Effective communication is important to a daycare center's success. This includes not only working with the kids but also the center administrators communicating clearly and regularly with their staff members and with the parents of the children who are enrolled in the center. Good communication encourages improved cooperation, can prevent misperceptions and mismatched expectations, and foster a team approach to caring for the children. Daycare administrators should use a mix of verbal, written, and electronic means to communicate with both parents and staff.