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
244 episodes
Episode 235: The Best Practices for Safety and Licensing in Child Care with Tracy Nardo
In this episode, Kate and Carrie chat with Tracy Nardo, a seasoned expert with 36 years in early childhood education. Tracy dives into the importance of safety and licensing in childcare programs, sharing her knowledge on risk management and st...
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Bonus Episode: From Federal Freezes to Financial Resilience: A Guide for Childcare Providers
In this episode, Kate and Carrie dive into the nitty-gritty of childcare funding in the U.S., especially with recent federal freezes. They chat about how federal government funds flow to states and childcare centers, and how disruptions can cau...
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Episode 234: How Can We Empower Diverse Voices in Early Childhood Education? A Conversation with Kelly Ramsey
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations with Kate and Carrie," our hosts sit down with the incredible Kelly Ramsey, a true veteran in early childhood education. Kelly shares her inspiring journey, starting as an assistant teacher in 1984 a...
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Episode 233: How Can Childcare Programs Compete with Public Pre-K and Thrive?
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie discuss the financial strategies for managing infant and toddler classrooms amid rising competition from public pre-kindergarten programs and larger childcare franchises.The...
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Episode 232: Is Secret Shopping the Key to Boosting Your Childcare Enrollment? A Conversation With Chelsea Reue
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," co-hosts Kate and Carrie sit down with Chelsea Reue, a seasoned childcare professional, to dive into the fascinating world of "secret shopping" in childcare. Chelsea, who has owned and directed chi...
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Episode 231: How Can You Attract More Families To Your Child Care Centers This Year?
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie share practical tips to help childcare centers boost inquiries and enrollments, especially at the start of the year. Kate emphasizes the importance of clear communication with staff...
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Episode 230: How Can We Transform Childcare Facilities for Today's Families? A Conversation with Daniel Turner
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie chat with architect Daniel Turner about sprucing up childcare facilities. They dive into the pros and cons of new builds versus remodels, how to pick the right architect and budgeti...
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Bonus Episode: How Can Early Childhood Educators Prioritize Self-Care and Support Each Other?
In this special bonus episode of "Child Care Conversations with Kate and Carrie," moderated by Erica Saccoccia, 9 experts in the childcare field come together to focus on self-care, leadership, collaboration, advocacy, and mentorship for early ...
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Episode 229: From Chaos to Clarity: Transforming Your Childcare Management Game with Nick Williams!
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," co-hosts Kate and Carrie chat with Nick Williams from Child Care Business Growth, who's tuning in from the UK. They dive into the challenges childcare directors face, especially those pesky tasks t...
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Episode 228: Navigating the Insurance Maze: Essential Insights for Child Care Providers with SuperFriend Blake Sanders
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie chat with insurance expert Blake about the ins and outs of insurance for early childhood care centers. Carrie shares a personal story about the chaos she faced when her center was d...
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Episode 227: Marketing on a Budget: Simple Strategies to Attract and Retain Families in Your Child Care Center
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie dive into some helpful tips on making the most of registration fees and marketing budgets for childcare centers. They discuss using part of the registration fees to create awesome w...
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Episode 226: The Best Strategies for Supercharging Your Child Care Enrollment!
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," we dive into the nitty-gritty of strategic planning for childcare enrollment. Kate and Carrie share some golden nuggets on prepping for the big January enrollment push. They stress the importance o...
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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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