The Best Reason Childcare Owners Need a Planner Backup
This month, I was honored to be a guest again on The Childcare Director’s Chair podcast with Erica Saccoccio. During our chat, Erica shared something that stuck with me: she uses not one, but two planners—one for personal use and one for professional use. My first thought? “Wow, that’s ambitious!” But then, as a fellow […]
How to Start My Childcare Over in 2025
I have a bit of a confession: I’m a people watcher. You know, the kind who sits in a coffee shop and wonders what everyone’s lives are like. Sometimes, I imagine they’ve got it all figured out—perfect jobs, zero stress, maybe even a magical ability to fold laundry right out of the dryer. Meanwhile, there’s […]
How to Set Goals and Plan for a Thriving Childcare Business
It’s not every day you get to be someone’s first guest ever on their podcast. In 2024, I had the honor of being Erica Saccoccio’s inaugural guest on The Childcare Director’s Chair Podcast. Fast forward to 2025, and she’s invited me back as the very first guest of the new year. Let me tell you, […]
Three Things A Childcare Provider Needs To Do Every Year
The beginning of the year can be exciting and chaotic at the same time. While we want to start laying down some specific goals, it can be hard to know what to prioritize or where to start. In this post, we will look at a few key things childcare providers need to do every year.
12 Days of Christmas Crafts the Daycare Kids Will Love!
Here are 12 simple, festive, and fun projects to bring some structured holiday cheer into your childcare program this season.