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In this episode, we share a variety of fun and engaging team building activities specifically designed for childcare teams. From icebreaker games to trust-building exercises, we provide practical and creative ideas that will help strengthen the bond between team members and enhance teamwork.
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The Women Excelling Everywhere Book featuring Erica Saccoccio
Passion is at the core of success for the women featured in this book. If you are wondering what you are here to do or how you could make a living from what you love, these stories will inspire you. Discover how women from all over the world define success and channel their passion into their business and work.
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In this episode, we delve into the various sources of funding available to help you start or expand your childcare center. From government grants to private investors, we'll explore the best options for securing the financial support you need.
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The Women Excelling Everywhere Book featuring Erica Saccoccio
Passion is at the core of success for the women featured in this book. If you are wondering what you are here to do or how you could make a living from what you love, these stories will inspire you. Discover how women from all over the world define success and channel their passion into their business and work.
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The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.
WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.
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In this episode, we dive into the essential items that should be included in every onboarding kit. From company swag and office supplies to training materials and welcome notes, we discuss the key components that can make a lasting impact on new employees.
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Books
The Women Excelling Everywhere Book featuring Erica Saccoccio
Passion is at the core of success for the women featured in this book. If you are wondering what you are here to do or how you could make a living from what you love, these stories will inspire you. Discover how women from all over the world define success and channel their passion into their business and work.
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The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.
WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.
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In this episode, we discuss the significance of a well-designed onboarding system and how it can set the tone for a successful employee experience. We provide tips and strategies for creating an amazing onboarding process that will leave a lasting impression on new hires.
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We invite you to join our community of dedicated listeners by supporting our podcast with a monthly subscription. Your contribution is vital in enabling us to continue producing valuable content that empowers you to lead your team and childcare business to success effectively. By subscribing, you gain access to exclusive benefits and help us fulfill our mission of providing you with practical and actionable bite-sized strategies daily that you can implement immediately. Your support means the world to us; together, we can achieve greatness. Thank you for considering a monthly subscription to our podcast.
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Books
The Women Excelling Everywhere Book featuring Erica Saccoccio
Passion is at the core of success for the women featured in this book. If you are wondering what you are here to do or how you could make a living from what you love, these stories will inspire you. Discover how women from all over the world define success and channel their passion into their business and work.
https://www.amazon.com/Women-Excelling-Everywhere-Discover-Defines/dp/1960930117/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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Are you looking to organize your childcare business today? Visit our friends at Thriving Childcare.com for the perfect planner design, exclusively created for childcare owners like you by a childcare owner like you.
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The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.
WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.
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Being a childcare director requires a unique blend of managerial skills, empathy, and understanding of child development. Here are some leadership tips specifically tailored for childcare directors.
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Check out the Book Erica Co-Wrote:
The Women Excelling Everywhere Book featuring Erica Saccoccio
Passion is at the core of success for the women featured in this book. If you are wondering what you are here to do or how you could make a living from what you love, these stories will inspire you. Discover how women from all over the world define success and channel their passion into their business and work.
Visit our friends at Thriving Childcare.com for the perfect planner design, exclusively created for childcare owners like you by a childcare owner like you.
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Books
The Women Excelling Everywhere Book featuring Erica Saccoccio
Passion is at the core of success for the women featured in this book. If you are wondering what you are here to do or how you could make a living from what you love, these stories will inspire you. Discover how women from all over the world define success and channel their passion into their business and work.
https://www.amazon.com/Women-Excelling-Everywhere-Discover-Defines/dp/1960930117/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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Are you looking to organize your childcare business today? Visit our friends at Thriving Childcare.com for the perfect planner design, exclusively created for childcare owners like you by a childcare owner like you.
Link: https://thrivingchildcareshop.com/
Code: CHILDCAREPODCAST
Support the show
The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.
WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.
To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.
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We explore how to use reviews as a tool for improving your childcare business, including identifying areas for growth and implementing changes based on feedback.
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Check out the Book Erica Co-Wrote:
The Women Excelling Everywhere Book featuring Erica Saccoccio
Passion is at the core of success for the women featured in this book. If you are wondering what you are here to do or how you could make a living from what you love, these stories will inspire you. Discover how women from all over the world define success and channel their passion into their business and work.
Visit our friends at Thriving Childcare.com for the perfect planner design, exclusively created for childcare owners like you by a childcare owner like you.
Link: https://thrivingchildcareshop.com/ Use Code: CHILDCAREPODCAST
Support the show
The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.
WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.
To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.
Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.
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We discuss the best practices for responding to both positive and negative reviews, and how to handle feedback in a professional and constructive manner.
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Check out the Book Erica Co-Wrote:
The Women Excelling Everywhere Book featuring Erica Saccoccio
Passion is at the core of success for the women featured in this book. If you are wondering what you are here to do or how you could make a living from what you love, these stories will inspire you. Discover how women from all over the world define success and channel their passion into their business and work.
Visit our friends at Thriving Childcare.com for the perfect planner design, exclusively created for childcare owners like you by a childcare owner like you.
Link: https://thrivingchildcareshop.com/ Use Code: CHILDCAREPODCAST
Support the show
The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.
WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.
To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.
Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.
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As a child care center owner or manager, you know how important it is to have positive reviews from parents. Not only do they help attract new families to your center, but they also serve as a testament to the quality of care you provide. However, getting parents to take the time to write a review can be a challenge. We share 15 tips and strategies for encouraging parents to leave positive reviews for your childcare business, including providing excellent service and asking for feedback.
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Check out the Book Erica Co-Wrote:
The Women Excelling Everywhere Book featuring Erica Saccoccio
Passion is at the core of success for the women featured in this book. If you are wondering what you are here to do or how you could make a living from what you love, these stories will inspire you. Discover how women from all over the world define success and channel their passion into their business and work.
Visit our friends at Thriving Childcare.com for the perfect planner design, exclusively created for childcare owners like you by a childcare owner like you.
Link: https://thrivingchildcareshop.com/ Use Code: CHILDCAREPODCAST
Support the show
The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.
WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.
To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.
Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.
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In this episode, we delve into the importance of reviews in the childcare industry and how parents rely on feedback from other families to make informed decisions about where to send their children. We discuss the impact of positive and negative reviews on a childcare provider's reputation and how providers can leverage reviews to attract more families.
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Check out the Book Erica Co-Wrote:
The Women Excelling Everywhere Book featuring Erica Saccoccio
Passion is at the core of success for the women featured in this book. If you are wondering what you are here to do or how you could make a living from what you love, these stories will inspire you. Discover how women from all over the world define success and channel their passion into their business and work.
Visit our friends at Thriving Childcare.com for the perfect planner design, exclusively created for childcare owners like you by a childcare owner like you.
Link: https://thrivingchildcareshop.com/ Use Code: CHILDCAREPODCAST
Support the show
The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.
WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.
To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.
Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.
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In our final episode, we explore how prioritizing self-care and work-life balance can contribute to the professional growth and success of child care directors. We highlight the positive impact it can have on their leadership skills, creativity, and overall job performance.
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Check out the Book Erica Co-Wrote:
The Women Excelling Everywhere Book featuring Erica Saccoccio
Passion is at the core of success for the women featured in this book. If you are wondering what you are here to do or how you could make a living from what you love, these stories will inspire you. Discover how women from all over the world define success and channel their passion into their business and work.
Visit our friends at Thriving Childcare.com for the perfect planner design, exclusively created for childcare owners like you by a childcare owner like you.
Link: https://thrivingchildcareshop.com/ Use Code: CHILDCAREPODCAST
Support the show
The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.
WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.
To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.
Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.
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Because childcare leadership deserves a real conversation.
If you're looking for another leadership podcast filled with corporate buzzwords and theories from people who haven't stepped…
I'm Erica Saccoccio—a multi-center childcare owner, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and podcast host who still leads in the work every single day.
This podcast is for childcare directors, daycare owners, assistant directors, preschool leaders, and early childhood professionals who are ready to find their voice, build confidence, strengthen their teams, and create programs where children, families, and educators thrive.
Each week, you'll hear honest conversations, practical leadership strategies, and inspiring stories from childcare directors, owners, educators, authors, and industry leaders who understand what it really takes to lead in early childhood today. We'll tackle the conversations others avoid, celebrate the wins that matter, and give you practical ideas you can take back to your center tomorrow.
Around here, we don't chase perfection—we build confident leaders, multiply future leaders, and create a ripple of impact throughout the early childhood profession.
Pull up a chair. Find your voice. Lead with confidence. Create lasting impact.
🎤 Let's Grow Leaders Together
Looking for a keynote speaker, breakout session presenter, leadership retreat facilitator, professional development trainer, or leadership coach for your childcare organization?
Erica partners with conferences, state associations, childcare organizations, school districts, and leadership teams across the country to deliver engaging presentations that are practical, relatable, and transformational. Every session is designed to inspire audiences, spark meaningful conversations, and equip leaders with strategies they can immediately implement in their programs.
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🌐 www.childcaredirectorschair.com
Pull up a chair. Find your voice. Lead with confidence. Create lasting impact.

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