What is your current work team like? Take a moment and think about how you feel about them, how you operate, your culture, delegated tasks, etc. Building a strong team takes time, periodic re-evaluation, and consistency. Focusing on the following tips will only make things run more smoothly and improve positivity ratings. At Casa, we…
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Meet Iris! Shorewood’s Center Director
At Casa Shorewood, we are happy to have such amazing Center Directors be part of our team. Get to know Iris this week! Iris began her career at Casa as a substitute teacher in July 2020. She quickly became a Lead Teacher and positively contributed to this center and her classrooms. After grasping what makes…
Our Experiences at NPH Mexico!
Written By Natalie Standridge, CEO & Founder, Casa de Corazón Have you ever had a moment where you felt like all the random components of your life suddenly made sense? Like the plethora of crazy and convoluted experiences you have navigated thus far, the suffering and the joy, the grit and the serendipity, were perfectly…
Building Genuine Relationships With Families
We know that building a partnership between parents and teachers is crucial for our little ones. It can be difficult to cross certain barriers as some teachers might not feel comfortable giving advice to parents. As a Center Director or Franchise Owner, you must first work to establish genuine relationships with your families. Establishing these…
Tips & Ideas for Successful Giving Back Initiatives
Did you know that 71% of employees say it is imperative to work for a business that gives back? Today, people want to work together and build stronger communities. As a result, they are paying attention to local issues and doing something about it, whether it’s through collecting donations or forming groups to help in-person. …
5 Tips for Training New Employees
Training a new employee can be a challenge. You’re excited that someone new is joining your team, but along with taking the time to train them, you still have to do your job. So in the middle of this excitement and stress, you might neglect training a bit and leave the individual to figure things…
Meet Katie! Staff Development Coordinator
Meet our wonderful Staff Development Coordinator, Katie Herdan! Katie first began her time at Casa as an Administrative Assistant at our Maple Grove location. Her passion for early education and love for Casa led her to the Center Director position at Edina for three years. Working through these different roles gave Katie an in-depth view…
100 Voices of Casa
At Casa, we are always looking for innovative ways to grow and further our core values. We seek to be unique. We seek to be trailblazers. We seek to challenge and shape the childcare industry. Every year, our leadership team launches an average of five innovative ideas to positively impact the lives of everyone in…
Meet Javi: Our Human Resources Specialist!
Meet Javi, our Human Resources Specialist! Javi has been an integral part of Casa’s transformation in the last 6 years. When she first graduated with a double major in Communications and Hispanic Studies, Javi wanted to be able to use her degrees and found Casa. She began as an Administrative Assistant, then moved on to…