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
507 Play Like a Kid, Think Like a Genius
Play isn’t just fun—it’s the foundation for learning, especially in those critical early years! In this episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair Podcast, Erica sits down with Susie Beghin, ECE expert, classroom leader, and author, to explore why play is essential for children’s brain development.
They dive into Susie’s four pillars of learning—language and literacy, STEAM, physical activity, and emotional awareness—and show how intentional play in the classroom and at home can spark growth in all areas. The conversation also highlights practical ways educators can strengthen connections with families to support play-based learning, plus a sneak peek at Susie’s upcoming talk at the Early Childhood Empowerment Conference, where she’s inspiring educators to champion play.
Whether you’re an educator, parent, or early childhood leader, this episode will leave you inspired to make every block, game, and messy art project a brain-boosting adventure!
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