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
378 AI’m Here for You: Baby Steps to Smart Tech in Childcare
Overwhelmed by the idea of AI in early childhood education? This episode is your warm, judgment-free intro to using artificial intelligence to make your day easier, not harder. Perfect for directors, owners, and educators ready to take their first step into smart tech — no experience required!
📄 Full Episode Description:
If the words “artificial intelligence” make you want to run and hide behind the sandbox, this episode is your new best friend. In this fun and approachable conversation, we break down what AI really is (no tech jargon here!) and how childcare directors, owners, and lead teachers can use it to simplify operations, boost learning, and actually reclaim some of their time.
You’ll learn:
- What AI is — and what it isn’t
- Simple, practical ways AI can help with daily tasks like lesson planning, parent communication, and documentation
- Real-life examples of AI tools making life easier for early educators
- How to get started with zero overwhelm
Whether you're tech-savvy or still figuring out how to turn on your computer, we’re here to show you that AI isn’t just for Silicon Valley — it’s for the classroom, the office, and your peace of mind.
So grab your favorite mug, get comfy, and let’s get byte-sized with AI — one tiny step at a time!
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