274: Is Authority in Early Childhood Leadership About Being Bossy or Brave?
11 Sep 2025
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273: How Can You Transform Your Childcare Center with Creative Staffing Solutions? With Cindy Lehnhoff
09 Sep 2025
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272: Meet the Hosts of Childcare Conversations! Hijacked Episode with Erica Saccoccio
04 Sep 2025
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271: The Greatest Comfort: Why Loveys Matter in Early Childhood with Diane Goyette
02 Sep 2025
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270: How Can Event-Based Childcare Transform Your Business? With Hope King
28 Aug 2025
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269: How Can Child Care Leaders Make Confident Decisions Under Pressure?
26 Aug 2025
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268: How Can Child Care Centers Thrive Amid Budget Cuts and Challenges? With Bianca and Trina
21 Aug 2025
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267: How Can Podcasting Transform Your Child Care Program? With Yulonda Smith
19 Aug 2025
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266: Unleash the Power of Play: Why Big Body Play is a Game Changer with Trevor Newton
14 Aug 2025
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265: The Best Ways to Combine Play and Literacy for Early Learners with Melissa McCall
12 Aug 2025
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264: Awareness months and connecting with community
07 Aug 2025
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263: How Can Collaboration Transform Your Childcare Business? With Noelle D'Intino
05 Aug 2025
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262: Unlocking the Power of Self-Regulation in Early Childhood Education With Dr. Teri DeLucca
31 Jul 2025
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261: The Dynamic Duo of ChildMYnder: Lessons in Love, Business, and Adaptability!
29 Jul 2025
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260: The Best Strategies for Building Emotional Connections with Kids! With Diane Goyette
22 Jul 2025
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259: Embrace Your Unique Leadership Style and Inspire Your Team
15 Jul 2025
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258: The Best Strategies for Financial Health in Early Childhood Education with Kathy Ligon
10 Jul 2025
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257: How Can We Transform Childcare for Children with Special Needs? With Carson Wagner
08 Jul 2025
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256: Building a Childcare Empire: Princess's Inspiring Journey in Early Education.
01 Jul 2025
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255: Your Childcare Center is More Than Just a 'Daycare'
24 Jun 2025
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254: The Comprehensive Guide to Compliance in Early Education! With Lynn Wenger
17 Jun 2025
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253: Get Ready for the Born To Teach Conference with Latrice Galloway
10 Jun 2025
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252: The Greatest Challenges Facing Childcare Today with Dr Jamalynn Lewis
03 Jun 2025
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251: The Best Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Childcare Staff with Vernon Mason Jr.
27 May 2025
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250! Our Best Tips for Your Childcare Center 🌟
20 May 2025
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249: How Mentorship Can Elevate Your Childcare Program with Tafta Miller
13 May 2025
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248: Creating Safe and Engaging Playgrounds with Alisha Kriege
06 May 2025
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247: Balancing Enrollment and Staff Retention in Childcare with Chanie Wilschanski
29 Apr 2025
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246: Become Prepared for the Unexpected: How to Create an Oh Sh*t Fund
22 Apr 2025
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245: How to Integrate Play-Based Learning with STEM: a Conversation with Karly
15 Apr 2025
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244: Is Your Childcare Software Helping or Hurting? Learn More with Sasha and Daniel of Playground
08 Apr 2025
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243: Building Community Connections in Childcare with Jordan and Christy
01 Apr 2025
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242: How Can We Balance Staff Accountability and Empathy in Childcare?
25 Mar 2025
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Bonus Episode: Together We Grow with Prerna and Laura
18 Mar 2025
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241: Read our New Book! "I Got This! Leadership Blueprint"
18 Mar 2025
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240: Finding Joy as a Childcare Director With Heather White
11 Mar 2025
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239: Ready to Open Your Own Childcare Center! With Shannon Black with SCORE
04 Mar 2025
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238: Ditch the Dull: Playful Training: Ron Shuali
25 Feb 2025
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237: Thriving Through Chaos: Gabrielle Wheeler's Journey
18 Feb 2025
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236: Childcare Center Finances: Forecasting for Success
11 Feb 2025
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235: Safety and Licensing best practices with Tracy Nardo
04 Feb 2025
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Bonus: Financial Resilience with government freeze
30 Jan 2025
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234: Empowering Diverse Voices in ECE with Kelly Ramsey
28 Jan 2025
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233: Competing with Public Pre-K & Thriving
21 Jan 2025
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232: Boosting Enrollment with Seceet Shopping: Chelsea Reue
14 Jan 2025
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231: Enrollment Hacks: Practical Tips
07 Jan 2025
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31 Dec 2024
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24 Dec 2024
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230: Building or Remodeling with Daniel Turner
17 Dec 2024
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Bonus:Self-Care for Educators: An Early Ed Conversation
10 Dec 2024
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229: Delegate, Communicate, Grow with Nick Williams
03 Dec 2024
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228: Navigating the Insurance Maze: Blake Sanders' Tips
26 Nov 2024
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227: Boost Enrollment: Practical Marketing Strategies on a Budget
19 Nov 2024
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226: Enrollment Success: Tracking, Tours & Scripts
12 Nov 2024
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225: Salaried Doesn't Mean Exempt: Labor Law Tips
05 Nov 2024
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224: Childcare Conferences: Tips for Attendees & Vendors
29 Oct 2024
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223: Onboarding to Retention: InspireCare 360's Tips
22 Oct 2024
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222: Reflect, Plan, Thrive: Strategic Planning
15 Oct 2024
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221: The Best Way to Tame Your Monkeys: The History of Monkeys and Childcare Conversations
01 Oct 2024
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220: From Teacher to Director: Your Path to Making a Bigger Impact!
24 Sep 2024
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219: How Can We Advocate for Early Childhood Education in Our Communities? With Super Friend Kimberly Holiday
17 Sep 2024
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218: Is Expanding Your Child Care Business to Multiple Locations the Right Move?
10 Sep 2024
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217: How Can Strategic Partnerships Transform Your Childcare Center? with Erica Saccoccio of The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
03 Sep 2024
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216: From Oh Shit to I Got This: A Journey of Resilience and Empowerment with Kate Woodward Young!
27 Aug 2024
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215: From "Oh Sh*t" to "I Got This": Navigating the Wild World of Entrepreneurship With Carrie Casey!
20 Aug 2024
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214: How Can We Ignite Staff Engagement in Early Childhood Education?
13 Aug 2024
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Episode 213: Are You Ready to Transition from Childcare Director to Center Owner?
06 Aug 2024
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Episode 212: The Best Strategies for Building a Thriving Childcare Team With Sara Schreiner
30 Jul 2024
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Episode 211: 5 Tips for Creating a Supportive and Productive Work Environment for Childcare Staff
23 Jul 2024
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Episode 210: What are Kate and Carrie up to and how can they help you?
16 Jul 2024
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209: Navigating the Balance: Ensuring Quality Care with Sustainable Tuition Increases
09 Jul 2024
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Episode 208: The Most Important Considerations for Administering Medication in Childcare
02 Jul 2024
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Episode 207: How Can Pre-Service Training Improve Staff Success in Childcare?
25 Jun 2024
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Episode 206: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Success: A Conversation with Christian Muraira
18 Jun 2024
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Episode 205: How Can Directors Ensure Smooth Operations While on Vacation?
11 Jun 2024
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Episode 204: The Most Comprehensive Leadership Training for Early Childhood Educators With Super Friend Summer Picha
04 Jun 2024
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Episode 203: When the Boss is Out: Managing a Childcare Center Without Losing Your Mind
28 May 2024
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Episode 202: The Childcare Staffing Dilemma: Finding the Right Fit for Summer Employment
21 May 2024
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Episode 201: What Insurance Coverage Does Your Child Care Program Need?
15 May 2024
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Episode 200: Understanding Child Care Insurance: Navigating Liability, Abuse Claims, and More
07 May 2024
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Episode 199: How Can Certification Programs Support Early Childhood Educators in Coaching and Mentoring?
30 Apr 2024
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198: The Most Innovative Business Models for Childcare Programs
23 Apr 2024
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197: Is Expanding Your Child Care Center the Right Move for You?
16 Apr 2024
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Episode 196: Engaging with Legislators and Building Community Relationships
09 Apr 2024
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Episode 195: Empowering Child Care Centers: A Practical Guide to Advocacy
02 Apr 2024
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Episode 194: The Most Effective Strategies for Advocating in the Texas Child Care Industry
26 Mar 2024
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Episode 193: Why is Advocacy Essential in the Child Care Industry?
19 Mar 2024
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Episode 192: How Can Child Care Centers Prevent Poisoning Risks?
12 Mar 2024
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Episode 191: Planning and Marketing Summer Programs: Tips for Reaching Potential Clients
05 Mar 2024
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Episode 190: Spring Conference Season
24 Feb 2024
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Episode 189: How Can Childcare Directors Build Positive Relationships with Licensing Representatives?
20 Feb 2024
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Episode 188: The Most Effective Strategies for Navigating Licensing Inspections
13 Feb 2024
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Episode 187: The Most Essential Tips for Setting Up an Infant Classroom
06 Feb 2024
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Episode 186: How to Start a Childcare Center in Texas
30 Jan 2024
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Episode 185: The Most Effective Strategies for Navigating Insurance Hurdles in Child Care Programs
23 Jan 2024
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Episode 184: How Can We Keep Kids Entertained on Rainy Days at your Childcare Center?
16 Jan 2024
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Episode 183: Navigating After School Program Regulations: Insights and Strategies
09 Jan 2024
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Episode 182: Unleashing Your Potential: The Ultimate Childcare Director Retreat
02 Jan 2024
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Episode 181: The most effective strategies for addressing developmental concerns in children.
19 Dec 2023
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Episode 180: From Overwhelm to Celebration: Making December Manageable in Childcare
12 Dec 2023
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