The Director's Club

 Noelle talks about staff retention challenges in child care programs, including accountability, support needs across generations, and improvement that doesn’t always come from training or formal feedback. She explains how adding simple, intentional one-on-one “connection” check-ins a few times a year can shift a culture where employees only meet with leadership when something is wrong. These meetings are not evaluations or disciplinary conversations; they are protected, distraction-free time to build trust, celebrate what’s going well, surface concerns early, and understand what feels overwhelming. She outlines sample questions, key benefits such as stronger relationships, earlier problem awareness, improved morale, and higher retention, and encourages leaders to schedule check-ins consistently across the team, including assistant directors.

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Ever feel like you're running your center instead of leading it? In this episode, Noelle shares the turning point that changed everything during ScribbleTime's expansion from 72 to 114 students. Discover why protecting just one hour a day for leadership work can give you back 240 hours a year to build the systems your center desperately needs. Learn the difference between managing day-to-day operations and leading your center forward, plus get practical strategies for setting boundaries with your team and finally tackling that project you keep putting off. If "enrollment" (or any other important project) keeps showing up on your to-do list week after week, this episode is your roadmap to breaking free from constant interruptions and reclaiming your role as a leader.

Check out our new Lunch and Lead series HERE

Connect with us at The Director's Club HERE

Noelle explains why teachers may struggle or quit within the first 90 days when onboarding is overwhelming or unclear. She shares how her center improved retention and confidence by breaking onboarding into day-by-day checklist sections (starting with safety), creating predictable routines, and adding quick daily check-ins from multiple leaders. She also recommends assigning dedicated onboarders by age group to ensure consistent training and accountability.

Check out our new Lunch and Lead series HERE

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Tired of the "crisis" talk in early childhood education? Me too.

The truth: funding being pulled is a crisis. Everything else? That's just business asking you to lead.

I share what I learned when the payphone industry collapsed during my banking career - and how it changed how I run my childcare center today. We'll talk Money, Administration, and People: the three things you need to focus on to build a business that weathers any storm.

Stop reacting. Start leading. Let's do this work together.

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This is just a "welcome back" to the new year!   Here are all the links I spoke about in the podcast.  Make sure you reach out with topics you want to hear about - I'm getting ready to write new episodes.

Reach out to me at [email protected] and send me topics you want to hear about on the podcast!  I'd love to hear from you.

FREE Book Club JOIN HERE We are hosting it on Thursday, January 15th 7 PM EST

Virtual Webinar - Protecting Your Center's Insurability  Wednesday, January 21st 1 PM EST

In-Person Leadership Day!  Come join us in Massachusetts on Thursday, February 12th  9 AM - 4 PM  LEARN MORE HERE

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Effective Mentoring through Workshop Reflections: Simple Steps for Childcare Educators

Join Noelle as she shares three practical ways to mentor and develop less experienced teachers through reflection and action sheets, staff meeting brainstorms, and shared learning activities. Discover how these methods can foster collaborative problem-solving, build strong team dynamics, and enhance the effectiveness of professional development workshops. Listen now for actionable tips to create a more engaged and capable teaching staff.

We're expanding our child care center in 2026 and we need to build up our rising leaders.  We will need more assistant directors - lead teachers - an infant and toddler team!  I've created leadership workshops for my rising leaders and I want to invite you and your team to join us!

Take Back Your Day CLICK HERE - Free workshop on September 9th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Leadership Day CLICK HERE - For Child Care Cetner Directors;  In-Person in Wrentham, Massachusetts on October 2nd 8:30 AM - 5 PM meals and a pretty notebook included!

Leading The Way CLICK HERE - Rising Leadership 6-Week Virtual workshop starts October 8th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time Wednesday's

Need help implementing what you heard today?
We’ve got your back. Inside The Director’s Club, we don’t just talk about solutions — we help you put them into action with done-for-you tools, coaching, and a supportive community of directors who get it. Whether you’re ready to create systems that actually stick or just want to stop feeling like you’re doing this alone, we’re here to support you.    Reach out here:  thedirectorsclub.net

 Behind every well-run child care center is a strong office team—but building one doesn’t happen by accident. In this episode, Noelle shares five simple but powerful systems that transform daily chaos into smooth operations. From setting the stage with quick admin check-ins to mentoring future leaders, you’ll discover practical ways to lighten your load, strengthen your leadership bench, and create consistency that benefits your entire center.

We're expanding our child care center in 2026 and we need to build up our rising leaders.  We will need more assistant directors - lead teachers - an infant and toddler team!  I've created leadership workshops for my rising leaders and I want to invite you and your team to join us!

Take Back Your Day CLICK HERE - Free workshop on September 9th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Leadership Day CLICK HERE - For Child Care Cetner Directors;  In-Person in Wrentham, Massachusetts on October 2nd 8:30 AM - 5 PM meals and a pretty notebook included!

Leading The Way CLICK HERE - Rising Leadership 6-Week Virtual workshop starts October 8th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time Wednesday's

Need help implementing what you heard today?
We’ve got your back. Inside The Director’s Club, we don’t just talk about solutions — we help you put them into action with done-for-you tools, coaching, and a supportive community of directors who get it. Whether you’re ready to create systems that actually stick or just want to stop feeling like you’re doing this alone, we’re here to support you.    Reach out here:  thedirectorsclub.net

While some childcare centers are struggling to survive, others are quietly implementing three game-changing financial strategies that are adding thousands to their bottom line each month. In this episode, Noelle shares the exact trends that transformed her center's financial stability—and why they're becoming the new baseline for professional childcare operations. 

What You'll Learn: 

• Why eliminating discounts actually increased revenue by $3,400/month at ScribbleTime 
• How digital billing systems can save you 30+ hours monthly while improving cash flow 
• The revenue diversification strategies that now represent 22% of total monthly income 
• Real numbers and specific examples from 20 years of center operations 

Perfect for: Childcare center directors, owners, and administrators ready to move beyond traditional financial models and create sustainable, profitable operations. 

Key Takeaway: These aren't complicated systems requiring huge investments—they're smart operational shifts any center can implement to increase revenue while reducing administrative burden. 

Ready to stop chasing payments and start building financial momentum? This episode gives you the roadmap to transform your center's financial future. 

We're expanding our child care center in 2026 and we need to build up our rising leaders.  We will need more assistant directors - lead teachers - an infant and toddler team!  I've created leadership workshops for my rising leaders and I want to invite you and your team to join us!

Take Back Your Day CLICK HERE - Free workshop on September 9th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Leadership Day CLICK HERE - For Child Care Cetner Directors;  In-Person in Wrentham, Massachusetts on October 2nd 8:30 AM - 5 PM meals and a pretty notebook included!

Leading The Way CLICK HERE - Rising Leadership 6-Week Virtual workshop starts October 8th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time Wednesday's

Need help implementing what you heard today?
We’ve got your back. Inside The Director’s Club, we don’t just talk about solutions — we help you put them into action with done-for-you tools, coaching, and a supportive community of directors who get it. Whether you’re ready to create systems that actually stick or just want to stop feeling like you’re doing this alone, we’re here to support you.    Reach out here:  thedirectorsclub.net

We're expanding our child care center in 2026 and we need to build up our rising leaders.  We will need more assistant directors - lead teachers - an infant and toddler team!  I've created leadership workshops for my rising leaders and I want to invite you and your team to join us!

Take Back Your Day CLICK HERE - Free workshop on September 9th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Leadership Day CLICK HERE - For Child Care Cetner Directors;  In-Person in Wrentham, Massachusetts on October 2nd 8:30 AM - 5 PM meals and a pretty notebook included!

Leading The Way CLICK HERE - Rising Leadership 6-Week Virtual workshop starts October 8th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time Wednesday's

Need help implementing what you heard today?
We’ve got your back. Inside The Director’s Club, we don’t just talk about solutions — we help you put them into action with done-for-you tools, coaching, and a supportive community of directors who get it. Whether you’re ready to create systems that actually stick or just want to stop feeling like you’re doing this alone, we’re here to support you.    Reach out here:  thedirectorsclub.net

Ready to grow, relocate, or finally buy your center’s building? In this episode, Noelle shares the real, behind-the-scenes journey of transforming a historic downtown church into the new home of ScribbleTime. From due diligence and real estate scouting to SBA loan applications, code reviews, budgeting, and construction—this is your roadmap to navigating child care real estate expansion with confidence. Whether you're leasing, buying, or just dreaming, this episode is packed with practical tips, resources, and honest reflections to guide your next big move.

Need help implementing what you heard today?
We’ve got your back. Inside The Director’s Club, we don’t just talk about solutions — we help you put them into action with done-for-you tools, coaching, and a supportive community of directors who get it. Whether you’re ready to create systems that actually stick or just want to stop feeling like you’re doing this alone, we’re here to support you.    Reach out here:  thedirectorsclub.net