Questions to Ask on a Daycare Tour: A Parent’s Checklist
The questions to ask on a daycare or preschool tour, from teachers and curriculum to safety, meals and cost, plus what to watch for while you’re there.
Minnesota CCAP 2026: Income Limits, Eligibility & How to Apply
By CKA Executive Leadership Team · Published August 11, 2026 Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps eligible working families afford quality child care by subsidizing part of the cost. If you’re a Minnesota parent who is working, in...Starting Daycare or Preschool: A Parent’s Guide to Easing the Transition
By CKA Executive Leadership Team · Published August 11, 2026 Starting daycare or preschool is a big transition, for children and parents alike. A new classroom brings new teachers, new friends, new routines, and a new rhythm to the day. Some children jump right...Why a Top Workplace Means Better Child Care
Here’s why happy, supported teachers make all the difference.
The Heart Behind Early Childhood Education
We recently celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week across all 13 of our centers — meet the people who make CKA feel like family.