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A nap is not just a break from the day—it is vital work time for your preschooler’s brain. When children sleep in the early afternoon, their brains move new information from short-term to long-term memory. Research shows naps can help your child remember up to 40 percent more each day, building stronger focus and better problem-solving skills.

Missing a midday nap can make it harder for your child to hold onto what they learned that morning. The most powerful naps last about 60 to 90 minutes and happen before late afternoon. Shorter or late naps might not give enough time for deep memory work and can even disrupt nighttime sleep. That’s why regular naps support not only your child’s mood, but also their growing mind.

If your preschooler stops napping too young, their thinking skills and vocabulary may fall behind. Daytime sleep is how their brains protect and grow what they experience in the world. To help your child thrive, protect their daily nap. It is when small lessons become lasting knowledge."

Happy Easter from Katherine’s Playhouse Home Childcare 🐣 Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe long weekend!

A little St. Patrick’s Day fun yesterday. The kids absolutely loved the photo.

This weeks lesson - Rainbows 🌈

If you give a Moose a muffin!

🌿 In-Home Workshop for Home Childcare Providers 🌿
📊 Home Childcare Bookkeeping Made Simple
Local home childcare providers — I’m hosting a small, in-person workshop at Katherine’s Playhouse focused on simplifying bookkeeping and preparing for tax season.
As a licensed home childcare provider, I know how confusing it can be trying to track:
• Parent payments
• Subsidy / fee reduction deposits
• ECE, health & discretionary grants
• What your accountant actually needs
This workshop is designed specifically for home childcare providers and will help you feel organized and confident heading into tax season.
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🗓 Workshop Dates:
📅 Sunday, March 15 at 10:00 AM
📅 Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 AM
⏰ Approx. 2 hours (including Q&A)
👥 Limited to 6–8 providers per session (small group setting)
📍 Located in the Wilmot area
☕ Coffee & light refreshments included
📌 Tax deadline is April 30, so this gives you time to get organized before filing.
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✨ What’s Included:
✔ Understanding different income types
✔ Proper grant tracking
✔ Expense organization tips
✔ What your accountant needs at year-end
✔ Live walkthrough of my coded Excel bookkeeping template
✔ Q&A time
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💰 Pricing Options:
📊 $30 – Excel Templates Only (Parent Payment Tracking & Childcare Expense)
💻 $50 – Workshop + Excel Templates
⚙️ Custom Template Modifications – Starting at $15 (priced based on time and complexity)
The template includes:
✔ Auto-calculating income & expense tracking
✔ Grant tracking (ECE / health / discretionary)
✔ Monthly summaries
✔ Final year-end summary sheet ready to print for your accountant
✔ Additional built-in tracking options
📌 Claimable as a business expense
🧾 Receipt provided
🎉 $100 Amazon Door Prize!
Everyone who attends the workshop will be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card.
Because who doesn’t love a little bonus while organizing their books? 😉
Winner announced at the end of each session!
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📌 Important:
The Excel template is copyright © 2026 Katherine’s Playhouse.
Licensed for individual purchaser use only. It may not be copied, shared, distributed, or resold.
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If you’re interested, comment “WORKSHOP” or send me a message and I’ll send registration details.
Email: [email protected]
Created by a licensed home childcare provider — for home childcare providers 💛

Send a message to learn more

The kids are going to have fun with this light table