The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Grab your coffee (or your third cup of the day—no judgment here) and pull up a seat, because The Childcare Director’s Chair is where fierce, fabulous, and focused childcare leaders come to talk real talk. Hosted by heart-centered leader Erica Saccoccio, this daily Monday-through-Friday podcast drops fresh episodes at 1:00 AM—so it’s ready when you are (whether you're an early riser or listening while prepping your classroom with one hand and sipping caffeine with the other).
This show is your weekday dose of inspiration, connection, and straight-up strategy for navigating the beautiful chaos of early childhood education. We’re talking about the people behind the programs—teachers, kiddos, families, and YOU. Whether you're handling toddler tantrums at 10 and staffing drama by noon, or trying to grow your team without losing your mind, this space is for you. We tackle the tough stuff, celebrate the wins, and dish out practical ways to grow your center, your community, and your leadership—all while keeping it real and rooted in love.
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The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
246 - Creating the "WOW' factor in Childcare with Guest AKA The Childcare Chic
In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair Podcast, Erica Sacoccio interviews Latrice Galloway, also known as the Child Care Chick, about the importance of celebrating milestones and achievements in everyday moments in childcare centers. They discuss how to create a sense of joy and excitement that keeps families and staff coming back for more. Latrice shares her strategies for celebrating children, teachers, and staff, including welcome gifts, high fives, notes, birthday celebrations, and more. They also emphasize the importance of recognizing and boosting children's self-esteem and the need for center directors to take care of themselves. The conversation focused on the importance of taking care of staff and building relationships in a childcare center. It emphasized the need for appreciation and celebration of milestones, both big and small, in children's development. The discussion also touched on the significance of special events and community engagement. The Born to Teach Conference was introduced as a platform for educators and leaders to come together, learn, and be inspired.
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