09/03/2026
For child care providers: It’s a great time to make plans for the kids in your care and to think about goals. Here are some steps you can take to move through the planning process.
Step One: Reflection
Go over the last year and think about what went well and what needs improvement. Consider the following categories: arrival and departure, parent communication, indoor and outdoor environment, snacks and meals, nap time, arts and crafts, and any other parts of your program.
Step Two: Goal Setting
Create a few goals and specific steps to complete them based on what you want to improve.
Step Three: Planning
Map out routines, food, themes, and craft projects. Check out the ECE Shared Resources platform, www.eceresourcesca.org, for classroom activities, business resources, and helpful templates that are free for all CA child care providers.
Step Four: Checking In
Every few months, look at your goals and plans to see how it’s going and what you can do to continue to move toward achieving them. You can also view your profile on mychildcareplan.org and update any information that has changed.
We hope this is helpful for you as you envision what your program can look like for the school year and move toward making that a reality.
