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
439 Leading with Excellence in Tough Financial Times
In this insightful episode, host Erica Saccoccio speaks directly to child care leaders facing the challenge of maintaining program excellence during financially difficult times. She reminds us that true leadership isn’t about having the most resources—it’s about being intentional, consistent, and committed to your core values.
Erica shares three practical strategies for leading effectively on a limited budget:
- Protect Your Non-Negotiables – Clearly define what matters most in your program and make sure those standards remain intact.
- Cut Waste, Not Quality – Focus on eliminating inefficiencies without compromising the quality of care and education.
- Invest in Staff Morale – Small efforts to support your team can go a long way in building a strong, resilient culture.
She also emphasizes the importance of community support and encourages directors to lean into local partnerships and shared resources to weather financial pressures together.
This episode is a powerful reminder that even in tough times, excellence is always within reach—with the right mindset and leadership.
Leadership Day this October 2, 2025
Directors - let's be honest.
We're all juggling a lot right now. Money stress, admin chaos, team challenges - sound familiar?
October Leadership Day: One day to collaborate with other directors who actually get it. Money, Administration, People - let's figure it out together.
Because the best leaders know they don't have to do it alone.
October 2, 2025 | 8:30 AM-5PM
Who's in? ttps://memberships.kartra.com/page/leadershipday
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