ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie
Episodes
Episode 41: Press Releases
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week Carrie and Kate are joined by special guest Amie! They are here to help you with writing a press release, why they are importa...
Episode 40: Working with Different Generations
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThere are guardians, teachers, children, parents and lots of different generations. It can be difficult making sure your clear to everyo...
Episode 39: Winter Holiday Planning
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt’s almost time for the different Winter holidays! There are so many ways to celebrate these holidays at your childcare center. Carri...
Episode 38: January Enrollment Planning
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text It’s time for January Enrollment! Are you ready? Let Carrie and Kate help you with your enrollment with their years of experience. ...
Episode 37: Diversify Your Income Stream
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt’s time to brush off the dust of your marketing and business plans. In this episode, Carrie and Kate help you learn how to diversify...
Episode 36: Learning Pods
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWith Covid-19 on the rise, we have been seeing a lot of learning pods coming up. In this special bonus episode, Carrie and Kate talk abo...
Episode 35: Not My Monkey Part 2 - Rules
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is part two of our not my monkey episode. This week is all about monkey rules and Carrie and Kate are excited to share!Enjoyed this...
Episode 34: Not My Monkey Part 1
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is part one of Carrie and Kate’s favorite phrase! Learn more on how to make it not your monkey and then learn more in part two ne...
Episode 33: Growing Your Program
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textReady to grow your program? In this episode, Carrie and Kate continue to share tips, suggestions, and stories. This week is all about ta...
Episode 32: Pumpkin and Fall Art
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's that time of year! Pumpkins, leave changing and Halloween are kids' favorite! Listen in to this week's podcast to le...
Episode 31: Celebrating Staff
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow do you celebrate your staff? Do you feel like you're doing enough or too much? This podcast will answer all your questions abou...
Episode 30: If They Quit - Now What?
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPart three of our staff episodes talks about if a staff member quits. Carrie and Kate talk about what to do next after a staff member qu...
Episode 29: When It's Time to Say Goodbye to Staff
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is part two of the staff-specific episodes. This topic is something no one wants to talk about but is needed. There will be times w...
Episode 28: When the Sh*t Hits the Fan
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAnything can happen in your childcare center. How can you keep the support of your parents? In this episode, Carrie and Kate go through ...
Episode 27: Handbooks and Standard Operating Procedure
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCarrie and Kate’s favorite episode! Every childcare center needs a handbook and standard operating procedure. Want to learn more about...
Episode 26: Sharpen the Saw
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDive into continuing education; what should it be for the leaders of your school? We reference our director training subscription. F...
Episode 25: School Partnership
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you have a relationship with your local Elementary school? Partnerships grow your childcare center. In this episode, Carrie and Kate ...
Episode 24: Parents and the School Day
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHaving problems with your parents and making sure they bring the right things? Are kids missing shoes? In this episode, Carrie and Kate ...
Episode 23: Taking the Classroom Outdoors
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTaking your class outdoors is a great way to bring your class together and make new opportunities. In this episode, Carrie and Kate tell...
Episode 22: Scripts for Tours & Phone Calls to Increase Enrollment
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKate & Carrie follow up on their Virtual Tours Episode 16 with a discussion about creating scripts for the inbound phone calls, tour...
Episode 21: Parent Handbooks
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe all have parent handbooks - when is the last time you reviewed them? What do you need to make sure you have in them? Kate and Car...
Episode 20: Vacations - Tips and Suggestions for Planning
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTrying to schedule your staff’s vacations? Is it one of your least favorite things? Let Carrie and Kate help you with tips and suggest...
Episode 19: What Now? School District Calendars
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you been struggling with school district calendars and the uproar of families who won't send their elementary school kids back...
Episode 18: Benefits and Free Child Care
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat kind of benefits do you have for your staff? Starting a canter and don’t know where to start? In this episode, Carrie and Kate go...
Episode 17: Special Days - Pirate
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKate and Carrie talk about planning around special days as ways to have some fun with curriculum planning. Their favorite day is Talk ...
Episode 16: Virtual Tours
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWith the world upside down many people don’t want to get out of their houses. Having a virtual tour option is a great way for parents ...
Episode 15: Widening Your Circle
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn our previous team episode, we talked about who to have on your team. In this episode, Carrie and Kate talk about how to widen your hi...
Episode 14: Monkey Management
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver hear the phrase “Not my monkey”? Learn how this phrase can help with your time management, running your center, and setting you...
Episode 13: Building Your Team
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThere is no I in team. Running a successful childcare center takes a village, but who all do you need? In this episode, Carrie and Kate ...
Episode 12: Parties With Your Program Families
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat’s even better than a party? Using a party to market your childcare center! Carrie and Kate give TONS of ideas to get you closer w...
Episode 11: First Meeting Before You Open
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe are in a changing time -- as we get ready to open after several weeks of closure or minimal students and staff as a result of COVID -...
Episode 10: Relaunch
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEverything could use a reset! Why not your childcare center? In this episode, we learn about how to relaunch your center. Carrie and Kat...
Episode 9: 15 Projects Under $100
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBeing a business owner can be a risk. Today Carrie and Kate talk about the 15 things you can do to spice up your childcare center under ...
Episode 8: The Art of Playdough
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYes, the thing we played with as kids is our topic for today's podcast. Playdough can be a big part of a childcare center if you le...
Episode 7: What's Next? Covid-19 won't last forever.
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat’s next? Many ideas have popped into Carrie and Kate's head on what’s going to happen after this pandemic. In today's ...
Episode 6: Food Allergies
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFood allergies in a center can be scary, but in this podcast Carrie Casey and Kate Young talk to you about how to work through them and ...
Episode 5: Your Kitchen
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNot sure what your kitchen is doing for your center? Did you know there are ways your kitchen can get you some extra dough? Carrie and K...
Episode 4: What Staff Can Do When They Can't Be In The Classroom
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNo matter what's going on sometimes our staff isn’t able to come to work. In one of the newest podcasts - Carrie and Kate give lo...
Bonus Episode: T-shirts - The Marketing Secret
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat's the secret to marketing your child care centers. Carrie and Kate in their very first "episode". Enjoyed this episo...
Episode 3: Location, Location, Location
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLocation, Location, and yes Location in one of the biggest parts of owning a small business. No matter what your service is you can neve...
Episode 2: Curbappeal
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEveryone should know the importance of first impressions. But how does that apply to your Small business? In this informative podcast, w...
1:Delegate with confidence
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs Child Care directors we often put a lot on our plate. In this episode of Colorful Clipboard Carrie Casey and Kate Young talk about ho...
Bonus Episode: When everything goes wrong
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRight now over half of child care centers around the US are having to close due to Covid-19. In a special Colorful Clipboard podcast, Ca...