Provider Check-In 2023

In this episode i had the honor of having an amazing conversation with Mrs. Dominique Ellis a second generation Child Care Center Owner and CEO of her company Educated Minds. We talked about how her beautiful mother went from a family daycare provider to center owner & how Dominique has excelled in life while having dyslexia and losing her father at an early age. Marrying her childhood friend and writing a book about the loss of her father as a child. 

This conversation is full of love, laughter and some tears... Dominique is a young woman with an old soul... She is very wise and business savvy. Her company Educated Mindz is very successful as she offers trainings in all aspects of the business of Childcare.

This episode is a conversation with providers from all over the country in the Daycare Chronicles 101.2 Clubhouse weekly meeting room. 

Topics discussed are:

The new T-K & Early Headstart Programs affecting Family Daycare.

Sick Children in 2022

Crayola Parties in February

This episode discusses how important it is to have effective communication between the Parent and Provider to aid in preventing any possible misunderstandings about contracts , care of their child and expectations while the child is in your care.

Providers also shared about having a child in your care that you may not be able to meet the needs of.

This episode is about the struggles and wins of 2021 with providers. We must count our Blessings especially within this Pandemic. Daycare Providers are not only Essential but also Necessary.

Science Teacher Mom is a High School Science Teacher that has turned her love of science ,teaching and most importantly the love of being a mom into a Successful Business. 

Science Teacher Mom(Medinah Muhammad) has been featured on NBC in a full episode of" George To The Rescue" . She  also has content and downloadable  sheets on Teacher Pay Teachers. 

The interview is refreshing and will inspire you to level up your Stem with her activity boxes. You can find Science Teacher Mom (Medinah Muhammad) on YouTube, Instagram & Tik Tok as well.

Healthy Snack Tip: Fresh Veggie Parfaits

Also reference to the book "Preventing Daycare Burnout" by Suzette Salmon which is available on Amazon.

This episode talks about Self Care & Mindfulness for educators with my special guest Megan Sweet "The Awakening Educator".

We also discuss classroom inclusion, anti-racist behavior for children as Megan is also an "Education Transformation Leader and Advocate

Healthy Snack: Yogurt Parfait

This episode is about how I began to notice a difference in the children's behavior's due to the effect of Covid  on the world and all of the changes in our  daily lives.

It's okay to switch things up and make adjustments to the daily routine.

Clubhouse Shout Out to ECE with Ms. Melody McGuire

This episode is about how Family Daycare Providers are unique in the ways that they run and set-up their daycare homes, as well as meet the needs of the communities that we live in.

The benefits of having an Outdoor Classroom and Sensory Area in your daycare.

Healthy Snack Tip: Strawberry filled pancakes

This episode is about the daycare parents, children , meal presentation tips. Also the Netflix show "Bookmarks"

Healthy Snack & Tips on Preparing for the Spring & Summer with Step2 products

In this episode you will learn of the 4 basic personality types and how they play a roll in understanding your daycare parents and children. My Special Guest LaShana Stephens( Modern Mommie Mogul breaks all of this down for us.

Healthy Snack Tip : Salmon Quesadilla