Child Care Genius Podcast

You asked, and Brian and Carol are answering! In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey are back with another ABC: Ask Brian & Carol episode, tackling real questions submitted by child care business owners.

Tune in as they share their experience and insights on some of the challenges that can leave owners wondering what to do next. From protecting your child care business when insurance issues arise to improving enrollment when tours aren't converting, Brian and Carol offer important things every owner should consider.

If you're working nonstop at your center and wondering how other owners manage multiple locations without becoming even more overwhelmed, you'll want to hear Brian and Carol's perspective. Listen in for a candid conversation about building a child care business that doesn't have to depend on you for everything.

Join Brian and Carol for another Ask Brian & Carol episode filled with real questions, decades of child care business experience, and plenty of their signature back-and-forth along the way. Have a question you'd like Brian and Carol to answer? Submit your question to [email protected], and it may be featured in an upcoming Ask Brian & Carol podcast episode!

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Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media ads management. For social media content we have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month!

Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/ Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts.

If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university

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Are you solving problems in your child care business, only to find yourself dealing with the same issues again a week or a month later? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Friday Training Podcast, Faith Yocum shares how to recognize when a recurring problem is really a sign of a broken or missing system.

Learn how clear ownership, processes, triggers, accountability, and training can reduce costly management workarounds and free up valuable leadership time. Tune in to discover how stronger systems can help you stop putting out the same fires and build a child care business that runs more consistently.

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Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media ads management. For social media content we have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month!

Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/ Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts.

If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university

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Are you making financial decisions that are helping your child care business grow, or quietly holding it back? Many owners work incredibly hard to fill their programs, but without a solid understanding of their numbers, it's easy to make costly mistakes that impact enrollment, profitability, and long-term success.

Join Brian and Carol Duprey as they wrap up their three-part series on mastering full enrollment by connecting the dots between financial confidence and enrollment growth. Tune in as they explain why understanding your profit and loss statement, managing cash flow, setting tuition strategically, and avoiding emotional spending decisions are all essential to building a thriving child care business.

You'll also hear why marketing should never be viewed as an expense, but as an investment that can generate years of recurring revenue. Brian and Carol share why many centers unintentionally limit their growth by underinvesting in marketing, underpricing tuition, or failing to understand the financial impact of everyday business decisions.

Whether you're working toward full enrollment or trying to build a stronger financial foundation, this episode offers valuable insights to help you make smarter decisions with greater confidence. Listen in and discover how combining sound financial management with consistent marketing can help you create a profitable center with a healthy waitlist.

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Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media ads management. For social media content we have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month!

Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/ Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts.

If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university

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Are you focused on getting more leads when the real opportunity may be converting more of the families who have already scheduled a tour? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Friday Training Podcast, host Faith Yocum takes a closer look at the tour process and the role it plays in turning prospective families into enrollments.

Learn why tracking your tour conversion rate matters, how to create an experience that connects with what parents really care about, and why every tour should have a clear next step. Tune in for ideas to help you strengthen your tours, improve follow-up, and turn more interested families into enrolled families.

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Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media ads management. For social media content we have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/ Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts.

If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university

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What if the families you're hoping to enroll simply can't find you? In today's competitive child care market, offering a great program isn't enough. If parents don't see you online, hear about you from trusted sources, or have a reason to choose your center over another, you're leaving enrollments on the table. That's exactly what Brian and Carol Duprey tackle in Part 2 of their three-part enrollment series.

Join us as Brian and Carol share simple but powerful strategies to help your center stand out and attract more families. From improving your online visibility and digital marketing to creating referral programs that actually motivate parents to spread the word, this episode is packed with ideas designed to help you fill more classrooms.

Tune in as they also explore the value of building strategic partnerships with local businesses, pediatricians, children's retailers, employers, and other organizations that serve families. These relationships can become a steady source of new enrollments while strengthening your presence in the community.

Whether your enrollment has slowed or you're looking for new ways to stay ahead of the competition, this episode will help you think differently about how families discover and choose child care. Listen in, then be sure to join Brian and Carol next week for Part 3, where they'll reveal how your financial strategy plays an important role in building and sustaining full enrollment.

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Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media ads management. For social media content we have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/ Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts.

If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university

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Is your enrollment strategy based on hope, or do you have a plan? Many child care owners assume enrollment will take care of itself until empty classrooms start affecting their bottom line. The truth is, full enrollment doesn't happen by accident. It happens because of consistent systems, smart decisions, and a clear understanding of your numbers.

Join Brian and Carol Duprey for Part 1 of a three-part series on the path to full enrollment. In this episode, they discuss why tracking historical enrollment trends can help you make better decisions, how to identify gaps before they become major problems, and why flexibility with classroom configurations, part-time care, and scheduling can make a significant difference. You'll also hear why knowing your full-time equivalent (FTE) numbers is one of the most important metrics every owner should understand.

Listen in as Brian and Carol share simple ways to prepare your center for more enrollments, from making sure your facility is tour-ready to creating a stronger tour experience that helps families confidently choose your program. They also explain why many centers leave revenue on the table by overlooking opportunities that already exist within their current staffing and enrollment structure.

Whether you're trying to fill a few openings or build a long-term enrollment strategy, this episode will help you think differently about growing your center. Tune in to discover how better planning, stronger tour systems, and the right technology can help you move closer to full enrollment, while setting the stage for even more marketing and financial strategies in Parts 2 and 3 of this special series.

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GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LEVERAGE Conference: https://childcaregenius.com/leverage

Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media ads management. For social media content we have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/ Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts.

If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university

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Is low enrollment really your biggest challenge, or is it just a symptom of something deeper? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Friday Training Podcast, host Faith Yocum explains why enrollment is the result of multiple business systems working together, not a single process that can be fixed overnight.

Learn how to identify where families are dropping out of your enrollment funnel, measure the right metrics, and uncover the real issues that may be holding your center back. Tune in to discover how strengthening your marketing, lead response, tour process, retention, and overall systems can help you build consistent, sustainable enrollment growth.

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Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media ads management. For social media content we have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/ Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts.

If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university

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Have you ever wondered how much faster your child care business could grow if you had the right mentor guiding you every step of the way? Running a successful center isn't about working harder. It's about avoiding costly mistakes, building strong systems, and learning from people who have already achieved the results you're looking for. Tune in to this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast as Brian and Carol Duprey share why coaching can be one of the smartest investments you make in your business.

Listen in as Brian and Carol discuss the most common challenges child care owners face, from enrollment, staffing, and culture to marketing, operations, finances, AI, and profitability. They reflect on the lessons they learned through decades of building their own successful centers, including the mistakes that cost them time, money, and unnecessary stress. Their mission is simple: help other owners avoid those same pitfalls and build stronger, more profitable businesses.

Join us as they take you behind the scenes of Child Care Genius University and explain what makes their coaching program different. From experienced seven-figure coaches and personalized guidance to live events, marketing resources, enrollment tools, leadership development, and a supportive community, you'll discover how CCGU is designed to help owners create lasting success while reclaiming more freedom in their lives.

Whether you're feeling stuck, ready to grow, or simply looking for a better path forward, this episode will show you why investing in yourself is often the first step toward changing your business. If you're ready to stop figuring everything out on your own and start building the child care business you've always envisioned, you won't want to miss this conversation.

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GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LEVERAGE Conference: https://childcaregenius.com/leverage

Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media ads management. For social media content we have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/ Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts.

If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university

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Are you losing great job candidates before you even have a chance to hire them? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Friday Training Podcast, host Faith Yocum shares how to speed up your hiring process without sacrificing quality. Learn why hiring for character over experience leads to stronger long term employees, how a consistent interview process improves decision making, and simple ways to create an interview experience that makes top candidates want to join your team.

Tune in to discover how hiring efficiently, not just quickly, can help you build a stronger team and a stronger child care business.

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GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LEVERAGE Conference: https://childcaregenius.com/leverage

Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media ads management. For social media content we have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/ Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts.

If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university

Connect with us:

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Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook

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What if you could predict your enrollment before it happened instead of constantly reacting to it? The most successful child care owners don't rely on guesswork. They track the right numbers, recognize patterns, and make smarter staffing and enrollment decisions long before they become urgent.

In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey answer two thoughtful listener questions during another edition of Ask Brian and Carol (ABC). Tune in as they explain which key metrics every child care business owner should be tracking, including enrollment trends, full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment, staff turnover, profitability, and absenteeism. You'll learn how years of historical data can help you anticipate seasonal enrollment changes, hire ahead of demand, and avoid turning families away because you're short-staffed.

Listen in as Brian and Carol also discuss how to maximize capacity without creating ratio problems. They share ideas for filling unused schedule gaps, using drop-in care strategically, understanding attendance patterns, and knowing when over-enrollment can work safely for larger centers. These simple shifts can help you make better use of every available space while keeping your program running smoothly.

If you've ever wondered which numbers truly matter or how data can help you make more confident business decisions, this episode is for you. Join us to discover how tracking the right information today can help you build a stronger, more profitable child care business tomorrow.

To Contact Brian Duprey: [email protected]

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GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LEVERAGE Conference: https://childcaregenius.com/leverage

Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media ads management. For social media content we have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/ Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts.

If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university

Connect with us:

Child Care Genius Website

Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook

Join our Child Care Mindset Facebook Group

Follow Us on Instagram

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