ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie

330: Are Personal Phones in Childcare Classrooms a Hidden Danger?

26 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Carrie dive into the real risks of staff using personal phones in childcare setti...

329: The Best Tips for Planning a Stress-Free Preschool Graduation Ceremony With Allie Guinn

24 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Childcare Conversations, you’ll join Kate, Carrie, and guest Allie Guinn as they chat about all things preschool ...

328: The Best Marketing Partnership Ideas for Childcare Centers!

19 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of "Childcare Conversations," Kate and Carriechat about a clever way to market your childcare center, by cre...

327: How Can Boost Help Teachers in Financial Crisis? Podcasthon 2026 Episode

17 Mar 2026

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Send a textIn this heartwarming episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat with Meredith Douglas from Boost, a nonprofit helping prescho...

326: Ditch the Decorative Bookshelf: How to Use Leadership Books for Real Growth!

12 Mar 2026

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Send a textIn this episode of Childcare Conversations, your favorite duo gets real about leadership books. You know, the ones piling up on your nights...

325: The Importance of Social-Emotional Development in Early Education With Sharon Burnett

10 Mar 2026

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Send a textIn this episode of Childcare Conversations, you’ll join a warm chat with curriculum expert Sharon Burnett. Sharon shares her journey from...

324: The Greatest Benefits of Collaboration Between Home-Based and Licensed Child Care!

05 Mar 2026

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Send a textIn this episode of Childcare Conversations, you’ll feel like you’re sitting down with two friends over coffee as they unpack the role o...

323: How Can Mentorship Transform Your Journey in Early Childhood Education? With Meghan Cornwell

03 Mar 2026

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Send a textIn this episode of Childcare Conversations, you’ll meet Meghan Cornwell, whose journey from theatre and entertainment marketing to early ...

322: The Greatest Communication Pitfalls Between Childcare Owners and Directors

26 Feb 2026

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Send a textIn this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Carrie dive into the everyday communication hurdles between child care center owners a...

321: Navigating Childcare Differences: A Chat with Fiona Webb on Best Practices

24 Feb 2026

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Send a textIn this episode, Carrie and Kate sit down with Fiona Webb, a UK childcare owner, for a warm, globe-trotting chat. They swap stories about F...

320: How Can Childcare Centers Thrive Without Financial Bailouts?

19 Feb 2026

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Send a textIn this episode of Childcare Conversations, you’ll feel like you’re sitting down with two wise friends over coffee. Kate and Carrie get...

319: How Can Daily Leadership Check-Ins Transform Your Multi-Site Childcare Program? With Chris Mabasa

17 Feb 2026

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Send a textIn this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat with Chris Mabasa, an experienced area director in childcare. Chris shares...

318: Unlocking the Secrets to Engaging and Effective Childcare Training

12 Feb 2026

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Send a textIn this episode of Childcare Conversations with Kate and Carrie, the hosts chat about making professional development in childcare truly me...

317: How Does Your Classroom Environment Shape Young Minds? With Zlata Stankovic-Ramirez

10 Feb 2026

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Send a textIn this episode of Childcare Conversations with Kate and Carrie, you’ll hear a down-to-earth chat with a professor from Texas Woman’s U...

316: The Best Strategies to Combat Burnout in Childcare Leadership!

05 Feb 2026

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie chat about the wild ride that is January and February for childcare directors. They share real talk abo...

315: The Best Branding Strategies to Boost Your Childcare Enrollment with Ruth Ann Rose!

03 Feb 2026

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Send us a textYou’re going to love this episode! Kate and Carrie sit down with marketing pro Ruth Ann Rose to chat about how childcare centers can b...

314: Is Childcare in Crisis? Understanding the Urgent Challenges Facing Providers Today

29 Jan 2026

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Send us a textIn this episode of Childcare Conversations with Kate and Carrie, it’s just Carrie at the mic, diving deep into the tough realities fac...

313: How Can Childcare Providers Unlock Hidden Funding Opportunities? With Logan Holley

27 Jan 2026

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Send us a textIn this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Carrie sit down with the ever-resourceful Logan (aka “Logan the Leprechaun”) to...

312: How Can We Transform Families into Co-Pilots in Early Childhood Education? With Erica of Childcare Directors Chair

22 Jan 2026

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie get interviewed in an episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair. Erica Saccoccio sits down with them...

311: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women Leading the Way in Early Education With Jaime Rechkemmer

20 Jan 2026

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Send us a textIn this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Carrie sit down with leadership consultant Jaime Rechkemmer for a warm, insightful ...

310: How Nonprofits and Private Programs Can Collaborate for School-Aged Success! With Tyler and Autumn

15 Jan 2026

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Childcare Conversations," Kate and Carrie sit down with Tyler and Autumn from Wichita Falls’ Southside Y...

309: How Can AI Transform Communication in Childcare? With Kaila Linder

13 Jan 2026

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Childcare Conversations," Kate and Carrie sit down with Kaila Linder, an AI trailblazer and preschool owne...

308: Are You Missing Out on Tax Savings for Your Childcare Center? With David Encarnacion

08 Jan 2026

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie sit down with tax pro David of DaycareAccounting Pro to chat about smart, p...

307: Protecting Your Childcare Business: The Ultimate Guide to Insurance with Samantha Phillips

06 Jan 2026

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Send us a textYou’re in for a treat with this episode of "Childcare Conversations"! Kate and Carrie sit down with insurance specialist Sam...

306: Are You Ready to Kickstart Your 2026 with Confidence in Childcare Leadership?

01 Jan 2026

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat about kicking off 2026 with a fresh mindset for childcare leaders. The...

305: Building Strong Connections in Early Childhood Leadership With Lori Buxton

30 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of ChildCare Conversations, you’ll sit in on a warm chat with Lori Buxton from the Association of Early Learning Leade...

304: How Can Home-Based Childcare Providers Thrive in a Competitive Landscape? With Jerletha McDonald

24 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Childcare Conversations," hosts Carrie and Carrie sit down with Jerletha McDonald, CEO of Family Tracker, ...

303: How Can We Reclaim the Power of Play in Early Childhood Education? With Denita Dinger

22 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat with Denita Dinger, a passionate early childhood educator, about the m...

302: Advocacy, Family Dynamics, and Business Strategies for Success! With Tim Kaminski

18 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, you’ll join Kate, Carrie, and guest Tim Kaminski for a warm, insightful chat about what i...

301: How Can We Transform Early Childhood Education with STEAM? With Susie Beghin

16 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie sit down with Susie Beghin, a passionate early childhood leader from Toront...

300! Let's Transform Your Team With Beth Cannon

11 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie sit down with Beth Cannon, a seasoned leadership coach, to chat...

299: How Can We Elevate the Perception of Early Childhood Educators? With Tym The Trainer

09 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie sit down with Tym Smith—aka "Tim the Trainer"—to ...

298: Empowering Young Mothers Through Childcare and Education With Nancy Sylvester

04 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn this heartwarming episode of "Child Care Conversations," you’ll meet Mrs. Nancy Sylvester, a true champion for young moth...

297: How Can We Transform Childcare to Support Families and Communities? With Crystal Campbell

02 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate sits down with Crystal Campbell, President of SICA, for a warm, insightful...

296: The Greatest Superpower for Early Childhood Directors: Emotional Intelligence

27 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," hosts Carrie and Kate explore the vital role of emotional intelligence (EQ) for...

295: The Best Strategies for Navigating Child Care Management Challenges with Rob and Amanda

25 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate sits down with Rob and Amanda from Playground, the all-in-one child care management so...

294: How Can Technology Transform Your Child Care Center? With Latrice Galloway

20 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Latrice Galloway shared her journey from juggling multiple tech tools to stream...

293: The Best Strategies for Boosting Staff Compliance in Early Childhood Education with Cindy Morgan

18 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie sit down with Cindy Morgan from One Place to chat about the rea...

292: Professional Development Made Easy (and Free!): Exploring Early Childhood Investigations with Hannah

13 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, you’ll sit in on a warm chat with Hannah, the head of Early Childhood Investigations (ECI...

291: From Enrollment to Engagement: Strategies for Thriving Amidst Universal Pre-K

11 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat about the big challenge of losing kids to universal pre-k programs. Th...

290: How Can Child Care Directors Tackle Staffing Challenges Head-On?

06 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Carrie and Kate share the real-life staffing struggles they’ve heard from dir...

289: Why Professional Associations Matter: SECA’s Story with Judy Prine

04 Nov 2025

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Send us a textYou’re in for a treat with this episode of Child Care Conversations! Kate and Carrie sit down with Judy Prine, President-Elect of SECA...

288: Navigating the Yellow Brick Road of Childcare Leadership: Insights from Rachel Supalla

30 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, you’ll meet Rachel Supalla, a seasoned early childhood leader who grew from preschool tea...

287: How to Build a Manageable Leadership Team in Your Child Care Center

28 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie cozy up to chat about the real challenges of leading a childcare center, especially when directors have...

286: How Can Mystery Shopping Transform Your Child Care Center? With Joanna and Marie

23 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, you’ll join a warm, insightful chat with Marie Young and Joanna Casey from Child Care Mystery Shop. They share how th...

285: From Chaos to Clarity: Transform Your Child Care Center with Effective Systems! With Dr. Andrea Dickerson

21 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie sit down with Dr. Andrea Dickerson to chat about the real-life challenges of running childcare centers....

284: How Can Music Transform Early Childhood Education? With Red Grammer

16 Oct 2025

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Send us a textYou’re in for a treat with this episode of "Child Care Conversations"! Kate and Carrie sit down with Red Grammer, beloved ch...

283: How Can Intentional Communication Transform Your Child Care Center? With Julie Martinez

14 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, you’ll join Kate, Carrie, and their guest Julie Martinez, a passionate childcare center o...

282: Are You a Micromanager? How to Transition from Teacher to Empowered Leader in Child Care!

09 Oct 2025

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Send us a textThis week on Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie get real about the tough shift from classroom teacher to confident director. If y...

281: Unlocking Enrollment: How Incentives Can Drive Success in Your Center with Dr. Jason Lody

07 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, you’ll sit in on a warm, insightful chat with Jason Lody, CEO of Adventist Education. Jas...

280: The Best Software Solution for Child Care Centers: A Family Story with Tamar Andrews

02 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," you’ll hear Tamar Andrews share how her real-life struggles as a childcare di...

279: Mentorship, Marketing, and a Little Magic: How Chelyn Butts Achieved Childcare Success

30 Sep 2025

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Send us a textYou’re in for a treat with this episode! Kate and Carrie chat with Chelyn Butts from Texas, who shares her amazing journey from runnin...

Bonus Episode: Podcasting and Parenting: How Two Leaders Are Changing the Conversation! With Jessica and Katy

27 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, you’ll sit in on a warm, insightful chat with Jessica and Katy — two resourceful early childhood leaders from Flori...

278: How Can Onsite Childcare Transform Your Workplace? With Jeanette and Christy

25 Sep 2025

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Send us a textYou’re in for a treat with this episode of Childcare Conversations! Kate and Carrie sit down with Jeannette Ward from Texas Mutual Ins...

277: Are You Missing Appointments? Tips for Better Calendar Management in Childcare!

23 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat about the real-life ups and downs of managing calendars, appointments,...

276: How Can Outdoor Learning Transform Early Childhood Education? With Shelby Adamson

18 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Childcare Conversations, you’ll join Kate, Carrie and Shelby Adamson from Kitty Crafts Preschool for a warm, insigh...

275: How Can You Build a Family Legacy in Childcare with Lily Lugo

16 Sep 2025

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Send us a textYou’re in for a treat with this episode! The hosts sit down with Lily Lugo, a powerhouse in early childhood education from South Texas...

274: Is Authority in Early Childhood Leadership About Being Bossy or Brave?

11 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat about what real authority looks like in early childhood leadership. Th...

273: How Can You Transform Your Childcare Center with Creative Staffing Solutions? With Cindy Lehnhoff

09 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, you’ll meet Cindy Lehnhoff, a true gem with 40+ years in childcare! Cindy shares her insp...

272: Meet the Hosts of Childcare Conversations! Hijacked Episode with Erica Saccoccio

04 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, guest host Erica of the Directors Chair Podcast turns the tables on regular hosts (and cous...

271: The Greatest Comfort: Why Loveys Matter in Early Childhood with Diane Goyette

02 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat about “loveys,” those cherished comfort items kids bring to childc...

270: How Can Event-Based Childcare Transform Your Business? With Hope King

28 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Hope King, founder of Black Tie Babysitting, to chat about creative ways childcare professionals can b...

269: How Can Child Care Leaders Make Confident Decisions Under Pressure?

26 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie chat about making confident decisions under pressure, something every childcare leader faces! They swap...

268: How Can Child Care Centers Thrive Amid Budget Cuts and Challenges? With Bianca and Trina

21 Aug 2025

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Send us a textWow, this episode was a real heart-to-heart! You’ll hear from Ms. Bianca and Ms. Trina of Tender Care in Milwaukee, who share their ce...

267: How Can Podcasting Transform Your Child Care Program? With Yulonda Smith

19 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, you’ll feel like you’re sitting down with old friends as they coach Yulonda—and you—through the ins and outs of...

266: Unleash the Power of Play: Why Big Body Play is a Game Changer with Trevor Newton

14 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, the hosts sit down with Trevor Newton, a passionate early childhood educator, to chat all a...

265: The Best Ways to Combine Play and Literacy for Early Learners with Melissa McCall

12 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, you’ll meet Melissa McCall from North Carolina, who shares her journey blending play and ...

264: Awareness months and connecting with community

07 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat about National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and how you can support b...

263: How Can Collaboration Transform Your Childcare Business? With Noelle D'Intino

05 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, you’ll join a warm, insightful chat about the real challenges and creative solutions in early childhood education.  ...

262: Unlocking the Power of Self-Regulation in Early Childhood Education With Dr. Teri DeLucca

31 Jul 2025

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Send us a textKate and Carrie sit down with Dr. Teri DeLucca, founder of Impact Early Education, to chat about the real challenges early childhood lea...

261: The Dynamic Duo of ChildMYnder: Lessons in Love, Business, and Adaptability!

29 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie sit down with Sara and Greg Schreiner, the dynamic duo behind ChildMYnder in Montana. They chat about h...

260: The Best Strategies for Building Emotional Connections with Kids! With Diane Goyette

22 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie sit down with Diane Goyette to chat about the real heart of early education: supporting kids’ emotion...

259: Embrace Your Unique Leadership Style and Inspire Your Team

15 Jul 2025

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Send us a textPull up a chair, friend! In this episode, we chat all about what it really means to lead in childcare. 🦆🦢 They swap stories and me...

258: The Best Strategies for Financial Health in Early Childhood Education with Kathy Ligon

10 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie sit down with Kathy Ligon from Hinge Advisors to chat about the tricky balance between purpose and prof...

257: How Can We Transform Childcare for Children with Special Needs? With Carson Wagner

08 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie sit down with Carson Wagner, the heart behind Lifetime of Love Nannies in Reno. Carson shares her inspi...

256: Building a Childcare Empire: Princess's Inspiring Journey in Early Education.

01 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie chat live from the Early Childhood Empowerment Conference with Princess Shenette Zachary, a true powerh...

255: Your Childcare Center is More Than Just a 'Daycare'

24 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Carrie and Kate delve into the often-overlooked financial and social significance of childcare centers. They encourage ...

254: The Comprehensive Guide to Compliance in Early Education! With Lynn Wenger

17 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, hosts Kate and Carrie chat with compliance expert Lynn Wenger about the importance of compliance in childcare centers. ...

253: Get Ready for the Born To Teach Conference with Latrice Galloway

10 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, co-hosts Kate and Carrie sit down with Latrice Galloway, the founder of the "Born to Teach" conference. Latri...

252: The Greatest Challenges Facing Childcare Today with Dr Jamalynn Lewis

03 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, hosts Kate and Carrie chat with Dr. Jamalynn Lewis, a resilient childcare provider from New Orleans. Jamalynn shares he...

251: The Best Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Childcare Staff with Vernon Mason Jr.

27 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie chat with Vernon Mason Jr., a childcare veteran with over 32 years of experience. They dive into the st...

250! Our Best Tips for Your Childcare Center 🌟

20 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie chat about turning ideas into actionable steps to improve childcare programs. They tackle common challe...

249: How Mentorship Can Elevate Your Childcare Program with Tafta Miller

13 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie sit down with Tafta Miller, who runs two childcare centers in Monroe, Louisiana. They dive into the imp...

248: Creating Safe and Engaging Playgrounds with Alisha Kriege

06 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie chat with Alisha about the vital role playgrounds play in childcare settings. They dive into the benefi...

247: Balancing Enrollment and Staff Retention in Childcare with Chanie Wilschanski

29 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," co-hosts Kate and Carrie chat with Chanie Wilschanski, CEO of Schools of Excell...

246: Become Prepared for the Unexpected: How to Create an Oh Sh*t Fund

22 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie dive into the nitty-gritty of financial planning for childcare ...

245: How to Integrate Play-Based Learning with STEM: a Conversation with Karly

15 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," hosts Kate and Carrie chat with Karly, an educator and director, about the magi...

244: Is Your Childcare Software Helping or Hurting? Learn More with Sasha and Daniel of Playground

08 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," hosts Kate and Carrie chat with Daniel and Sasha about their innovative softwar...

243: Building Community Connections in Childcare with Jordan and Christy

01 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie chat with Christy Black and Jordan Owens, franchise owners of P...

242: How Can We Balance Staff Accountability and Empathy in Childcare?

25 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie dive into the hot topic of staff accountability in childcare settings. They chat about the common conce...

Bonus Episode: Together We Grow with Prerna and Laura

18 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this bonus episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie chat with Prerna Richards, founder of "Together We G...

241: Read our New Book! "I Got This! Leadership Blueprint"

18 Mar 2025

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Send us a textHow many leadership books do you have that are written by women? In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carr...

240: Finding Joy as a Childcare Director With Heather White

11 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this heartwarming episode, co-hosts Kate and Carrie sit down with Heather White, a seasoned director and franchisor in the childcare ...

239: Ready to Open Your Own Childcare Center! With Shannon Black with SCORE

04 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie chat with Shannon Black, Chair of the Austin SCORE chapter and ...

238: Ditch the Dull: Playful Training: Ron Shuali

25 Feb 2025

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Send us a textKate and Carrie chat with Ron Shuali, an expert in playful and engaging training methods for educators. Ron introduces the concept of &q...

237: Thriving Through Chaos: Gabrielle Wheeler's Journey

18 Feb 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie chat with Gabrielle Weller, a dedicated advocate for quality child care from Albuquerque, New Mexico. G...

236: Childcare Center Finances: Forecasting for Success

11 Feb 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie dive into the nitty-gritty of financial forecasting for childcare centers. They chat about the impact o...

235: Safety and Licensing best practices with Tracy Nardo

04 Feb 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie chat with Tracy Nardo, a seasoned expert with 36 years in early childhood education. Tracy dives into t...

Bonus: Financial Resilience with government freeze

30 Jan 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie dive into the nitty-gritty of childcare funding in the U.S., especially with recent federal freezes. Th...

234: Empowering Diverse Voices in ECE with Kelly Ramsey

28 Jan 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations with Kate and Carrie," our hosts sit down with the incredible Kelly Ramsey, a tru...