162 - Leveling Up: Boosting Quality and Systems as Your Child Care Business Grows

Summary
Get ready for a lively and insightful chat as we sit down with Lakeshia Nnamani, M. Ed, a Preschool Quality Coach with a passion for excellence! We're diving deep into the world of expanding childcare centers while keeping top-notch quality intact. From tackling the tough challenges to uncovering the best strategies, this episode is packed with tips and tricks every director and owner needs to know before taking the leap into growth.

We'll dish on everything from licensing capacity and team building to quality indicators and digital tools that make scaling a breeze. Plus, we'll explore how to invest in your team, uphold your center's high standards, and never lose sight of your mission, even as you expand. Whether you're thinking about growing or already in the thick of it, this episode is your go-to guide for scaling up without sacrificing quality!

Takeaways

• Maintaining quality is crucial when scaling up a childcare center.
• Directors and owners must be actively involved and engaged in the day-to-day operations to ensure quality standards are met.
• Assessing readiness for expansion and determining maximum capacity requires a strategic and systematic approach.
• Quality, accountability, and consistency are essential factors in the successful growth of childcare centers. Assess licensing capacity and break it into checkpoints to ensure quality and comfort.
• Invest in the team, classrooms, and curriculum to maintain quality while scaling up.
• Use digital tools like Google Drive and Google Docs for streamlined operations and collaboration.
• Maintain quality and licensing compliance as the business scales up, staying true to the initial purpose.
• Show appreciation to the team and be a team player to build a strong and dedicated staff.