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.
Episodes
230 episodes
Episode 225: Understanding Labor Laws: A Must-Listen for Childcare Directors and Owners
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations with Kate and Carrie," our hosts dive into the nitty-gritty of labor laws affecting early childhood care providers.Kate and Carrie break down the Department of Labor's rules on exempt vs. non...
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Episode 224: Navigating Child Care Conferences: Tips for Vendors and Attendees to Maximize Your Experience!
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations with Kate and Carrie," our dynamic duo dives into their recent adventures at childcare conferences. They chat about their roles as authors, coaches, and trainers, sharing highlights from the Child Ca...
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Episode 223: How Can Childcare Centers Keep Their Staff Happy and Engaged? With Super Friend Jessica Wright
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie chat with Jessica Wright from Inspire Care 360 about the all-important topic of staff retention in childcare. Jessica shares her wealth of knowledge on creating effective onboarding...
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Episode 222: How Can Reflecting on 2024 Set You Up for Success in 2025?
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations with Kate and Carrie," Kate dives into strategic planning for 2025 as 2024 winds down. She discusses the importance of reflecting on the year's successes and challenges and the value of documenting t...
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Episode 221: The Best Way to Tame Your Monkeys: The History of Monkeys and Childcare Conversations
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie dive into the fascinating idea of "monkey management", inspired by a classic 1974 Harvard Business Review article. They share how this concept has shaped their work with childcare d...
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Episode 220: From Teacher to Director: Your Path to Making a Bigger Impact!
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie discuss why becoming a director in early childhood education is a fantastic career move. Carrie shares her journey, aiming to own a center and stressing the importance of being dire...
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Episode 219: How Can We Advocate for Early Childhood Education in Our Communities? With Super Friend Kimberly Holiday
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," hosts Kate and Carrie sit down with their amazing super friend Kimberly Holiday, a councilwoman from Pflugerville, Texas. Kimberly shares her inspiring journey from early childhood education to loc...
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Episode 218: Is Expanding Your Child Care Business to Multiple Locations the Right Move?
In this week's episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie chat about the ins and outs of expanding a childcare business to multiple locations. They highlight the perks like economies of scale, cross-promotion, and increased revenue ...
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Episode 217: How Can Strategic Partnerships Transform Your Childcare Center? with Erica Saccoccio of The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," co-hosts Kate and Carrie sit down with Erica Saccoccia, a childcare director with 25 years of experience and owner of three centers in Rhode Island. They dive into the importance of building strate...
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Episode 216: From Oh Shit to I Got This: A Journey of Resilience and Empowerment with Kate Woodward Young!
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Carrie sits down with Kate to chat about their new book, "From Oh Sh*t to I Got This." Kate opens up about her journey as a female entrepreneur and the ups and downs of her personal life, including...
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Episode 215: From "Oh Sh*t" to "I Got This": Navigating the Wild World of Entrepreneurship With Carrie Casey!
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate chats with her cousin and co-author, Carrie Casey, about their upcoming book, "From Oh Sh*t to I Got This." 🎉 Carrie shares her entrepreneurial journey, from her childhood in her mom's printin...
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Episode 214: How Can We Ignite Staff Engagement in Early Childhood Education?
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations with Kate and Carrie," our dynamic duo dives into boosting staff engagement in early childhood education. They chat about motivating competent but less enthusiastic staff through positive reinforceme...
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Episode 213: Are You Ready to Transition from Childcare Director to Center Owner?
Hey there! 🌟 In this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat about the exciting yet challenging journey from being a childcare director to becoming a center owner. They dive into a recent client story where Carrie helped someo...
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Episode 212: The Best Strategies for Building a Thriving Childcare Team With Sara Schreiner
In this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat with Sarah Schreiner, the CEO of Childminder, about the big challenges in staffing childcare programs. They dive into why attracting and keeping quality staff is crucial and ho...
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Episode 211: 5 Tips for Creating a Supportive and Productive Work Environment for Childcare Staff
In this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate discuss directors' challenges in managing childcare staff. They emphasize the importance of setting clear expectations and boundaries, providing necessary resources, and actively listening to staff conce...
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Episode 210: What are Kate and Carrie up to and how can they help you?
In this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate discuss the importance of planning staff events and reviewing calendars to avoid missing key dates. They highlight Amazon Prime Day as an opportunity to purchase their book and workbook at a discount. Th...
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Episode 209: Navigating the Balance: Ensuring Quality Care with Sustainable Tuition Increases
In this podcast episode, Carrie, Kate, and guest Jenna Warriner discuss the necessity of raising tuition rates in childcare centers. They provide strategies for determining appropriate increases, such as benchmarking against local centers, cons...
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Episode 208: The Most Important Considerations for Administering Medication in Childcare
In this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate delve into the complexities of administering medication in childcare settings. They discuss legal, safety, and practical aspects, including medication policies, state regulations, and the importance of p...
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Episode 207: How Can Pre-Service Training Improve Staff Success in Childcare?
In this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate discuss the importance of hiring new staff from outside the childcare industry and the necessity of pre-service training. They advocate for recruiting individuals from fields like hospitality and retail ...
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Episode 206: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Success: A Conversation with Christian Muraira
In this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie are joined by Christian Muraira, the director of an early childcare center. They delve into Christian's journey in the early childcare industry, highlighting his unique experiences and challenges as a ma...
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Episode 205: How Can Directors Ensure Smooth Operations While on Vacation?
In this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate discuss the importance of directors taking vacations and their impact on their centers. They explore the challenges and benefits of stepping away and share strategies for preparing staff and parents fo...
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Episode 204: The Most Comprehensive Leadership Training for Early Childhood Educators With Super Friend Summer Picha
In this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie host Summer Picha, an expert in early childhood education with 23 years of experience. Summer discusses her journey from working in a program kitchen to owning schools and her shift to consulting and tra...
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Episode 203: When the Boss is Out: Managing a Childcare Center Without Losing Your Mind
In this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie explore the delicate issue of handling health problems within a childcare center's leadership team. They emphasize empathy and practicality in managing the increased workload, suggesting strategies like ...
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Episode 202: The Childcare Staffing Dilemma: Finding the Right Fit for Summer Employment
In this podcast episode, Carrie and Kate explore solutions to the persistent staffing shortages in childcare facilities. They discuss the potential of hiring young adults, particularly those aged 18 to 25, for temporary summer positions, which ...
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Episode 201: What Insurance Coverage Does Your Child Care Program Need?
In this episode of ChildCare Conversations, Kate and Carrie discuss the complexities of insurance for childcare programs with Blake, an insurance professional. They delve into the necessity of accurate insurance coverage, considering the increa...
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