By Dani Christine
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In this episode, I’m laying it all out: the frustrations, the reality, and the questions that need answering about subsidized child care. As a multi-site child care provider in New York, over 70% of our enrollment relies on the state’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), commonly known as ACS in NYC or DSS in the rest of the state. While subsidies have been a crucial part of supporting families, the issues with payment delays, processing holdups, and slow enrollment in the system have reached a breaking point.
I’m breaking down what subsidized child care is, the variations across states, and why consistent payment issues are a massive barrier for providers like me and others in my network. These delays don’t just impact payroll and bills; they threaten our ability to provide quality care and even meet basic operational standards. I’ll share my personal experience, highlight the importance of emergency plans (and why relying on them isn’t enough), and call for solutions that prevent providers from shouldering the burden of a broken system.
Let’s be real: child care deserts exist for a reason, and it’s time to face it. I’m inviting you to listen, share your experiences, and join me in advocating for a system that truly supports the providers it relies on. By the time you hear this, I’m hopeful there’s improvement—but if not, it’s time to demand change.
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Welcome back to Child Care Sites and Sounds! It’s been a while, and in this episode, we’re diving right back in with updates and fresh insights.
First, Dani Christine reintroduces the podcast and shares what she's been up to this year. Exciting news: you can now catch episode clips on YouTube.com/DaniChristine while enjoying the full-length content on Apple Podcasts!
My tip of the day? Become a better steward of your time, no matter how busy you get.
Tune in for practical advice, relatable stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at life as a childcare business owner and consultant. Don’t miss this value-packed return episode!
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Dani read a book and now everything has changed! The girls discuss the beginning stages of implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in their child care company with their leadership team.
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In this episode, Gigi takes on the hosting role and invites her coworker, Ms. India, for a sit-down in the studio to interview her about her experience working for Dani in the child care centers over the years. Similar to Gigi, Ms. India went from being an assistant teacher to a key role within the child care business administration very quickly.
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Even the best of friends disagree sometimes, especially those that work together. In this episode, Dani & Gigi reflect on what's been happening during their break from the podcast including details on the company's Carnival Cruise team retreat.
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Tiffany Diaz makes her return to the podcast after growing in business and expanding to help others do the same throughout the past couple of years. Dani and Tiffany discuss her process for developing partnerships with other home daycare providers and what her experience was like being contracted with a childcare network in New York City.
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Gigi has settled into her new role as the Parent Coordinator and the girls have finally found a customer relationship management (CRM) system that they believe is best suited for their company.
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Thank you for 20,000+ YouTube subscribers! This episode is a reflection of all the child care grants and opportunities - past, present, and future - that I can recall learning about since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, NYS Governor Hochul released the State of the State FY24 Executive Budget regarding the Child Care Task Force. Take quick peek into that presentation with me to learn about what's to come!
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Ever thought about the possibility of becoming a contracted day care provider for a major agency like the IRS? Well, that's exactly what Brandy Hall of Great Expectations Preparatory Academy in Memphis, TN did! Listen to her journey as she explains her growth within the child care industry that expands from working FOR the government to now working WITH them in partnership as the owner of an IRS contracted preschool.
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Dani is a self-proclaimed calendar-blocking queen, and in this episode she tries to convince Gigi to join her organizational ways. The girls also discuss upcoming family engagement events, workshops in their preschool, and funky settings on Apple computers that need a bit of tweaking!
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The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.