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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
386 Say It Without Side-Eye: How to Give (and Take) Feedback Like a Pro
Send us Fan Mail Giving feedback doesn’t have to be awkward — and receiving it doesn’t have to feel like a personal attack. In this quick 5-minute episode…
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385 Be the Teammate Everyone Wants
Send us Fan Mail In this quick 5-minute episode, we’re breaking down what it really takes to be the teammate everyone wants on their side. Being great at your…
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384 Trust Me, Respect Isn’t Automatic—Here’s How to Build It
Send us Fan Mail Let’s be real — just because you’re in charge doesn’t mean your team automatically trusts or respects you. That stuff is earned, not handed…
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382 Coaching Over Complaining
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair, we’re diving into one of the biggest leadership glow-ups you can make: shifting from…
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381 Glow- Ups Start in the Breakroom
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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380 Do less, Build More
Send us Fan Mail Calling all directors who are tired of being the unofficial superhero, janitor, therapist, and substitute teacher all in one day — this…
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379 Same Purpose, Same Passion: How to Stay Fired Up (Without Burning Out)
Send us Fan Mail You didn’t come this far in early childhood to wake up one day and wonder, “Do I still even like this?” But when the stress is high and the…
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378 AI’m Here for You: Baby Steps to Smart Tech in Childcare
Send us Fan Mail Overwhelmed by the idea of AI in early childhood education? This episode is your warm, judgment-free intro to using artificial intelligence to…
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377 Waitlist? More Like Great List! Turning Maybe Moms into Raving Fans
Send us Fan Mail Description: Is your waitlist just... waiting? Not anymore! In this spicy episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair, host Erica Saccoccio and…
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376 We Need to Talk (without the tears)
Send us Fan Mail You’ve got the vision, the clipboard, the team—and now it’s time for that conversation. 😬 You know the one. The awkward, emotionally-charged…
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375 Respectfully, I’m the Boss Now
Send us Fan Mail You got the promotion, the title, the clipboard, the walkie. But now what? Welcome to the beautiful (and sometimes awkward) shift from friend…
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374 Core Values Aren’t Cute — They’re Critical
Send us Fan Mail Think your laminated list of “integrity, passion, and excellence” is enough to build a thriving childcare culture? Think again, friend. In…
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373 Your To-Do List’s To-Do List Needs a Glow-Up
Send us Fan Mail If your to-do list looks more like a meltdown list, this episode is your permission slip to upgrade. In this fire-packed episode of The…
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372 That’s Not Gossip, That’s Sabotage
Send us Fan Mail Let’s get one thing straight—gossip isn’t just “talk.” It’s a culture killer. And in your center, it’s not harmless—it’s sabotage. In this…
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371 Stop Winging It: Strategic Planning That Actually Works
Send us Fan Mail Let’s be real—running a childcare program without a plan is like trying to build a LEGO castle without the instructions. In this episode, host…
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370 Boss Moves & Boundaries
Send us Fan Mail Are you the “always available” director? Answering late-night texts, covering shifts with no notice, and constantly putting everyone else’s…
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369 Boring Trainings Are So Last Season: Leveling Up PD in Early Childhood
Send us Fan Mail Sick of dull, cookie-cutter professional development that leaves your team snoozing and your classrooms unchanged? Same here. In this episode…
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368 They’re Watching You, Boo
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re calling it like it is: Your team, your kids, and your families are watching your every move. Not just when you're…
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367 Professional Pants, Activated
Send us Fan Mail Time to button up those professional pants and step into your leadership power — because showing up isn’t just about what’s on your résumé…
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366 Wait, I’m the Leader Now?!
Send us Fan Mail So, you got promoted… or maybe voluntold 😅… and now you’re the boss. The clipboard is in your hand, everyone’s looking at you for answers, and…
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365 Play Big, Lead Bold with Trevor Newton
Send us Fan Mail Trevor Newton is bringing the energy and big personality to The Childcare Director’s Chair as he breaks down why big body play isn’t just…
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364 Behavior, Brains & Bold Leadership
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, global keynote speaker and behavior specialist Prena Richards joins us to unpack what children with challenging…
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363 Lead Like It Matters: Building a School of Excellence from the Inside Out"
Send us Fan Mail In this powerhouse episode, Chanie Wilschanski joins us to spill the tea on what it really takes to lead an early childhood center from hot…
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362 Leading with Purpose: Helping Families Rock Special Ed Transitions
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, we’re joined by the fabulous Nicole Rich Bryne—a veteran educator who’s been guiding…
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361 Director Bootcamp: What They Didn’t Tell You About Year One
Send us Fan Mail "Director Bootcamp: What They Didn’t Tell You About Year One" Stepping into leadership and already questioning your life choices? Welcome to…
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360 Take the Trip, Girl: Why You Deserve a Break (and How It Makes You Better at Work)
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Childcare Director’s Chair Podcast with Erica Saccoccio As a childcare director, you're constantly pouring into others — but who’s…
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359 Proactive is the New Power Move
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Erica discusses the importance of creating a proactive behavior support system in childcare settings. The conversation…
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358 No Hitting, No Biting, No Thank You: Tackling Aggression.
Send us Fan Mail Aggression in young children—whether it’s biting, hitting, screaming, or throwing—isn’t just a “phase” to ignore. It’s a signal that a child…
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357 The Parent-Teacher Dream Team: Let’s Get on the Same Page, People
Send us Fan Mail When parents and teachers work together, children thrive. But when communication breaks down or expectations don’t align, it can feel like…
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Bouns Track Behind the Scenes of the Born to Teach Conference with Latrice
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Game On in the Child Care Director’s Chair! 🏆 Lace up those sneakers and grab your whistle, because this episode is bringing serious MVP…
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356 Why Kids Act Out: Get to the Root of That Drama
Send us Fan Mail You’ve seen it all — the tantrums, the meltdowns, the “NO!” shouted from across the room. But what if we told you that every behavior is a…
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355 "No Mess, Just Culture: Building a Center That Feels Like Family"
Send us Fan Mail Today on The Childcare Director’s Chair, host Erica Saccoccio welcomes the incredible Chrissandra Mosby, a.k.a. The Culture Queen, for a…
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354 "Real Talk: Milestones, Maybes & Meltdowns"
Send us Fan Mail In this no-fluff episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, host Erica Saccoccio teams up with child development pro Dr. Jamie Lewis for a…
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353 Climbing Together: What Great Director–Lead Teacher Partnerships Look Like
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair podcast, Erica discusses the vital partnership between directors and lead teachers in early…
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352 From Vision to Impact: How Innovation is Reshaping the ECE Workforce
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Krzanowski discusses the transformative changes in early childhood education, focusing on innovative workforce…
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351 What Children Teach Us (If We’re Paying Attention)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair, the host emphasizes the invaluable lessons that children teach us and how these insights…
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350 Building Brains Through Everyday Moments
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair podcast, host Erica Saccoccio emphasizes the importance of everyday moments in early…
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349 Support Speaks Louder: Why Showing Up Matters Most
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Childcare Directors Chair podcast, Erica reflects on the recent conference and emphasizes the importance of focusing on…
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348 Real Talk for Real Leaders: Owning Your Worth in the Director’s Chair
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair, host Erica Saccoccio discusses the importance of addressing negative mindsets in childcare…
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347 Think Like a Leader: 3 Mindsets That Change Everything
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Directors podcast, the host discusses three essential mindsets that differentiate good leaders from…
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346 Mindset Matters: Why Growth Doesn’t Stop at the Top
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Erica discusses the importance of cultivating a strong leadership mindset for veteran childcare directors. She emphasizes the…
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345 Change Your Mindset Change Your Life
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, host Erica Saccoccio discusses the critical mindset needed for effective…
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344 From Burnout to Buy-In
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast, the host discusses the pressing issue of staff disengagement in childcare settings…
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343 When Less Is More
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Childcare Directors Chair podcast, Erica discusses the often counterintuitive strategy of downsizing childcare…
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342 Ratios, Relief, and Reality: Solving the Staffing Struggle
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, the host discusses the challenges childcare providers face with staffing and…
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341 No-Show, No Problem: Creative Fixes for Staffing Gaps
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast, host Erica Sacoccio discusses the challenges of managing staff call-outs in…
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340 Sensory Play, Brain Growth: Unlocking Early Development
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, Erica Saccoccio discusses the critical role of sensory activities in supporting…
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339 Vacation Vibes & Conference Hype: Erica’s Florida Getaway + Exciting Updates!
Send us Fan Mail Join us for a special episode as our host, Erica Saccoccio, takes a well-deserved vacation with her family in sunny Florida! While she's away…
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338 The Power of Kindness in Education
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair Podcast, Erica sits down with Ruth Mealy, a family child care owner and children's author…
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337 Being the CEO of Your Childcare Business: Impact, Income, and Advocacy with Jerletha McDonald
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, host Erica Saccoccio and guest Jerletha McDonald discuss the vital role of women…
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336 Mentor Magic: Coaching Secrets Every Director Needs
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Erica Saccoccio and Rashawn Webb discuss the critical roles of coaching and mentoring in childcare leadership. They explore…
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335 Money, Programs, & Magic: Transforming Your Child Care Center
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, host Erica speaks with Khadijah Lewis-Khan, a leader in early childhood education…
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334 Transforming Leadership Through Daily Habits
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Childcare Directors Chair podcast, host Erica Saccoccio discusses the importance of upgrading daily routines for…
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333 Mindfulness in Early Childhood Education: A Path to Balance
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the importance of mindfulness in early childhood education with expert Brenda Limaldi . We discuss the impact of…
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332 Mindset Mastery for Effective Leadership
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, host Erica Saccoccio delves into the critical role of mindset in effective…
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331 Embracing Discomfort: A Path to Leadership Growth
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, host Erica Saccoccio discusses the importance of embracing discomfort as a…
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330 The Power of Small Wins in Childcare
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, host Erica Scoccio emphasizes the importance of celebrating small wins in early…
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329 "Raising the Lid: 3 Key Strategies to Unlock Your Leadership Potential in Early Childhood Programs"
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Childcare Director Chair Podcast, we’re diving deep into The Law of the Lid from John Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of…
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328 Transforming Monday Blues into Monday Joy
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast, host Erica Scoccio discusses the common phenomenon of 'Monday blues' among…
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327 Empowering Early Childhood Educators: The Conference You Can't Miss
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Erica Saccoccio and Noelle D'intino discuss the upcoming Early Childhood Empowerment Conference, sharing insights about their…