CLASS TITLE:
Family Child Care OR Child Care Center: Live Virtual
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GrowNJKids@ssw.rutgers.edu or
732-258-5203 for support.
This training and accompanying materials were developed by Early Education Business Consultants in collaboration with Grow NJ Kids Training Services at the Institute for Families at Rutgers School of Social Work on behalf of the NJ Department of Human Services. Any use of this curriculum is prohibited without the written consent of the Institute for Families and Early Education Business Consultants.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Institute for Families
120 Albany Street, Tower One, Suite 503
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
earlychildhood@ssw.rutgers.edu
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COMPANY
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Welcome to the Lab
Process & Systems Optimization
Introduction
Learning Lab Description
In this learning lab, participants will learn how to design and improve the core processes that keep a child care center running smoothly. Through real scenarios and collaborative activities, you’ll practice creating systems that boost efficiency, ensure consistency, and help you lead with confidence every day.
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Learning Lab Objectives
01.
02.
03.
Design and document clear, effective processes using simple tools and templatesare stories.
Evaluate and adapt real examples to fit your center’s specific needs and challenges.
Identify the essential processes that support efficient and consistent child care operations.
Activities
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Think about one daily routine at your program. Does it happen the same way every day, or does it change depending on who is working?
Discussion Question
Identify: Process Spotting and Discover How It’s Done
Identify the essential processes that support efficient and consistent child care operations.
Experiment Phase
Instructions
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Review the sample task process provided (e.g., drop-off procedure, enrollment checklist, billing process). Identify how each process is structured: what’s clear, what’s missing, and which steps ensure consistency. Take notes on lessons that could be applied to your own program.
Reflection & Debrief
How might consistent processes impact staff, families, and children?
Activities
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
“If you can’t describe what you are doing as a process, you don’t know what you’re doing.” – W. Edwards Deming
Quote
Document: Process Check-Up, How It Should Be
Design and document clear, effective processes using simple tools and templates.
Experiment Phase
Instructions
View Link
Choose one process from your program (e.g., parent communication, snack routine, billing). Fill out the template to document: How it is (current reality) How it should be (ideal process).
Reflection & Debrief
Which step in your process is most prone to inconsistency?
Activities
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Think about a time you achieved a goal successfully. What made it achievable? Was it clear, measurable, and realistic?
Reflection Question
Implement: SMART Process Goals, Making it Happen!
Evaluate and adapt real examples to fit your center’s specific needs and challenges.
Experiment Phase
Instructions
Review the 2–3 realistic opportunities you identified in Activity 2. Pick one process improvement to focus on first. Use the SMART framework to write your goal and its action plan. Share your SMART goal with a partner or small group for feedback.
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Reflection & Debrief
Which part of your SMART goal feels most challenging?
Please take a moment to fill out the class survey
Technical Assistance
Schedule an appointment!
- Individualized support for your specific business goals
- Experienced ECE Business Coaches
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CLASS TITLE: Family Child Care OR Child Care Center: Live Virtual
Next
Contact Grow NJ Kids Training Services at GrowNJKids@ssw.rutgers.edu or 732-258-5203 for support.
This training and accompanying materials were developed by Early Education Business Consultants in collaboration with Grow NJ Kids Training Services at the Institute for Families at Rutgers School of Social Work on behalf of the NJ Department of Human Services. Any use of this curriculum is prohibited without the written consent of the Institute for Families and Early Education Business Consultants. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Institute for Families 120 Albany Street, Tower One, Suite 503 New Brunswick, NJ 08901 earlychildhood@ssw.rutgers.edu
Next
OUR COMPANY
www.earlyeducationbusiness.com
www.earlyeducationbusiness.com
Access a link sent to the chat to access the padlet resources
Find section and resource by scrolling left/right and up/down.
Click on the link sent to the chat
Tap resource.
Upcoming Sessions
Visit the link to know more about our upcoming classes:
Flippingbook link
Welcome to the Lab
Process & Systems Optimization
Introduction
Learning Lab Description
In this learning lab, participants will learn how to design and improve the core processes that keep a child care center running smoothly. Through real scenarios and collaborative activities, you’ll practice creating systems that boost efficiency, ensure consistency, and help you lead with confidence every day.
View Lab
Learning Lab Objectives
01.
02.
03.
Design and document clear, effective processes using simple tools and templatesare stories.
Evaluate and adapt real examples to fit your center’s specific needs and challenges.
Identify the essential processes that support efficient and consistent child care operations.
Activities
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Think about one daily routine at your program. Does it happen the same way every day, or does it change depending on who is working?
Discussion Question
Identify: Process Spotting and Discover How It’s Done
Identify the essential processes that support efficient and consistent child care operations.
Experiment Phase
Instructions
View Link
Review the sample task process provided (e.g., drop-off procedure, enrollment checklist, billing process). Identify how each process is structured: what’s clear, what’s missing, and which steps ensure consistency. Take notes on lessons that could be applied to your own program.
Reflection & Debrief
How might consistent processes impact staff, families, and children?
Activities
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
“If you can’t describe what you are doing as a process, you don’t know what you’re doing.” – W. Edwards Deming
Quote
Document: Process Check-Up, How It Should Be
Design and document clear, effective processes using simple tools and templates.
Experiment Phase
Instructions
View Link
Choose one process from your program (e.g., parent communication, snack routine, billing). Fill out the template to document: How it is (current reality) How it should be (ideal process).
Reflection & Debrief
Which step in your process is most prone to inconsistency?
Activities
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Think about a time you achieved a goal successfully. What made it achievable? Was it clear, measurable, and realistic?
Reflection Question
Implement: SMART Process Goals, Making it Happen!
Evaluate and adapt real examples to fit your center’s specific needs and challenges.
Experiment Phase
Instructions
Review the 2–3 realistic opportunities you identified in Activity 2. Pick one process improvement to focus on first. Use the SMART framework to write your goal and its action plan. Share your SMART goal with a partner or small group for feedback.
View Link
Reflection & Debrief
Which part of your SMART goal feels most challenging?
Please take a moment to fill out the class survey
Technical Assistance
Schedule an appointment!
NJ Shared Resources Website
njsharedresources.org