The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Because childcare leadership deserves a real conversation.
If you're looking for another leadership podcast filled with corporate buzzwords and theories from people who haven't stepped inside a childcare center in years... this probably isn't it.
I'm Erica Saccoccio—a multi-center childcare owner, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and podcast host who still leads in the work every single day.
This podcast is for childcare directors, daycare owners, assistant directors, preschool leaders, and early childhood professionals who are ready to find their voice, build confidence, strengthen their teams, and create programs where children, families, and educators thrive.
Each week, you'll hear honest conversations, practical leadership strategies, and inspiring stories from childcare directors, owners, educators, authors, and industry leaders who understand what it really takes to lead in early childhood today. We'll tackle the conversations others avoid, celebrate the wins that matter, and give you practical ideas you can take back to your center tomorrow.
Around here, we don't chase perfection—we build confident leaders, multiply future leaders, and create a ripple of impact throughout the early childhood profession.
Pull up a chair. Find your voice. Lead with confidence. Create lasting impact.
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Looking for a keynote speaker, breakout session presenter, leadership retreat facilitator, professional development trainer, or leadership coach for your childcare organization?
Erica partners with conferences, state associations, childcare organizations, school districts, and leadership teams across the country to deliver engaging presentations that are practical, relatable, and transformational. Every session is designed to inspire audiences, spark meaningful conversations, and equip leaders with strategies they can immediately implement in their programs.
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- 🎤 Keynote Presentations
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- 🏫 Professional Development Days
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- 👥 Leadership Retreats
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The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
143 - Revitalize: Rediscovering Passion in Childcare Leadership
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In this conversation, Erica Saccoccio interviews Evangela Childs, an author, coach, and advocate in the early childhood education (ECE) field. They discuss the importance of community involvement and giving back, as well as discovering one's passion and calling in ECE. They also touch on the challenges faced by educators, such as low pay and changing behaviors of children and parents. Evangela emphasizes the need for educators to prioritize self-care and find creative ways to supplement their income.
Overall, the conversation highlights the dedication and passion of ECE professionals and the impact they have on children, families, and communities. The conversation explores the need for child care centers to develop additional income streams beyond tuition. The current business model is no longer working, and there is a need to look outside the four walls of the center. The conversation also highlights the lack of funding for early childhood education compared to other forms of education. The importance of creating a healthy and safe environment for children is emphasized, as well as the need to support families and communities. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the legacy that child care providers hope to leave through their work.
Takeaways
- Community involvement and giving back are important aspects of the early childhood education field.
- Discovering one's passion and calling in ECE is crucial for making a meaningful impact.
- Educators face challenges such as low pay and changing behaviors of children and parents.
- Prioritizing self-care and finding creative ways to supplement income are essential for educators.
- ECE professionals have a significant impact on children, families, and communities. Child care centers need to develop additional income streams beyond tuition to increase revenue.
- Early childhood education lacks funding compared to other forms of education.
- Creating a healthy and safe environment for children is crucial.
- Supporting families and communities is essential for the success of child care centers.
- Child care providers hope to leave a legacy of making a positive impact on children's lives.
The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.
WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.
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Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.
