators in the field of Early Childhood Education, by elevating their skills and cultivating better work culture.

We want to make sure clients stop saying "it's just the way it is" and are properly trained to tackle tricky situations When you got into childcare, you imagined:
• A team that worked well together and ran the day like a well-oiled machine
• Engaging and educational experiences for children
• High quality
• A culture that other programs would envy

This doesn’t happen by accident, but by Design! C

Photos from Childcare by Design Coaching's post 05/29/2026

Your team is your greatest investment. Give them the tools to thrive.

Whether you're looking to strengthen classroom management, improve parent communication, build leadership skills, support inclusion, or create stronger team culture, our upcoming workshops are designed to provide practical strategies that educators can implement immediately.

✔ PD Funding Approved
✔ Interactive & Practical Learning
✔ In-Person and Online Options Available
✔ Designed Specifically for Early Learning & Childcare Professionals

Invest in professional development that creates lasting impact for children, families, and educators.

Browse our upcoming workshops and secure your spot today. Your next great idea, strategy, or breakthrough could be just one workshop away.

Discover all of our PD funding approved workshops on our website in our bio.
https://www.childcarebydesign.ca/workshops

05/28/2026

Tired of drowning in paperwork and clutter?

The SYNC Digital Childcare Planner by Childcare by Design helps childcare leaders stay organized, efficient, and audit – ready – without piles of binders, sticky notes, or overflowing drawers.

Designed specifically for childcare programs, SYNC gives you one sleek digital space to manage the day – to – day operations of your centre with ease.

Daily tabs and planning tools
Audit & inspection tracking
Notes and documentation storage
Allergy and behaviour tracking
Real – time child location tracking
Activity and material organization
Craft supply & game inventories
Everything you need – all in one place

We all know how quickly paperwork adds up in childcare. SYNC helps you replace the chaos with systems that are clean, simple, and easy to access in seconds.

No more digging through filing cabinets or searching for misplaced forms. The information you need is always at your fingertips.

It’s time to simplify your systems and run your childcare business with confidence.

Start your journey toward a more organized childcare program today. Find the SYNC Digital Childcare Planner here: https://www.childcarebydesign.ca/digital-childcare-planner or on our website in our bio.

Music:
"Vibe Ace" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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05/26/2026

As an ECE, you never want to be standing in front of a group of children thinking:
“Okay… now what?” 😅

Whether it’s a rainy day, a low-energy afternoon, campfire time, transition struggles, or one of those long summer days where your group needs something right now… you need ideas you can actually grab quickly and use immediately.

That’s exactly why I created Back Pocket Games.

A practical collection of over 100:
🎵 Songs
🎲 Games
🏃 Movement Activities
🔥 Campfire Ideas
🎨 Craft Recipes
🌎 Multicultural Activities
⚡ High Energy Games
🪫 Low Energy Games
🏕 Camp Activities
🏁 Races & Relays

No complicated prep.
No scrambling for ideas last minute.
No spending hours searching Pinterest.

Just open the book, pick an activity, and go.

Whether you’re a:
👩‍🏫 Teacher
🏕 Camp Counselor
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent
🧸 Childcare Educator

Back Pocket Games was created to help you bring more connection, fun, movement, and engagement into your day — without making your job harder.
Get it for yourself from the shop in our Linktree!
https://www.childcarebydesign.ca/back-pocket-games

05/25/2026

Tired of constantly refereeing playtime conflicts?

The Play Together Lab helps children learn the social skills they need to play well with others — including turn-taking, joining group play, handling disappointment, solving disagreements, and communicating respectfully.

Through a 16-week curriculum of games, role play, movement, and guided coaching, children practice one new social-emotional skill each week.
Healthy play is not automatic. It is taught, practiced, and built over time.

Get the Play Together Lab through the link in bio.
https://www.childcarebydesign.ca/play-together-lab

Photos from Childcare by Design Coaching's post 05/22/2026

3 Don'ts that Childcare workers/Parents need to know!

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05/15/2026

Ever had a moment with kids where your activity flopped… and now everyone’s staring at you waiting for the next thing?

That’s exactly why Back Pocket Games was created.

Quick, easy-to-use games with little to no setup — ready anytime you need to save the moment, fill transition time, boost engagement, or keep kids entertained on the go.

Perfect for:
• Parents
• Educators
• Dayhome providers
• Camp counsellors
• Coaches & caregivers

With games organized by mood, setting, group size, and time available, you’ll always have something fun ready in your back pocket.

No prep. No stress. Just instant fun.


'Tomorrow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au See less

05/15/2026

Many educators struggle with:
-Difficult conversations
-Fear of saying the wrong thing
-Handling complaints professionally
-Emotional parent interactions
-Leading meetings with confidence

That’s exactly why we created the Parent Care Mastery Workshop.
This workshop gives childcare teams practical tools they can actually use in real-life situations.

Inside the workshop, participants learn how to:
-Navigate difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy
-Respond to feedback without becoming defensive
-Build trust with families
-Confidently lead productive parent meetings
-Communicate clearly during challenging situations
Through real childcare scenarios, hands-on activities, leadership tools, and practical scripts, educators leave feeling more confident, prepared, and supported.

Because strong parent relationships don’t happen by accident.
They’re built by design.

Book a workshop through the link in our bio

https://www.childcarebydesign.ca/workshops -workshop

05/13/2026

Circumstances that adults don't need to even think about are sometimes the circumstances that children struggle with the most.

Children are not born with the knowledge to be able to navigate every situation. If a repeated behavior is becoming a problem, consider vocalizing or even demonstrating the proper way to do it. Children follow in adults footsteps, so be the role model for them. If they don't take off their boots when they come in, do it with them. If they cry when parted from their device, show them how you respond when parted with your own.
Sometimes all children need is someone to explain how a situation should be handled.

Follow us to become a Childcare Pro, and go to the linktree in our bio to get a free sample of our "Play Together Lab."




Music from (free for Creators!):
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05/06/2026

"Not right now" doesn't mean never!
Helping kids understand this helps teach patience and cultivate healthy social habits in the future.

Involve children in activities they are eager to join in on by encouraging them to spectate while they wait for their turn so they do not become discouraged. This helps those involved by not breaking up their play so that the fun can last.

Follow us to become a Childcare pro!

Photos from Childcare by Design Coaching's post 01/30/2026

📣 Calling all School Age Care Educators

Join us for the Evolve School Age Care Conference, a thoughtfully designed event offering practical workshops, inspiring presentations, and valuable opportunities to connect with fellow educators.

This is your chance to learn, share, and grow—bringing fresh ideas and strategies back to your program. Tag your team and register today! https://www.childcarebydesign.ca/2026-evolve-school-age-care-conference

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