618 The Power of Advocacy with Tim Kaminski

The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast · Aug 11, 2026 · 50m

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Child care leaders are often expected to follow rules created by people who may not fully understand what it takes to run a program. In this episode, Erica sits down with Tim Kaminski, child care operator, advocate, and Texas Licensed Child Care Association leader, to talk about what happens when owners, directors, and educators stop sitting on the sidelines and start using their voices to influence the future of the industry.

Tim shares how he went from feeling intimidated by advocacy to building real relationships with legislators, agencies, and business leaders—and why…