Entering a new child care center can feel a bit overwhelming for a young child. Whether they’ve never been away from home before or they’re transitioning from another child care facility, they’ll be experiencing a whole host of adjustments. Even moving from one classroom within the same child care center to another can cause some anxiety for children who naturally like following a familiar … [Read More...] about How to Make New Kids Feel Comfortable in Your Child Care Center, Part 1
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Be in the Know About Trending Pool Floor & Finish Options, Part 1
So many aspects of your outdoor space can be developed well after the pool itself has been … [Read More...] about Be in the Know About Trending Pool Floor & Finish Options, Part 1
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What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 3
Running a successful swim school in today’s competitive market involves a lot of different factors. … [Read More...] about What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 3
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Be in the Know About Trending Pool Floor & Finish Options, Part 2
While you can wait to add many pool enhancements at a later date, there are a few considerations you really need to solidify before your swimming pool is installed. One of them is the floor or finish type. In our previous post, we looked at both state-of-the-art movable flooring as well as the general tile options on the market. Today, we’ll look … Continue about Be in the Know About Trending Pool Floor & Finish Options, Part 2
Be in the Know About Trending Pool Floor & Finish Options, Part 1
So many aspects of your outdoor space can be developed well after the pool itself has been installed, adding to the design motif and ambiance you’re after and equipping your outdoor space well for the kinds of entertainment possibilities for which you plan to use it. As you aim to create a cohesive look throughout your back yard and extend your … Continue about Be in the Know About Trending Pool Floor & Finish Options, Part 1
Concrete Sealer: What You Need to Know, Part 4
When it comes to sealing concrete (see Parts 1, 2 & 3), the two primary types of sealers on the market are penetrating sealers and film-forming sealers. Both types have different strengths and weaknesses. In order to figure out which one is best for your property’s concrete surfaces, you’ll have to consider the type of look you’re hoping to … Continue about Concrete Sealer: What You Need to Know, Part 4
Poolside Safety Tips for Drowning Prevention: Evaluating PFDs, Part 2
In Part 1, we considered the argument against using inflatable floating pool toys for children. Despite warning labels, many parents unfortunately consider these toys to be personal flotation devices and unwisely leave young children who are unable to swim unsupervised in them. Even looking away for a brief moment can lead to tragedy. Of course, … Continue about Poolside Safety Tips for Drowning Prevention: Evaluating PFDs, Part 2
Poolside Safety Tips for Drowning Prevention: Evaluating PFDs, Part 1
From coast to coast, drowning is the number one cause of accidental death among children between the ages of 1 and 4; in Southern California, it is the leading cause of death at home. While there are many causes of drowning, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, many injuries and hospitalizations to both children and adults … Continue about Poolside Safety Tips for Drowning Prevention: Evaluating PFDs, Part 1
Poolside Safety Tips for Drowning Prevention: Added Tiers of Protection
If the significance of one facet of your new swimming pool cannot be overstated, it’s safety. In our previous post, we looked at two ways to aid in drowning prevention: assigning life guard duty and insisting on swimming lessons. Now we’ll dive into two more important topics related to swimming pool safety: providing a safety fence and learning … Continue about Poolside Safety Tips for Drowning Prevention: Added Tiers of Protection
Poolside Safety Tips for Drowning Prevention: All Hands on Deck
As you design and imagine your new backyard swimming pool, it’s easy — and, let’s face it, a lot of fun! — to focus on the visual details. Decisions surrounding the shape, size, and finish of your pool along with decking options, surrounding landscaping, and added structures offer so much potential, that the possibilities can easily have your head … Continue about Poolside Safety Tips for Drowning Prevention: All Hands on Deck
Poolside Safety Tips for Drowning Prevention: Overview
We’re all required to learn the rules of the road before we can legally get behind the steering wheel, and I don’t think any of us would say that that’s a bad idea. However, no such legal requirement exists for swimming pool owners. When it comes to swimming pool safety, though, you as a pool owner will do well to educate yourself about the very … Continue about Poolside Safety Tips for Drowning Prevention: Overview
Concrete Sealer: What You Need to Know, Part 3
Perhaps reading the first two articles in our series (Part 1 & 2) has already convinced you of the importance of sealing your property’s new concrete surfaces. But what if you already have existing concrete at your facility that has never been sealed? The good news is that it’s never too late to seal your concrete. In this article, we’ll start … Continue about Concrete Sealer: What You Need to Know, Part 3