• 248 - AI Power: Boosting Efficiency in Childcare with Adrienne Bradley
    Nov 29 2024

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    Learn how AI can help you optimize your childcare business by automating routine tasks, analyzing data to make informed decisions, and improving staff productivity. From predictive analytics to virtual assistants, explore the cutting-edge tools that can take your childcare business to the next level and ensure that every child receives the best possible care.

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    It’s time to get off the hamster wheel of staff turnover and enrollment challenges. Erica is hitting the road to visit childcare centers just like yours, offering expert advice and solutions to tackle your toughest issues. From hiring and team morale to strategic planning and competitive edge, we’re here to help you thrive. Let’s connect and create a vision for your center that goes beyond numbers on a spreadsheet. Contact the Childcare Director today for an introductory call and discover how we can help you make impactful changes that benefit your staff, families, and community. Let’s build something great together! 🚀📞



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  • 247 - Skills for Success: Why Childcare Directors Need Formal Management Training
    Nov 28 2024

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    In this episode, we discuss the benefits of formal training for childcare directors in areas such as management, leadership, and business. We explore how these skills can help directors effectively run their centers, improve staff morale, and ultimately provide better care for children.

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    Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Childcare Center’s Day-to-Day Operations?

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  • 246 - Creating the "WOW' factor in Childcare with Guest AKA The Childcare Chic
    Nov 27 2024

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    In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair Podcast, Erica Sacoccio interviews Latrice Galloway, also known as the Child Care Chick, about the importance of celebrating milestones and achievements in everyday moments in childcare centers. They discuss how to create a sense of joy and excitement that keeps families and staff coming back for more. Latrice shares her strategies for celebrating children, teachers, and staff, including welcome gifts, high fives, notes, birthday celebrations, and more. They also emphasize the importance of recognizing and boosting children's self-esteem and the need for center directors to take care of themselves. The conversation focused on the importance of taking care of staff and building relationships in a childcare center. It emphasized the need for appreciation and celebration of milestones, both big and small, in children's development. The discussion also touched on the significance of special events and community engagement. The Born to Teach Conference was introduced as a platform for educators and leaders to come together, learn, and be inspired.

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    It’s time to get off the hamster wheel of staff turnover and enrollment challenges. Erica is hitting the road to visit childcare centers just like yours, offering expert advice and solutions to tackle your toughest issues. From hiring and team morale to strategic planning and competitive edge, we’re here to help you thrive. Let’s connect and create a vision for your center that goes beyond numbers on a spreadsheet. Contact the Childcare Director today for an introductory call and discover how we can help you make impactful changes that benefit your staff, families, and community. Let’s build something great together! 🚀📞



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    38 mins
  • 245 - Fostering Positive Behaviors in Kids
    Nov 26 2024

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    The conversation explores the importance of creating positive and supportive environments for children, particularly those with challenging behaviors. The guest, Leslie Dudley Corbell, emphasizes the need for structure and organization in the learning environment, as well as the significance of building strong relationships with children.

    The conversation also touches on strategies for addressing challenging behaviors, such as teaching social skills and managing one's own triggers. Overall, the conversation highlights the role of the environment and relationships in promoting positive behavior and nurturing the wonder of childhood. In this conversation, Leslie Dudley Corbell shares her advice on establishing trust and building positive relationships with children who may be challenging.

    She emphasizes the importance of focusing on the child's behaviors rather than their diagnosis and highlights the need for calm and composed interactions. Leslie suggests creating meaningful one-on-one interactions with the child, finding common interests, and being present during moments of upset. She also discusses the significance of attachment and ensuring that every child has a person they feel safe with. Additionally, Leslie provides insights on fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion for marginalized children and collaborating with families to maintain consistency and alignment between home and educational environments.


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    Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Childcare Center’s Day-to-Day Operations?

    It’s time to get off the hamster wheel of staff turnover and enrollment challenges. Erica is hitting the road to visit childcare centers just like yours, offering expert advice and solutions to tackle your toughest issues. From hiring and team morale to strategic planning and competitive edge, we’re here to help you thrive. Let’s connect and create a vision for your center that goes beyond numbers on a spreadsheet. Contact the Childcare Director today for an introductory call and discover how we can help you make impactful changes that benefit your staff, families, and community. Let’s build something great together! 🚀📞



    Website https://www.childcaredirectorschair.com/
    Email: stellarbusinesconcepts1@yahoo.com
    Phone 401-921-3412

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    42 mins
  • 244 - Gift Ideas to Show Your Team Appreciation During the Holidays
    Nov 25 2024

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    In this episode, we explore various gift ideas to express gratitude towards your team members during the holiday season. We provide 10 creative and thoughtful suggestions, including personalized gifts, gift cards for experiences, and team outings. We also discuss the importance of tailoring gifts to individual preferences and interests.


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    Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Childcare Center’s Day-to-Day Operations?

    It’s time to get off the hamster wheel of staff turnover and enrollment challenges. Erica is hitting the road to visit childcare centers just like yours, offering expert advice and solutions to tackle your toughest issues. From hiring and team morale to strategic planning and competitive edge, we’re here to help you thrive. Let’s connect and create a vision for your center that goes beyond numbers on a spreadsheet. Contact the Childcare Director today for an introductory call and discover how we can help you make impactful changes that benefit your staff, families, and community. Let’s build something great together! 🚀📞



    Website https://www.childcaredirectorschair.com/
    Email: stellarbusinesconcepts1@yahoo.com
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    10 mins
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    Nov 22 2024

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    Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Childcare Center’s Day-to-Day Operations?

    It’s time to get off the hamster wheel of staff turnover and enrollment challenges. Erica is hitting the road to visit childcare centers just like yours, offering expert advice and solutions to tackle your toughest issues. From hiring and team morale to strategic planning and competitive edge, we’re here to help you thrive. Let’s connect and create a vision for your center that goes beyond numbers on a spreadsheet. Contact the Childcare Director today for an introductory call and discover how we can help you make impactful changes that benefit your staff, families, and community. Let’s build something great together! 🚀📞



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  • 243 - Empowering Educators: Staff Engagement for Growth with Cindy Lehnhoff
    Nov 22 2024

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    In this episode, host Erica Saccoccio interviews Cindy Lehnhoff, the Director of the National Child Care Association. They discuss the importance of continuous improvement and quality in child care programs. They emphasize the need for advocacy and communication to ensure that the voice of private childcare providers is heard at the federal level. They also highlight the benefits of creating a culture of continuous improvement and the role of ongoing training and professional development in fostering quality.

    The conversation touches on topics such as accreditation, staff retention, and the importance of involving staff in the improvement process. The conversation focuses on the importance of communication and feedback in childcare centers. It emphasizes the need for open dialogue between staff, parents, and management to improve the quality of care. The conversation also touches on the challenges of managing large programs and multiple locations, as well as the value of involving children in decision-making processes.

    The guest highlights the significance of spending time in classrooms and building the confidence and knowledge of teachers. The conversation concludes with the importance of not giving up and seeking support when facing challenges in the industry.

    Takeaways

    • Advocacy and communication are crucial for the voice of private childcare providers to be heard at the federal level.
    • Creating a culture of continuous improvement is essential for maintaining quality in child care programs.
    • Ongoing training and professional development help foster a culture of continuous improvement and support staff in their professional growth.
    • Accreditation can be a valuable journey that leads to self-validation and a deeper understanding of quality in early care and education.
    • Involving staff in the improvement process and recognizing their contributions can help retain and motivate them.




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    Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Childcare Center’s Day-to-Day Operations?

    It’s time to get off the hamster wheel of staff turnover and enrollment challenges. Erica is hitting the road to visit childcare centers just like yours, offering expert advice and solutions to tackle your toughest issues. From hiring and team morale to strategic planning and competitive edge, we’re here to help you thrive. Let’s connect and create a vision for your center that goes beyond numbers on a spreadsheet. Contact the Childcare Director today for an introductory call and discover how we can help you make impactful changes that benefit your staff, families, and community. Let’s build something great together! 🚀📞



    Website https://www.childcaredirectorschair.com/
    Email: stellarbusinesconcepts1@yahoo.com
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    38 mins
  • 242 - The Epic Comeback From Burnout to Bliss in Early Childhood Education!
    Nov 21 2024

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    Are you tired of feeling burnt out and stressed in your early childhood education career? Do you dream of creating a nurturing environment that fosters play-based learning and classroom bliss? In this video, we'll share the epic comeback story of how to transform from burnout to bliss in early childhood education. From stress management and professional growth to work-life balance and resilience building, we'll dive into the education strategies and self-care techniques that will help you prioritize your emotional wellbeing and create happy classrooms. Learn how to cultivate a positive teaching approach, incorporating mindfulness practices and education tips to inspire your students and reignite your passion for teaching. Join us on this journey of burnout recovery and discover the secrets to creating a blissful early childhood education setting that benefits both you and your students.

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    Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Childcare Center’s Day-to-Day Operations?

    It’s time to get off the hamster wheel of staff turnover and enrollment challenges. Erica is hitting the road to visit childcare centers just like yours, offering expert advice and solutions to tackle your toughest issues. From hiring and team morale to strategic planning and competitive edge, we’re here to help you thrive. Let’s connect and create a vision for your center that goes beyond numbers on a spreadsheet. Contact the Childcare Director today for an introductory call and discover how we can help you make impactful changes that benefit your staff, families, and community. Let’s build something great together! 🚀📞



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    Email: stellarbusinesconcepts1@yahoo.com
    Phone 401-921-3412

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    23 mins