
Teacher wellness at daycare centers has become an integrated part of childcare. According to the National Education Association, teachers are twice as likely to have work-related stress than other professionals.
If you want your staff to bring their A-game to work, you must support their health and wellness. Systematic change becomes necessary to maintain talent retention and support your staff. Help teachers avoid burnout by including their well-being in your business policies.
This includes planning proper leave policies, arranging amenities, and supporting personal development goals. The more you help, the easier it becomes for your staff to cope with the everyday stressors of teaching and caring for young children.
Our article highlights different strategies to support teacher wellness at your facility.
Let’s begin.
Promote Teacher Wellness at Daycare with the Right Resources

Teachers who need a breather make a beeline for the staff lounge. It’s why you should not forget about this space when you’re setting a daycare budget. Ensure your teachers have everything they need at hand during their break.
For instance, access to healthy snacks, reading material, and coffee saves them a trip outside. You can also install healthy vending machines to encourage mindful habits.
Other ideas:
● Set up a reading corner to help daycare teachers relax between classes
● Work with sponsors to get daycare providers discount deals at the local gym or fitness program to promote an active lifestyle
● Create a directory with a list of licensed therapists, general physicians, and other healthcare providers to let new employees know help is a call away
● Ensure you have healthy daycare policies set to fight off germs during flu season
● Sign up for mental health and wellness programs as a group to learn how to live mindfully
● Join the Standout Daycare community to create a supportive network that helps your teachers thrive
In short, create a daycare culture that revolves around health and wellness.
Give Teachers a Break
Daycare staff works more than business hours planning lessons, comforting concerned parents, and managing classrooms. Your dedicated team needs actual time off that allows them to relax and recuperate.
You must set clear policies for personal days, vacations, and mental health breaks.
Here are some things to consider:
● Encourage teachers to take mental health days to help them unwind after a busy month at the daycare
● Set maternity/paternity leave policies to support new parents and retain employees that are starting families
● Collaborate with local sponsors and health centers to promote teacher wellness at a daycare center
Apart from this, ensure your teachers know that they have the option to take a break. A transparent approach can encourage them to take advantage of these policies. That way, they will take time off to get their mojo back.
Support Personal and Professional Development Goals

Many daycare providers are interested in honing their craft through executive and leadership coaching. These professionals can feel stuck in their workplace due to their focus on routine activities and lack of resources. Such a situation can create discontentment.
You can prevent this by encouraging staff to set personal and career development goals.
Ambitious individuals might use personal time to achieve these goals, which can burn them out. In contrast, some teachers may need to learn how to build their skill set.
Signing up for daycare training and business coaching programs can help create equal opportunities for the team. You can opt for 1:1 sessions or group programs to train your staff. The learning opportunity will help them reach their full potential. This will help you extend your workforce capabilities and help your daycare business grow.
What’s more? Help your staff work smarter and not harder. Provide them with online tools to make curriculum development and lesson planning easier.
Let’s Get to Work!
Strategies to support teachers may look different for every facility. Ask your staff for feedback and work with them to start a wellness initiative. Their active participation ensures that your plans fill gaps and solve real problems. Mental health day off, staff lounge facilities, and leadership training are practical steps to promote change.
If you need more help, we can guide you. Contact us today to learn how our Standout Daycare membership supports teacher wellness at daycare.
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