ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie
Episodes
Episode 211: 5 Tips for Creating a Supportive and Productive Work Environment for Childcare Staff
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate discuss directors' challenges in managing childcare staff. They emphasize the importance o...
Episode 210: What are Kate and Carrie up to and how can they help you?
16 Jul 2024
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Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate discuss the importance of planning staff events and reviewing calendars to avoid missing key da...
209: Navigating the Balance: Ensuring Quality Care with Sustainable Tuition Increases
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Carrie, Kate, and guest Jenna Warriner discuss the necessity of raising tuition rates in childcare centers. The...
Episode 208: The Most Important Considerations for Administering Medication in Childcare
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate delve into the complexities of administering medication in childcare settings. They discuss leg...
Episode 207: How Can Pre-Service Training Improve Staff Success in Childcare?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate discuss the importance of hiring new staff from outside the childcare industry and the necessit...
Episode 206: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Success: A Conversation with Christian Muraira
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie are joined by Christian Muraira, the director of an early childcare center. They delve into Chr...
Episode 205: How Can Directors Ensure Smooth Operations While on Vacation?
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate discuss the importance of directors taking vacations and their impact on their centers. They ex...
Episode 204: The Most Comprehensive Leadership Training for Early Childhood Educators With Super Friend Summer Picha
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie host Summer Picha, an expert in early childhood education with 23 years of experience. Summer d...
Episode 203: When the Boss is Out: Managing a Childcare Center Without Losing Your Mind
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie explore the delicate issue of handling health problems within a childcare center's leaders...
Episode 202: The Childcare Staffing Dilemma: Finding the Right Fit for Summer Employment
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate explore solutions to the persistent staffing shortages in childcare facilities. They discuss th...
Episode 201: What Insurance Coverage Does Your Child Care Program Need?
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of ChildCare Conversations, Kate and Carrie discuss the complexities of insurance for childcare programs with Blake, an ...
Episode 200: Understanding Child Care Insurance: Navigating Liability, Abuse Claims, and More
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Blake, an expert in childcare insurance joins Kate and Carrie to discuss the challenges childcare directors and...
Episode 199: How Can Certification Programs Support Early Childhood Educators in Coaching and Mentoring?
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Carrie, Kate, and guest Prerna Richards discuss a new certification program aimed at coaching and mentoring ear...
198: The Most Innovative Business Models for Childcare Programs
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate explore various business models for starting a childcare business, including nature-based presc...
197: Is Expanding Your Child Care Center the Right Move for You?
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate discuss the complexities of expanding a childcare center. They cover the benefits of scaling up...
Episode 196: Engaging with Legislators and Building Community Relationships
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate explore the significance of advocacy in the early childcare sector. They highlight the benefits...
Episode 195: Empowering Child Care Centers: A Practical Guide to Advocacy
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Carrie and Kate outline a strategy for advocating childcare tax reduction in Pflugerville, Texas. They discuss identify...
Episode 194: The Most Effective Strategies for Advocating in the Texas Child Care Industry
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn part two of the Childcare Conversations advocacy series, Kate and Carrie focus on the vital role of advocacy in the early childhood p...
Episode 193: Why is Advocacy Essential in the Child Care Industry?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn part one of the Childcare Conversations advocacy series, Carrie and Kate emphasize the critical role of advocacy in the childcare ind...
Episode 192: How Can Child Care Centers Prevent Poisoning Risks?
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, Carrie and Kate discuss Poison Prevention Week and how important this topic is for childcare centers. They ...
Episode 191: Planning and Marketing Summer Programs: Tips for Reaching Potential Clients
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, hosts Kate and Carrie focus on the crucial task of planning and marketing summer programs for childcare centers. They e...
Episode 190: Spring Conference Season
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, early childhood education professionals Kate and Carrie discuss their packed schedule of upcoming conferences a...
Episode 189: How Can Childcare Directors Build Positive Relationships with Licensing Representatives?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kate and Carrie discuss strategies for childcare directors to build positive relationships with licensing r...
Episode 188: The Most Effective Strategies for Navigating Licensing Inspections
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, hosts Kate and Carrie delve into the intricacies of licensing inspections for childcare centers. They discuss the impor...
Episode 187: The Most Essential Tips for Setting Up an Infant Classroom
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie explore the nuances of setting up an infant classroom within a childcare center. Carrie shares ...
Episode 186: How to Start a Childcare Center in Texas
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie explore the multifaceted process of opening a childcare center in Texas. They cover the importa...
Episode 185: The Most Effective Strategies for Navigating Insurance Hurdles in Child Care Programs
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie explore the difficulties childcare programs in Texas face in securing insurance. They discuss h...
Episode 184: How Can We Keep Kids Entertained on Rainy Days at your Childcare Center?
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie explore strategies to entertain children at your childcare center during the challenging winter...
Episode 183: Navigating After School Program Regulations: Insights and Strategies
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, co-hosts Kate and Carrie delve into the intricacies of after-school programs, particularly focusing on the ...
Episode 182: Unleashing Your Potential: The Ultimate Childcare Director Retreat
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Kate, Carrie, and Vicki delve into the significance of retreats for childcare directors and leaders. They explore the a...
Episode 181: The most effective strategies for addressing developmental concerns in children.
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, hosts Kate and Kerry discuss a challenging situation in a school with guest Vicki Morris, a...
Episode 180: From Overwhelm to Celebration: Making December Manageable in Childcare
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie discuss the challenges faced by childcare centers during December. They offer tips on managing ...
Episode 179: Why are retreats essential for business leaders in the childcare industry?
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, hosts Carrie and Kate discuss the importance of retreats for personal and professional growth. They share their...
178: Coaching for directors: Helping you become a better manager and owner
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie explain their coaching services for directors, emphasizing its importance for skill application...
Episode 177: Expanding Horizons: Supporting Spanish-Speaking Directors Beyond Texas
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie discuss the introduction of Spanish courses by Texas Director, a long-awaited initiative since ...
Episode 176: Unleashing the Power of Social Media with Jeanna Warriner
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, social media expert Jenna Warriner (Marketing Coach) shares her insights on how childcare providers can enhance...
Episode 175: The Best Strategies for Efficiently Delegating Holiday Tasks
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie discuss the importance of delegation and planning during the holiday season. They share their e...
Episode 174: Are You Trying to Do Too Many Things at Once?
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie discuss the challenges of multitasking and the importance of focusing on one task at a time. Th...
Episode 173: Should staff members be classified as employees or independent contractors?
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie discuss the critical differences between employees and independent contractors, emphasizing the...
Episode 172: Overcoming Fear in Your Child Care Business
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie discuss the impact of fear on decision-making in their childcare business. They explore the con...
Episode 171: The Ultimate Handbook for Parents: "98 Things Your Childcare Teacher Wants You to Know"
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKate and Carrie discuss their book "98 Things Your Childcare Teacher Wants You to Know" and the importance of effective commun...
Episode 170: Building your Teams
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie discuss the importance of structuring reporting relationships within a childcare center. They a...
Episode 169: Staffing - It's not kids these days
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the "Child Care Conversations" podcast, Kate and Carrie discuss the topic of hiring staff in the childcare ...
Episode 168: Workplace Culture: The Message Your Program Gives
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThanks for Listening 🎧 Want to learn more? Check out our book; "From Overwhelmed to I Got This: Guaranteed Success Route to Dir...
Episode 167: Licensing Updates Fall 2023
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode is from a particular training that Carrie hosted through Zoom. We took that audio to reach more people and anyone who misse...
Episode 166: Disaster Preparedness
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNow that we are getting into hurricane season, more natural disasters are happening which can be overwhelming for kids and their teacher...
Episode 165: Becoming a Director
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCarrie and Kate have been training directors for over 2 decades, they started this podcast to share thier tips and tricks of the busines...
Episode 164: Hiring Men
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kate and Carrie discuss why and how to hire men for your childcare center. If you missed our previous episo...
Episode 163: The 4 F's of Registration
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe begging of the school year can be overwhelming and stressful. Things can fall through the cracks, especially with new students. In t...
Episode 162: Gossip Be Gone - Minimizing Gossip Among Your Staff
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie discuss the issue of gossip in the childcare industry. They suggest that a more gender-diverse ...
Episode 161: Life Update and Monkey Poo
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCarrie and Kate haven't done an update episode in quite a long time. They wanted to update everyone on their goals, what they are w...
Bonus Episode: In a Barbie World
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWith the release of Barbie, Carrie and Kate and ready to bring you a fun bonus episode!Lets talk about the color pink and dolls in your ...
Episode 160: What is Coaching
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat is coaching? Why should you coach? We're not football coaches but we are here to help others. Learn about Kate and Carrie&apos...
Episode 159: Why To Be A Trainer
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat can you do next? Do you like to help others? What are some ways to get better? Carrie and Kate have been trainers for more than 20 ...
Episode 158: Are You Ready to Buy or Sell a Child Care Center? with our Super Friend Neal
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, hosts Kate and Carrie chat with Neal, a business broker specializing in childcare centers. They dive into the nitty-gri...
Episode 157: Vacation Planning
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe are reposting one of our favorite episodes from three years ago for this episode. Kate and Carrie discuss the best times to plan vaca...
Episode 156: Taking Staff to Conferences
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's hot this summer in Texas and Kate and Carrie are ready to discuss some hot topics. This week Kate and Carrie discuss training ...
Episode 155: Planning with Special Guest Vickie
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you have a planner? Is it online or on paper? Do you use it every day? Why do you need one? This week's episode brings in one of...
Episode 154: To Call or Not to Call
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThanks for Listening 🎧 Want to learn more? Check out our book; "From Overwhelmed to I Got This: Guaranteed Success Route to Dir...
Episode 153: Staff Diversity
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThanks for Listening 🎧 Want to learn more? Check out our book; "From Overwhelmed to I Got This: Guaranteed Success Route to Dir...
Episode 152: Spouses Point-of-View With Chris Casey!
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThanks for Listening 🎧 Want to learn more? Check out our book; "From Overwhelmed to I Got This: Guaranteed Success Route to Dir...
Episode 151: Secret Marketing Tool
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kate and Carrie reveal their Secret Marketing tool for your childcare center. Want to know this secret to...
Episode 150: What to look for in online training
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCarrie and Kate have been doing online training for over a decade. Since Covid-19, online training has grown and evolved in many ways. A...
Episode 149: Should There Be A Childcare Center Here?
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOne of Kate's favorite subjects is "location, location, location!" Ready to open your Childcare center? Looking for a bui...
Episode 148: Marketing and Sales
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPeople who work in childcare want to help kids, be friendly, and work with kids. One thing you might not know is that you are also a sal...
Episode 147: Be Financially Ready
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textApril can be difficult for money because now is the time for taxes. While Carrie and Kate believe you should ensure your business is rea...
Episode 146: Meet Erica - Super Director and Trainer
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week, Carrie and Kate talk to their next superfriend Erica! She is a superhero director who gets to travel to different centers and...
Episode 145: Buy or Rent
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textApril can be challenging, and your mind might be overwhelmed with money. This week, we introduce Carrie(with a different hat) and her ov...
Episode 144: Building a reputation using just a name
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMeet our next super friend Camille! This week, Carrie and Kate talk to Camille to find out how she is a superhero, and how she has built...
Episode 143: Coaching your staff with Prerna Richards
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week is special as Carrie and Kate introduce their special guest, Prerna Richards! She has 38 years of experience in the early chil...
Episode 143: Minimum Standards
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEvery childcare center has a set of minimum standards. In this week's episode, Kate and Carrie discuss these standards and everythi...
Episode 142: Beg, Barter, or Steal
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOne of Carrie and Kate's favorite subjects to discuss with their childcare directors. What are some solutions for parents who might...
Episode 141: Author Visits
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does it mean to bring an author to your program? How can both you and the author benefit? Kate and Carrie have a fun conversation a...
Episode 140: Emergency Seasons
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAustin Texas was just hit with freezing temperatures and a lot of people weren't ready for it. Did you have trees break from ice or...
Episode 139: When Someone Breaks Up With You
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFebruary can be a challenging month for some people. Kate and Carrie focus their conversation today on those who have broken up with you...
Episode 138: What is Artemis Afraid of?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week Carrie and Kate welcome special guest Jane to the conversation! She is from Tampa and is the author of a children's book....
Episode 137: Summer Planning: Doing it a Little Bit Different!
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNow is the time to talk about Summer! We know it seems strange talking about summer this early, but parents start signing their kids up ...
Episode 136: Hands on STEM with Karly Cummins
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kate and Carrie welcome special guest Karly Cummins! They discuss the importance of hands-on activities for...
Episode 135: Get Your Staff Certifications! (& make $$)
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNow is the time to get the most out of your training hours as a director and for your staff! In this week's episode, Kate and Carri...
Episode 134: More than Dramatic Play with Re'Shaun
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKate & Carrie are joined by center owner, Re'Shaun Webb to discuss how Re'shaun took her dramatic play up a notch or two. ...
Episode 133: How We Got Here
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow did Carrie and Kate get to where they are now? From cousins to business owners, to mothers, to starting a business together. In the ...
Episode 132: The Word of the Year
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to 2023! Kate and Carrie are here to get you and your childcare center ready for the new year. They discuss goal setting, future...
Episode 131: Branding with Dr. April Willis
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCarrie and Kate have been doing a photoshoot subscription program for 6 months and met Dr. April Willis there. In today's episode, ...
Episode 130: As Easy as 123
20 Dec 2022
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Send us a textWhat is as easy as 123? The colors on your logo! Why is it as easy as 123? Listen to Kate and Carrie discuss the importance of a logo, t...
Episode 129: Getting & Using Reviews
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, Carrie and Kate discuss the importance of getting and responding to reviews. Reviews can help others find y...
Episode 128: Shiny Object Syndrome
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you chasing something because it's shiny or did you find your squirrel to chase? Join Kate and Carrie in this week's epi...
Episode 127: Advocacy
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKate and Carrie recorded this episode the day before the elections for all of you. They got inspired to discuss the importance of advoca...
Episode 126: Accreditation Part 2
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie go more into depth from last week's episode and discuss the best ways to keep your staff and how t...
Episode 125: How to keep people from poaching your staff
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie discuss the best ways to keep and appreciate your staff. They want to make sure that you can keep your ...
Episode 124: Observing Kids
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, Carrie and Kate talk about kids with special needs and how to have a welcoming clinic. Learn about tips, re...
Episode 123: Observations
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kate and Carrie dive deep into Observations. How do we use observations? How can you, as a director, use ob...
Episode 122: Practical Diversity
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Kate and Carrie discuss the importance of promoting diversity in your childcare center. They also identify the differen...
Episode 121: Animals and Your Program
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, Carrie and Kate discuss animals, pets, and service animals in your program! Something that not all director...
Episode 120: What's in a Name?
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTime for a REBRAND 🤩. Our content is all the same, same Kate, same Carrie, and the same information being shared with y'all! In ...
Episode 119: Quiet Quitting
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKnowing your workforce and your boundries are very important. In this weeks episode, Carrie and Kate go through Quiet Firing and Quiet Q...
Episode 118: More than Sesame Street
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you remember Thomas the Tank, Barnie, or Sesame Street? How do you use these resources in your center? In this week's episode, C...
Episode 117: Ooops: What If It Is You?
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAccidents and Injuries happen, but how do you know if you are prepared? In this three-part series Carrie and Kate discuss what to do nex...
Episode 116: Ooops: When a Teacher Gets Hurt
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAccidents and Injuries happen, but how do you know if you are prepared? In this three-part series Carrie and Kate discuss what to do nex...
Episode 115: Ooops: When a Kid Goes Down
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAccidents and Injuries happen, but how do you know if you are prepared? In this three-part series Carrie and Kate discuss what to do nex...
Episode 114: Observation for a Better Program
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEvery program can have different issues and problems. U need is an outside perspective to improve the problem and your program overall. ...