The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
🎙️ The Child Care Director’s Chair – Where Big Dreams and Bigger Leadership Collide!
Ready to level up your child care career? Whether you're a teacher assistant dreaming of that lead teacher badge, a lead ready to snag that director title, or a director with your sights set on owning your own center (or multiple ones 👀)—this is your seat at the table. And spoiler alert: leadership isn’t a title, it’s an action.
Hosted by the one and only Erica Saccoccio—part coach, part cheerleader, and full-time leadership hype man—you’ll get daily doses of real talk, big laughs, and bold leadership truths. We’re talking practical strategies, mindset shifts, and serious elevation vibes... all served with love (and a little sass 😘).
✨ New episodes drop Monday–Friday at 1 AM EST—so you can sip your coffee, set your goals, and strut into your center like the boss you’re becoming.
This show is a great addition to your leadership toolbox or the perfect resource for your team onboarding sessions—because the best programs grow their teams from within. 💪
Pull up your chair, future leader. Let’s do this thing. 💼💥
The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
184 - Behavior Blues: Why Kids Are Getting Kicked Out of Childcare and What We Can Do About It with Guest Janie Kokakis, SLP
Buckle up, because today we’re unpacking a shocker: a staggering number of kids are being shown the door at childcare centers each year because of behavioral issues. That's right—it's a problem that's more than just a minor hiccup; it's a full-blown crisis. But fear not! We're not just going to vent—we're here to fix things. Join us as we dive headfirst into how we can bridge the gap between parents and childcare centers, creating a rock-solid support system for our little ones. Special guest Janie Kokakis, SLP, is here to drop knowledge bombs and offer practical strategies to keep every child safe, happy, and in their seats. Tune in for a no-holds-barred discussion that's all about making sure our kids get the care they deserve without getting the boot!
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