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This conversation explores the journey and insights of a childcare director and educator, focusing on the importance of early childhood education, the impact of media on infant development, and the vital role educators play in shaping young minds. The discussion emphasizes the need for mindful media exposure and the profound influence of quality education in the early years.

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Live from the NJAEYC Conference, DJ brings the laughs and the lessons! In this mini conversation, the comedian and keynote speaker shares why educators are the real gardeners of growth—nurturing, pruning, and planting seeds that last a lifetime. He doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff either—funding frustrations, burnout, and staying grounded in your purpose. Tune in for a refreshing mix of humor, heart, and hard truths that’ll leave every educator ready to grow where they’re planted. 

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Are you leading your childcare team — or just managing them? In this episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, Erica Saccoccio dives into the key strategies that turn motivated staff into a culture of excellence.

Learn how to:
 ✅ Start with motivated people and create a culture of motivation
 ✅ Model your own passion and check your motives
 ✅ Build and maintain trust with your team
 ✅ Place high value on your staff and invest confidence in them
 ✅ Take responsibility for your actions and inspire accountability

Erica shares actionable tips for fostering engagement, loyalty, and peak performance — because people don’t follow titles, they follow leaders who genuinely care.

Press play to learn how to inspire your team, elevate your leadership, and create a childcare environment where excellence is the standard — not the exception.

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In this week’s episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, host Erica Saccoccio dives deep into one of the most overlooked leadership skills — creating an environment where questions aren’t just tolerated, but valued.

Inspired by John Maxwell’s wisdom — “Before you can make things right, make sure you see them right” — Erica challenges leaders to stop rushing for answers and start cultivating curiosity in their teams. When we value questions more than answers, we open the door to creativity, collaboration, and trust.

You’ll learn how to:
 ✅ Build a culture where curiosity thrives
 ✅ Value each team member’s perspective and potential
 ✅ Recognize the power of a good idea, no matter where it comes from
 ✅ Model humility and openness in your own leadership

And don’t miss this week’s sponsor spotlight — Jackrabbit Care, the childcare management system that’s winning hearts (and saving centers from tech headaches). If your current software had parents lighting up Facebook yesterday because they couldn’t pay tuition, it’s time for a change. Jackrabbit Care is so confident you’ll love their platform, they’ll buy you lunch when you book your free demo. (Link below!)

This episode is your reminder that great leaders don’t have all the answers — they ask the right questions. Tune in and learn how to create a space where innovation, trust, and motivation grow naturally.

🎧 Press play — your next breakthrough might start with one simple question.

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You’ve built a thriving childcare career, led incredible teams, and poured your heart into your community — but now, you’re starting to feel that tug for something different. You’re not burned out… you’re just not ready for the rocking chair yet.

In this inspiring episode, Erica Saccoccio explores what it looks like to step into a new season of purpose after years in early childhood education. Whether you’re considering retiring, selling your center, or simply shifting your focus, Erica breaks down how to pivot without losing your passion.

Discover fresh ways to stay connected to the field — from mentoring new educators and teaching at the college level to coaching, consulting, or even working in state licensing or advocacy. You’ll walk away with a renewed sense of hope that your legacy in ECE can continue, just in a new form.

Plus, hear Erica spill the real tea on what’s been happening in childcare tech — and why Jackrabbit Care is the partner you can trust when your current system lets you down. (They’re even buying lunch when you book your free demo — limited-time offer!)

Because let’s be honest — you didn’t come this far to fade quietly into the background. You’ve still got purpose, wisdom, and fire in your heart. You’re just ready to use it differently.

🎧 Press play and find out what your next chapter could look like — rocking chair not required.

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What if the only thing standing between you and changing the world… is believing that you can? 🌎

In this powerful solo episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, Erica invites you to step out of doubt and into action. You’ll explore what holds so many leaders back from making a difference and discover how small, intentional steps can create a ripple effect of change — in your center, your team, and your community.

Featuring a powerful quote from Margaret Mead and a little inspiration from Coach Carter, this episode is your reminder that the world doesn’t need perfect people — it needs passionate doers.

✨ This week’s challenge: Do one small thing that could mean the world to someone else.
 

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What if the person who changes the world isn’t someone famous — but you? In this inspiring episode, Erica Saccoccio explores how one person can make a lasting impact by choosing courage over comfort. She shares a powerful quote from Coach Carter, wisdom from John Maxwell, and one small action you can take today to change someone’s world.

✨ Sponsored by Jackrabbit Care — helping childcare leaders lighten their admin load so they can focus on what truly matters: making an impact.

Ready to step into your power? Join Erica and the Trailblazer Leadership Group, where extraordinary educators and directors are changing the world — together.

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Want to see what you’ve been missing behind the scenes of the Trailblazer Leadership Group?

This exclusive community gives you access to private resources — including videos, podcasts, downloadable tools, and a weekly coaching call, plus a monthly one-on-one session with Erica to help you strengthen your leadership skills and reach your next level.

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In this episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair, Erica sits down with recent CDA graduate Tori Arnold live from the CDA Leadership Conference! Tori shares her inspiring journey to earning her CDA and the incredible feeling of validation and empowerment that came with achieving this milestone.

Coming from a long line of educators, Tori is proudly continuing her family’s legacy in early childhood education. Her biggest cheerleader — her mom — attended the conference to celebrate this accomplishment, making the moment even more special.

Tune in to hear Tori’s heartfelt story, her passion for teaching, and how the CDA has helped her step fully into her purpose as an educator. It’s a joyful, uplifting conversation that reminds us why we do what we do — and how powerful it is to have someone cheering you on along the way.

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In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair podcast, Erica discusses the significance of the conference celebrating major milestones in early childhood education, including the CDA's 50th anniversary. The conversation highlights the importance of the CDA in shaping educators' confidence and skills, the future direction of the CDA, and the launch of the Council Table podcast aimed at fostering community discussions. Personal stories shared by attendees underscore the transformative impact of the CDA on their careers and lives. i need a catchy title for this episode. 

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