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How to Succeed in Day Care: Directed by Will Mackenzie. With Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith. Brian and Kate are at odds and evens when the parents of overachiever Molly ask them to add math and reading to their curriculum.
- (23)
- Comedy
- Will Mackenzie
- 1988-03-03
"Day by Day" How to Succeed in Day Care (TV Episode 1988) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
- Be Reliable
- Pitch in as Much as Possible
- Don’T Let A Tough Day Ruin Your Mojo
- Put The Kids First
- Show Your Enthusiasm
- Communicate with Your Boss
- Handle Problems with Grace
- Participate in Performance Reviews
- Take Care of Yourself in Your Downtime
Flaking out and not showing up for work has some pretty serious consequences when your job is at a day care. Angela Wolfe, owner of Children’s Lighthouse of Little Elm, Texas, notes that day care centers have to abide by state mandated student-to-teacher ratios, and if you’re not there, kids and/or teachers may have to be shuffled around. So show u...
“Always be willing to help your team,” advises Amy James, franchise owner of Primrose School of Nashville Midtown and Primrose School of Brentwoodin Tennessee. “Offer to help wherever needed with anything. That is the quickest way to learn the school and the surest way to grow with the company! A positive attitude and self-motivation go far in this...
When you’re working with children, there are bound to be hectic and overwhelming days, says Wolfe. Let’s face it: Kids are unpredictable and, at times, uncooperative. You never know who’s going to bite their friend or slime you with their snot. It’s important you don’t take kids’ behaviors personally. After all, they’re just kids. If you don’t love...
In the same vein, you’re going to have some “off” days, as well. Even when struggles in your personal life are consuming your thoughts, you still have to show up for work, put on a happy face and maintain your patience. “For kids, feeling loved and nurtured is important to their development,” says Mary Anderson, early childhood education program di...
Enthusiastic teachers get kids motivated. And employers love them, too. Wolfe encourages early childhood educators to show excitement for learning and for activities throughout the day. It will rub off on kids and get them charged for whatever’s going on in the classroom.
If you’re really feeling overwhelmed, don’t hide it from your day care director. In fact, you absolutely should tell the her, says Wolfe. She may be able to help you with whatever’s daunting to you. “This may be where extra training comes into play,” says Wolfe. “That’s the thing, we will provide extra training for our teachers. If you sit in a hol...
“It is something different every day in child care, but that’s what makes it fun,” says James. Sometimes just accepting that there will be problems and that part of your role is to find the proper way to solve them can help. So can seeking help from your coworkers and supervisor. “Find friends at work that you can problem solve with,” suggests Walt...
Your boss will likely set up a regular performance review to talk about how things are going. It’s standard practice to have these annually, says Anderson. She always has a performance review for new employees at six months. “I want my staff to have input into their review, so we both fill out the same form and then we get together and discuss what...
And don’t feel guilty taking a break from the chaos when you can. Use your evenings and weekends to do activities you enjoy. Rest, recharge and find ways to relieve stress, such as exercise, hobbies and meditation. And remember that vacation days and personal days are meant to be taken. “Schedule a personal day every once in a while to relax!” urge...
How to Succeed in Day Care is the second episode of the first season of Day by Day. Starring: Guest Starring: Co-Starring:
Day by Day · Season 1 Episode 2 · How to Succeed in Day Care and directed by Will Mackenzie. Brian and Kate are at odds and evens when the parents of overachiever Molly ask them to add math and reading to their curriculum.
Episode Guide for Day by Day 1x02: How to Succeed in Day Care. Episode summary, trailer and screencaps; guest stars and main cast list; and more.
