ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie

Kate and Carrie have over 62 years in the childcare business industry and bring that background to their conversations. Having worked with over 5000 childcare programs across the country in the last 30 years together they are a fun and powerful team - ready to help you tackle your problems with practical solutions.

Podcasting since 2020 • 374 episodes

ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie

Latest Episodes

362: The Hidden Financial Impact of Quality Ratings Nobody Tells You About with Coach Rae

In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate sits down with Coach Rae — an early childhood education specialist and consultant — to bust some myths about quality rating systems. They dig into why these systems aren't about control, but acco...

July 16, 2026 • 23:12

361: Why Childcare Owners Need Formal Management Training — Or Risk Burnout With Laura Biederman

Unlock the secret to rapid growth in early childhood education—without burning out your team or drowning in disjointed systems. Laura Biederman, from Ebenezer's eight locations, reveals how she transitioned from classroom teacher to business le...

July 14, 2026 • 27:04

360: The Most Crucial Ingredient for Quality Childcare Staffing Revealed

Ever wonder what lifeguarding has to do with running a child care program? Turns out — a lot! In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate shares how becoming a lifeguard at 15 shaped everything she believes about training, preparation, and...

July 09, 2026 • 16:19

359: From Sticky Notes to Streamlined Success: Revolutionize Childcare Enrollment with Tech! With Robert Rodriguez

In this episode of Childcare Conversations, we chat with Robert Rodriguez, co-owner of Texas Christian Preschool in Brownsville, Texas. Robert shares how his mom founded the business back in 1981, and how he brought his corporate retail and fin...

July 07, 2026 • 23:40

358: The Greatest Wellness Secrets Every Family Childcare Provider Needs to Know With Annette Eberhardt

This episode of Childcare Conversations is such a good one! Kate sits down with Annette Eberhart, a 19-year family childcare veteran from Florida, to talk about something we all need to hear: self-care and wellness for early childhood educators...

July 02, 2026 • 25:28

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