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The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Because childcare leadership deserves a real conversation.
If you're looking for another leadership podcast filled with corporate buzzwords and theories from people who haven't stepped inside a childcare center in years... this probably isn't it.
I'm Erica Saccoccio—a multi-center childcare owner, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and podcast host who still leads in the work every single day.
This podcast is for childcare directors, daycare owners, assistant directors, preschool leaders, and…
Episodes
- The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
560 When Did Doing Your Job Deserve a Bonus?
Send us Fan Mail After a powerful week at the Texas Child Care Association Spring Conference, this episode dives into a conversation many directors are…
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559 Why Saying No Makes You a Stronger Leader
Send us Fan Mail Saying yes might feel like part of the job—but when you’re saying yes to everything and everyone, it can quickly lead to overwhelm, burnout…
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558 Finding Your Voice in Early Childhood Education: A Call to Action
Send us Fan Mail Ever leave a meeting thinking, “I should have said something…”? You’re not alone—and your voice in early childhood education matters more than…
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557 Make Room for New Voices: From Classroom Teacher to Early Childhood Education Speaker
Send us Fan Mail What if the next great voice in early childhood education is already in the classroom? In this episode, we explore the powerful shift from…
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556 Where Does the Money Go?
Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: Where Does the Money Go? If you’ve ever looked at your childcare center’s revenue and wondered why there’s so little left at…
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555 Leading with Heart: Sustaining a Positive Team Climate in Your Childcare Center
Send us Fan Mail Creating and sustaining a positive team climate in your childcare center isn’t about surface-level morale—it’s about building trust…
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554 Turning Conflict into Collaboration: Strengthening Your Childcare Team
Send us Fan Mail Conflict in childcare teams is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to divide your staff. In this episode of the Child Care Director’s Chair…
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553 Intentional Bonds: Building Stronger Connections Within Your Childcare Team
Send us Fan Mail What if stronger relationships—not more policies—were the key to a more successful childcare program? In this episode of the Child Care…
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552 Mapping the Connections: How Strong Team Dynamics Transform Your Childcare Center
Send us Fan Mail What’s really driving the success—or stress—inside your childcare center? In this episode of the Child Care Director’s Chair Podcast, we’re…
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551 What’s Happening in Your Staff Room Is Shaping Your Classrooms
Send us Fan Mail What’s the real driver of classroom quality? It might not be your curriculum—it might be your team. In this episode of Childcare Directors…
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550 Clean Smarter, Not Harsher: Safe Sanitation for Childcare Classrooms
Send us Fan Mail We all know why keeping childcare classrooms clean matters—but how do you do it effectively without relying on harsh chemicals or overwhelming…
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549 More Than Cameras: Supporting Teachers, Celebrating Moment
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today’s episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair. I’m joined by the team from Watch Me Grow to talk about how technology is…
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548 Stay Focused, Don’t Get Bitter, Get Better: Elevate Your Worth in Early Childhood Education
Send us Fan Mail Feeling overlooked in your career as an early childhood educator? You’re not alone. In this empowering episode, we dive into how to stay…
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547 Designing Magic: In the Director’s Chair with Dr. Sandra Duncan
Send us Fan Mail This one right here… spill the real tea… I was hooked from the moment we sat down. Live from the National Child Care Association Conference…
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Let's Go Leaders Live from Memphis
Send us Fan Mail “Alright friends — we are LIVE today from the NECPA Conference at the Peabody Hotel! If you’re here, come find me and grab a seat in The…
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546 Share the Sauce: No Gatekeeping in Childcare
Send us Fan Mail Childcare leadership is hard enough—so why make it harder by going it alone? In this episode, we’re talking about why gatekeeping doesn’t…
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545 Caring for the Caregiver: Teacher Wellness That Works
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, Annette Eberhardt—family child care provider and passionate advocate—shares practical, real-world strategies to…
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544 Behind the Policy: What Early Childhood Leaders Are Telling Washington
Send us Fan Mail What happens when early childhood leaders take their voices all the way to Washington, D.C.? In this episode, we sit down with Alyson…
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543 Leading With Joy: Cultivating Fulfillment and Legacy as an Early Childhood Leader
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Erica Saccoccio explores how early childhood leaders can find joy within themselves, reconnect with their purpose, and create…
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541 All In: Spreading Joy and Engagement Across Your Team
Send us Fan Mail Episode 3 of our Sparking Joy in Your Team series dives into the heart of true engagement and what joy really means for early childhood…
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540 The Fun Factor: Creating a Culture of Joy and Big Smiles in Your Team
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 2 of our Sparking Joy in Your Team series, we dive into the power of fun and how it transforms your early childhood program. Learn…
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539 Spark Joy in Your Team: Creating a Culture of Fun and Engagement
Send us Fan Mail This week on The Childcare Director’s Chair, we’re kicking off a special series focused on sparking joy in your team and building a culture of…
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Big Conference Announcement: The Early Education Empowerment Conference is Back—Now in English & Spanish
Send us Fan Mail We are so excited to share a big announcement for this year’s Early Education Empowerment Conference in Rhode Island! This year we are proudly…
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Playback186 - Everyone Can Lead: Unleash Your Potential with Coach Anisha!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the concept of legacy-building within the field, examining why many ECE professionals may not view themselves…
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Playback 187 - Childcare Bosses: Oh Snap, I’ve Got This! Secrets from Kate & Carrie!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Erica Saccoccio interviews Kate and Carrie from the Child Care Conversations podcast. They discuss the challenges and…
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538 Replay Is a Growth Strategy: Why Listening Again Changes Everything
Send us Fan Mail What if the breakthrough you’re looking for isn’t in a new episode… but in one you’ve already heard? In a world obsessed with new content, we…
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Playback 269 Empowering Neurodivergent Kids To Shine!
Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner…
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Playback 160 - Child Care Confidential: Directors Spill the Tea on Industry Shake-Ups
Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Erica Saccoccio and Rashaun Webb discuss the changes in the landscape of early childhood education. They talk about…
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Playback: 250 Creating a Culture of Accountability in Your Child Care Center with Vernon Mason
Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner…
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537 The Power of Playful Leadership
Send us Fan Mail ckets here!What does it mean to lead with playfulness? In this episode, Erica sits down with Play Coaches Wendy and Dani to explore how joy…
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536 HR Is Not the Enemy: How to Lead, Hire, and Thrive in Childcare
Send us Fan Mail From navigating today’s ever-changing workforce climate to building a people-first culture that actually works, Tameenah Adams breaks down why…
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535 Mentorship Matters: Building Confidence, Clarity & Stronger Educators
Send us Fan Mail What if the key to reducing burnout, building confidence, and strengthening retention in early childhood education wasn’t working harder—but…
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534 Unstoppable: Your Leadership, Your Dreams, Your Rules
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a bold reminder that your growth as an early childhood leader matters. If you’ve been thinking about expanding your childcare…
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533 Your Leadership Has a Ceiling—Break It
Send us Fan Mail Your leadership sets the ceiling for your center’s success. In this episode of the Childcare Directors Chair Podcast, we explore how…
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532 You Made It… Now What?
Send us Fan Mail Running a childcare center is no small feat—you’ve built something incredible, but leading it long-term requires more than just keeping things…
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531 From Chicago Classrooms to Active Alphabet: Patrick’s Journey to Moving & Grooving Through Literacy
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a Pre-K teacher decides worksheets just aren’t cutting it anymore? In this energizing episode of the Childcare Directors…
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530 Capturing the Moments That Matter: Reimagining Observations with Famly
Send us Fan Mail What if classroom observations became a bridge instead of a burden? In this episode of the Child Care Director’s Chair, Erica welcomes Meg and…
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529 Pivot or Get Left Behind: Strategic Planning That Keeps Childcare Strong
Send us Fan Mail The pandemic forced childcare leaders to react quickly—but reacting isn’t the same as leading. In this episode of The Child Care Director’s…
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528 No Time, No Breaks, No Energy? Time Management for Classroom Teachers
Send us Fan Mail If your prep time disappears, your lunch is rushed (or skipped), and you’re taking work home again, this episode is for you. Erica is joined…
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527 When Behavior Speaks: What Children Need Us to Hear
Send us Fan Mail Challenging behavior isn’t about defiance, discipline, or “bad kids”—it’s communication. In this episode of the Child Care Director’s Chair…
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526 Not a Box to Check: Designing an Eclectic Curriculum That Actually Works
Send us Fan Mail What happens when we stop picking sides in early childhood education and start designing with intention? In this episode of the Child Care…
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524 Stop Training, Start Transforming: How to Make Skills Stick in Your Program
Send us Fan Mail You’ve trained your staff—but are the skills actually sticking? On this episode of Childcare Director’s Chair, we’re talking about how to turn…
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525 When Every Second Counts: Emergency Safety in Childcare
Send us Fan Mail Emergencies in childcare can happen in a heartbeat—but how prepared are you really? In this episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair, Erica…
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523 Stop Talking, Start Teaching: Methods That Make Staff Training Work
Send us Fan Mail Are your staff meetings leaving you frustrated—and your team stuck in the same place week after week? On this episode of Childcare Director’s…
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522 You’re Not Repeating Yourself—You’re Teaching Adults
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever walked out of a staff meeting thinking, “I explained this… why are we still struggling?” —this episode is for you. In this…
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521 Leadership in Motion: The Power of Who We Lift
Send us Fan Mail Leadership doesn’t always announce itself. It often shows up in quiet choices, shared responsibility, and the way we show up for others. In…
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520 Beyond Behavior: Emotional Development in Action
Send us Fan Mail Behavior is just the tip of the iceberg. In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast, Erica and Dr. Mahri Wrightington dive…
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519 Clarity, Confidence, Command: Your Leadership Upgrade
Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to stop doubting yourself and step fully into your leadership role? In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast…
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518 Bye-Bye 5 AM Freakouts: Staff Solutions That Work
Send us Fan Mail Are you a child care director who wakes up to 5 AM texts, calls, and inbox panics? You’re not alone—and there is a better way. In this episode…
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517 Winning Cultures Start Here: Build a Team That Stays
Send us Fan Mail Struggling to keep your child care staff happy and engaged? It’s not about perks—it’s about culture. In this episode of the Child Care…
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516 All You Need to Begin: The Desire to Lead in Early Childhood
Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to step into your leadership, but feel stuck, unsure, or unprepared? In this solo episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, we…
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515 Money, Policy, and Survival: Childcare in a Changing World”
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair podcast, Erica sits down with Jerletha McDonald to explore the rapidly changing world of…
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514 Off the Runway: Building Strong Leaders in Early Childhood with Dr Kimberly Krzanowski
Send us Fan Mail Leadership in early childhood education can’t stay stuck on the runway. In this episode, we sit down with guest Dr. Kimberly Krzanowski to…
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513 Invisible Isn’t an Option: The Real Cost of Childcare Marketing Mistakes
Send us Fan Mail In this must-listen episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair Podcast, Erica Saccoccio sits down with childcare marketing expert Mark Davilus…
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512 More Than a Job, It’s a Calling: Purpose-Led Leadership in After-School Programs
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair, Erica Saccoccio sits down with Jamie Wagler to explore the true power of…
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511 Women Leading Women: Trust, Trauma & Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood Education
Send us Fan Mail In this impactful episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair, Erica Saccoccio sits down with two powerhouse leaders in early childhood…
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510 Stop Running a Charity: How Childcare Owners Get Profitable (Without the Guilt)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, Erica sits down with childcare tax strategist David Encarnacion to have the conversation…
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509 Speak Up or Burn Out: Why Educators Need Safe Spaces
Send us Fan Mail In this no-holds-barred episode of The Child Care Director's Chair, host Erica Saccoccio sits down with educator Ruth A. Baugh to talk about…
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508 Stop the Chaos—Start the Music: Transform Your Classroom Today
Send us Fan Mail Music and movement aren’t just fun—they’re game-changers in early childhood classrooms! In this episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair…
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507 Play Like a Kid, Think Like a Genius
Send us Fan Mail 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…