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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
326 Leading with Intention in Childcare
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, Erica Sokosho discusses the concept of leading with intention in childcare…
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325 Start with Why the Golden Circle in Early Childhood Leadership
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324 The 5 Levels of Leadership: A Guide for Early Childhood Leaders
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, host Erica Secoccio explores the five levels of leadership as outlined by John…
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323 Creating Harmony: 8 Simple Tips for Better Interactions with Kids and Families
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Erica discusses the importance of creating a warm and supportive environment in childcare settings. She emphasizes the…
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322 Building Confidence and Striving for Excellence: Empowering Children to Stand Out with Scott Jablonski
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with award-winning author, teacher, and songwriter, Scott Jablonski, to discuss his powerful children's book…
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321 Reflective Supervision: A Powerful Tool for Growth and Effective Leadership
Send us Fan Mail Reflective supervision is an intentional and structured practice designed to support professional growth, foster self-awareness, and enhance…
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320 Empowering Educators: The Role of Coaching and Mentoring in Scaffolding Teaching and Learning
Send us Fan Mail Coaching and mentoring are essential tools for supporting early childhood educators and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. By…
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319 Becoming a More Professional Childcare Leader: Key Strategies for Success
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore key strategies that childcare leaders can use to become more professional, build trust, and create a positive work…
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318 Developing Personal and Professional Self-Awareness: A Leadership Essential for Growth
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most vital competencies for leadership success—developing personal and professional…
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317 Building a Positive Organizational Climate: A Key Competency in Administrative Leadership
Send us Fan Mail In today’s dynamic workplace, effective administrative leadership goes beyond managing tasks; it involves fostering a positive organizational…
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316 "Empowering Educators: 10 Key Strategies to Enhance Positive Interactions with Children"
Send us Fan Mail This conversation explores the transformative power of intentional interactions in early childhood education. The host, Erica Saccoccio…
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315 Resilience Redefined: Navigating the Unknown and Owning Your Path in Early Childhood Leadership
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast, host Erica celebrates International Women's Day and welcomes Annette Eberhart, an…
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314 The Power of Interactions: Shaping Young Minds through Meaningful Connections
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore the critical role that interactions play in early childhood education. From supporting emotional regulation to building…
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313 Empowering Childcare Providers: Advocacy and Policy with WECA
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dana Schmock and Paula Drew discuss the critical role of childcare providers in advocacy and policy-making. They share…
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312- Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: 8 Fun Tips for Hiring Your Child Care Dream Team
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, Erica discusses the importance of finding the right child care professionals for…
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311- Starting Over? Here Are 10 Tips to Successfully Rebuild Your Childcare Team
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Erica Saccoccio discusses the challenges and strategies involved in rebuilding teams within childcare settings. She…
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310 The Role of Advocacy in Early Childhood Education- VAEYC
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair podcast, host Erica discusses the importance of advocacy in early childhood education with…
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309 The Art of Delegation for Childcare Directors
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, the host discusses the essential elements of effective leadership in the childcare…
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308 Boost Your Team & Cut Costs: Unlocking the Power of InspireCare360
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anthony D'Agostino discusses the challenges and opportunities in the childcare industry, focusing on the importance of staff…
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307 Transforming Childcare Management with Technology
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair podcast, Erica speaks with Daniel and Sasha from Playground about their journey in the…
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306 The Business of Childcare: Understanding Costs and Challenges
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Erica and Cindy discuss the critical importance of advocacy in the childcare sector, emphasizing the need for childcare…
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305- Take the Leap Empowering Educators: The Charter Oak Experience
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Childcare Directors Chair and Professor Maureen Hogan from Charter Oak State College discuss the unique offerings of the…
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304 Celebrating 50 Years with the Council for Professional Recognition and CDA
Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Erica and Dr. Calvin Moore discuss significant changes to the Child Development Associate (CDA) process, celebrating…
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303 Essential Tips for Childcare Owners Avoiding Common Tax Mistakes in Childcare
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, childcare owners are guided through the complexities of tax season by tax professional Nekea Whitson. She shares her…
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302 Building Strong Teams: Coaching vs. Mentoring
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Erica and Rashaun discuss the critical role of coaching and mentoring in building strong teams within childcare programs…
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301 Navigating the Future of Childcare Funding
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, the host discusses the future of funding for childcare programs with Justin, a…
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300 Why Bigger Isn't Always Better in Childcare
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dominique Savage and the host discuss the importance of staying small in the childcare industry. They explore the…
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299 The Three Types of Educational Leadership Styles- Which One Are YOU?
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Erica Saccoccio and Rob Macleod discuss the importance of leadership styles in education, focusing on the three types…
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298 The Power of Unconventional Leadership: Transforming Your Childcare Center
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair podcast, Erica and Jermaine Rucker discuss unconventional leadership in early childhood…
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297 What I Love About the Educator Community
Send us Fan Mail In this special Valentine's Day episode of the Child Care Directors Chair podcast, the host expresses her deep love and appreciation for the…
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296 Transform Your Parenting Journey with Peace of Mind from the Perfect Day Parent App!
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295 ECE Podcaster Revel Secrets to Mentorship
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294 SAFEGUARD Your Childcare Center from GERMS This Winter!
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293 How to Become a BETTER DIRECTOR
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Erica and Princess discuss the journey of opening and running a successful childcare center. They explore the importance of…
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292 Tips to Create an Amazing After School Science Club
Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss innovative ways to enhance after school science programs with Jolting Jonathan from Mad…
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291 The ONE THING that Matters in Education
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Coach Rae (Raeyna Woodside Howard) shares her insights on the critical role of teacher-child interactions in early…
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290 Laughing Our Way to Better Learning: Humor & Self-Care in Education
Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Jay Yoder, a comedian and educator, shares his journey from teaching to comedy, emphasizing the importance of…
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289 Discover the Hidden Signs of Educator Burn Out
Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Martin, an expert trainer for educators, shares his journey from a challenging first teaching job to becoming a…
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288 The Secrets of Emotional Intelligence with Mr School House
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Childcare Director's Chair podcast, host Erica Scotio interviews Mr. Schoolhouse, a passionate educator and aspiring…
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287 Maximize Your Child Care Tax Savings (2025 Update)
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, childcare owners are guided through the complexities of tax season by tax professional Nekea Whitson. She shares her…
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286 Epic Comeback Burnout to Bliss
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt conversation, the speaker shares a personal journey from experiencing burnout in the education sector to finding renewal and…
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285 The Benefits of Joining Your State AEYC: Spotlight on OKAEYC
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair podcast, Erica Scoccio engages with Bailey Maxey and Amanda Waters to discuss the…
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284 Unlocking the SECRET to AEYC for Early Childhood Professionals! Spotlight FLAEYC
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Unlocking the SECRET to AEYC for Early Childhood Professionals! In this exciting episode, we shine a spotlight on FLAEYC (Florida…
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283 CREATE Your Dream Daycare TODAY!
Send us Fan Mail Are you passionate about creating a nurturing environment for young children? Do you dream of starting your own daycare, but don't know where…
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282 The Surprising Lessons I Gained as a Child Care Director!
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281 Become a ROCKSTAR Childcare Leader in 3 Simple Steps!
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280 Supercharge Your CDA Certification Journey with 6 Proven Tips!
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278 Act Fast: Safeguard Your Childcare Center NOW!
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277 Creating an AMAZING After-School Culture from the INSIDE Out
Send us Fan Mail "Join us in this episode as Erica and Rick dive deep into what it takes to create an amazing before- and after-school program. They’ll explore…
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279 Master the Art of Childcare Directing: 4 Rockstar Strategies You Need!
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276 Reviving TRUST With Your Childcare Team as a Director!
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275 5 Unbelievable Tips to Get School-Age Kids Hooked on Your Program!
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274 BOOST Your Childcare Center's Enrollment and Quality THIS YEAR!
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273 The Secret to Improving Education Starts Here
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272 Are YOU The Reason Your Employees Are Walking Out?
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271 SHATTER School Hierarchy and UNITE Educators with Administrators!
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268 Can MUSIC Supercharge Kids' LANGUAGE Learning?
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267 Can DEMOCRATIC Education Revolutionize Early Childhood Learning?
Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking video, we explore the concept of democratic education and its potential to revolutionize early childhood education…
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266 - Kids Today Don't Want to Do Anything - Here's How to Make After-School Fun Again!
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265 - Retention Ready: Must-Have Checklists for Childcare Directors
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the importance of being organized as a childcare director and provide a comprehensive checklist to help new…