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.