# childcare (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover childcare. Page: Feed: --- ## 371: Finding Your Fire in Early Childhood Education with LaTroya of The Preschool Posse _2026-08-18 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail What happens when the passion that brought you into early childhood education starts to feel like burnout? Kate Woodward Young sits down with LaTroya B. of The Preschool Posse for an honest, energizing conversation about finding your fire again—and realizing you don't have to do this work alone. They talk burnout, mentorship, leadership, and the kind of practical support educators… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19660944-371-finding-your-fire-in-early-childhood-education-with-latroya-of-the-preschool-posse.mp3) ## 370: Game-Changers for Managing Staff Training and Compliance in Childcare with Cindy Morgan _2026-08-13 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Cindy Morgan tackle something every childcare director needs but few actually have: written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for staff training and compliance. They dig into why keeping training records organized is such a common violation across states, and how easy it is to lose track of CPR renewals, background checks,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19634839-370-game-changers-for-managing-staff-training-and-compliance-in-childcare-with-cindy-morgan.mp3) ## 369: Are You Really Preparing Your Early Childhood Staff or Just Checking Boxes? _2026-08-11 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate Woodward Young drops some serious truth bombs about why handing a new hire a handbook and saying "let us know if you have questions" just doesn't cut it. She breaks down the real difference between orientation, training, and onboarding, and why completing a training checklist doesn't automatically mean someone is competent. Kate… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19540752-369-are-you-really-preparing-your-early-childhood-staff-or-just-checking-boxes.mp3) ## 368: The Greatest Career Moves for Longtime Early Childhood Leaders With Erica Saccoccio _2026-08-06 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Erica sit down for a really inspiring chat about what's next when you've spent decades in early childhood education. Erica shares her incredible 27-year journey from furniture sales to childcare director in just four months, to opening her own chain of schools! They dig into recognizing early childhood as a true profession,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19540685-368-the-greatest-career-moves-for-longtime-early-childhood-leaders-with-erica-saccoccio.mp3) ## 367: What’s the Real Problem Holding Your Childcare Center Back? With Danielle Credeur _2026-08-04 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode, you'll meet Danielle, who has spent nearly 35 years in early childhood education, and her story of how she got there is genuinely heartwarming! She sits down to talk about leading multiple childcare centers, the real challenges of managing diverse teams, and why listening to understand beats listening to respond every time. The big conversation? Switching… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19540578-367-what-s-the-real-problem-holding-your-childcare-center-back-with-danielle-credeur.mp3) ## 366: The Greatest Secrets to Managing Change and Growing Your Childcare Center with Confidence with Cindy Morgan _2026-07-30 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate sits down with Cindy Morgan from One Place Childcare to dig into a topic every early childhood leader needs to hear — "Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." Cindy shares her incredible journey from family childcare to running a massive nonprofit food program, and now helping centers ditch the paper chaos with smart, cloud-based… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19528586-366-the-greatest-secrets-to-managing-change-and-growing-your-childcare-center-with-confidence-with-cindy-morgan.mp3) ## 365: How Can Women Lead Boldly Without Apology in Early Childhood Education? With Amy Cowan _2026-07-28 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate chats with Amy Cowan, CEO of Ivy Brook Academy, about her incredible journey from public school teacher to leading a franchise with 60+ locations! Amy shares how a strong female mentor helped shape her leadership style, why saying "yes" to uncomfortable opportunities is where real growth happens, and what it means to be bold but… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19523692-365-how-can-women-lead-boldly-without-apology-in-early-childhood-education-with-amy-cowan.mp3) ## 364: The Surprising Truth About Vendor Hall Swag, Discounts, and Building Genuine Relationships with Alisha Kriege _2026-07-23 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail Get ready for conference season! In this episode, Kate and Alisha break down how to make the most of vendor halls at early childhood education conferences. Think of it less like trick-or-treating for swag and more like a strategic opportunity to find the right partners for your program. They share smart tips like coming prepared with questions, knowing your budget and inventory,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19511808-364-the-surprising-truth-about-vendor-hall-swag-discounts-and-building-genuine-relationships-with-alisha-kriege.mp3) ## 363: The Secret to Recruiting College Students and Spouses Who Turn Into Lifelong Educators with Jennifer Clements _2026-07-21 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate talks to Jennifer Clements, who shares her journey from growing up in her mom's home daycare to running three childcare centers in Kansas. She dives into the unique challenges of serving military families and college students, and how building a true "village" became the heart of her business. Jennifer also gets real about the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19436551-363-the-secret-to-recruiting-college-students-and-spouses-who-turn-into-lifelong-educators-with-jennifer-clements.mp3) ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bdi2w1rBDdF2) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## 362: The Hidden Financial Impact of Quality Ratings Nobody Tells You About with Coach Rae _2026-07-16 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail 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 accountability and funding. One of the biggest takeaways? Transparency matters! When directors share the real financial picture with staff,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19465527-362-the-hidden-financial-impact-of-quality-ratings-nobody-tells-you-about-with-coach-rae.mp3)