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Host creative events like scavenger hunts, family picnics, or outdoor storytimes<\/strong> to build a strong sense of community and show prospective parents what makes your daycare special.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Turn a standard open house into a powerful enrollment tool by making it an interactive event and offering a special sign-up incentive to attendees<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Promote your events widely<\/strong> by using social media, sending email invitations, and placing flyers in local community spots to ensure a great turnout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Use every event as an opportunity to grow your mailing list.<\/strong> Have a simple sign-in sheet to collect email addresses so you can follow up and nurture relationships with new families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Want to fill those last few spots at your daycare? Or maybe you just want more opportunities to engage with parents. From hosting an open house to meet new local families to organizing a scavenger hunt for those who already use your services, throwing a fun event is your chance to build a real community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They help you connect with parents, earn that all-important trust, and show everyone why you’re the best choice in town. Here are 10 creative daycare event ideas you can use to bring your community together and grow your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Playground Candyland‌<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sure, you could just set up kid-friendly board games in an outdoor environment, but that’s not quite as fun as this. Bring the board game to life! Use temporary ground paint to create squares that families can advance through when one of your team members rolls the dice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can make Chutes and Ladders to get kids climbing and sliding, make silly hats for participants to wear, and have prizes at the end for those who complete the game. By keeping it organized and outdoors, it’s possible to follow safety protocols while creating a unique activity for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Virtual parent-child cooking class <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Kids love helping in the kitchen, but parents don’t always know what’s age-appropriate. That’s where day care professionals and trained chefs can help. Enlist the help of a chef from a popular restaurant in town to share a recipe that everyone can enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hold a virtual cooking class that can get children mixing, measuring, and snacking to their heart’s content. Parents can do the serious stuff like chopping and putting the final product in the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Nature scavenger hunt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you’re lucky enough to have some natural parks in your area, you can organize a nature scavenger hunt for families. Most everyone has a smartphone with a camera these days, so create a list of things that parents (or their children) can take pictures of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get creative: they can look for a rock that’s shaped like a heart, a fuzzy animal, a leaf with more than one color on it, or a purple flower. Have participants meet at a specific time to get their instructions. Then, set a timer and see who returns with all the pictures first. One of the prizes can be a discount on your daycare program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Virtual arts and crafts day‌<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Daycare owners are famous for knowing the best arts and crafts projects. What about holding a lesson over Zoom? You can give parents a short shopping list or, for a small fee, create boxes with everything that’s needed to complete the project and have them ready for pick-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Crafting Cheerfully<\/a> has plenty of virtual craft ideas for family fun nights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
This idea is especially good in chilly climates, when families may be looking for something to do on snowy or rainy afternoons. When you provide a solution to a parent’s problem, they’ll come to see that you can help in other ways, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Obstacle courses‌<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Jump over the rock! Duck under the branch! Run around the barrel! In this time of high-tech video games, we may forget how easy it is to create simple, fun exercises that kids (and parents) love. Obstacle courses can take place in any field, playground, or park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t forget to create ribbons for the winning families. Have each team compete for time, rather than against each other, for adequate social distancing. You can schedule each team to race at a specific time to keep the day more organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Silent disco dance party‌<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Silent discos are a fun way to get families active and moving. Have parents bring Bluetooth earphones that can connect with a music system, which you can play indoors or outdoors on a makeshift dance floor. Don’t forget the lights! A silent disco can be held anytime, anywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Parent-child yoga classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Almost every parent would love some time to just breathe — conveniently, that’s exactly what yoga classes offer. Collaborate with a yoga teacher in your area to hold a virtual class that’s designed for both children and parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key to engaging children in a yoga class is to honor their limited attention span. Trained child yoga teachers can make stretching and breathing into a game that everyone will love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Outdoor storytime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Spread out cushions on the ground at a park or outdoor café for children to listen to a story you read aloud. You’ll keep the kids engaged and give parents a break. Provide refreshments and information about your programs that the parents can enjoy while their children are absorbed in the storybook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Drive-in movie night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Drive-in movies are as socially distanced as you can get, and it gives families something fun to do on the weekend. Work with a local radio station for the event so the movie’s audio can be streamed through the radio. Then, simply hang sheets as a screen. Don’t forget the popcorn!‌<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Community cleanup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Finally, there’s not much that brings a community together quite like doing good for their neighbors. Organize a community clean-up at a local park, beach, or roadway where kids can help pick up litter. You can supply trash bags, safety vests, and plastic gloves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. Host a family picnic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes the best events are the simplest. Invite families for a good old-fashioned picnic on a Saturday afternoon. You can host it right on your own playground so the kids have a blast while the parents get to chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make it super easy, ask everyone to pack their own lunch, and you just provide the drinks and some popsicles for dessert. It’s a low-key, no-pressure way for parents to connect with each other and for new families to see your space in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12. Have a parent volunteer day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Parents want to feel involved, but they often don’t know how. A parent volunteer day is the perfect solution. Pick a Saturday morning and have a clear project in mind, like planting a new garden, painting a mural, or organizing the library. Parents get to see your daycare from the inside, meet other families, and feel like they’re truly part of a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13. Invite parents for a coffee morning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The morning drop-off is usually a frantic rush. What if you could turn that chaos into connection? Host a simple coffee morning right after drop-off. Set up a station with good coffee, some pastries from a local bakery, and let parents hang out and chat for a bit. It’s a low-effort way for working parents to meet each other and feel more connected to your daycare’s community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14. Host a toy or book drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Want to bring your community together for a great cause? A toy or book drive is a fantastic way to do it. Partner with a local charity or shelter and invite your current families and the wider community to drop off gently used toys or books at your daycare. This positions your business as a true community hub that cares about more than just childcare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hosting a daycare open house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ready to turn curious parents into newly enrolled families? An open house is your secret weapon. It’s your chance to let families see, feel, and experience what makes your daycare so special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t just give a boring tour. Make it an experience! Your open house is the perfect time to host one of the fun activities we just talked about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think about it. While parents are looking around, you could have an outdoor storytime happening in the corner. Or set up a nature scavenger hunt that guides families through your playground and classrooms. These little touches don’t just keep kids busy; they show parents exactly how you create a fun, engaging environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make sure your open house is a success, follow a few simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Promote it everywhere.<\/strong> Post about it on social media, send an email to your list, and hang flyers at local coffee shops and libraries. Give parents plenty of notice so they can fit it into their busy schedules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Have a welcome station.<\/strong> This is a must. Have a simple sign-in sheet so you can collect email addresses. Now you have an easy way to follow up with everyone who attended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Offer a special deal.<\/strong> Give families a little nudge to sign up. You could waive the registration fee or offer a small discount for anyone who enrolls within a week of the open house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Follow up afterward.<\/strong> A few days after the event, send a friendly “great to meet you” email to everyone who signed in. Remind them about your special offer and invite them to ask any other questions they might have.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Planning and running your event doesn’t have to be a headache. Using an event management<\/a> tool like Constant Contact can help you track RSVPs and send automated reminders, so you can focus on making a great impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to promote your daycare events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You’ve planned a fantastic event. Now you just need to make sure people actually show up. The key is to get the word out everywhere local parents are looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You don’t have to be a marketing genius to promote your event<\/a> like a pro. Here’s how to spread the word:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Shout it out on social media.<\/strong> Create a colorful graphic and post it on Facebook and Instagram. Even better, create an official Facebook event page so people can easily RSVP and share it with their friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Use your email list.<\/strong> The families on your email list are your biggest fans. Send them a bright, friendly digital flyer with all the details and encourage them to forward it to their friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Go old-school with flyers.<\/strong> Never underestimate the power of a well-placed flyer. Post them on the bulletin boards at local coffee shops, libraries, grocery stores, and anywhere else families hang out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Create a page on your website.<\/strong> Make a simple landing page with all the event info in one spot. Include the who, what, when, where, and why, plus a clear way for people to RSVP if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Looking for more ways to promote your event? Check out these event marketing examples<\/a> for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make it easy to promote daycare events and stay connected with families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Events are an amazing tool for building a tight-knit community and keeping your daycare full. But you need an easy way to promote your events, gather RSVPs, and stay in touch with families long after the party is over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That’s where we come in. Constant Contact gives you all the tools you need to manage your event promotion and email marketing in one simple place. It’s all about helping you save time so you can focus on what you do best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ready to make it happen? Start your free trial of Constant Contact today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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