Quest for Quality Podcast

50: Business Practices

Jen DeStephano, a Quality Coach and Barb Green, a Start Up Coach discuss some ways to improve business practices in home-based child care. You will find marketing strateg

49: Little Bodies Big Feelings

Why does one child seek constant movement while another covers their ears during everyday activities? Just as adults experience and respond to sensory input differently,

48: An Introduction to Risky Play in ECE

In this episode, we explore the benefits of risky play and why opportunities for challenge, exploration, and manageable risk are so important for children’s development a

47: Making A Safe Place

Thinking about creating a Conscious Discipline Safe Place in your classroom—or refreshing the one you already have? This episode explores why Safe Places matter, what to

46: Creating a Culture of Connection

In early childhood education, we know relationships are the heart of children’s learning—but what about the relationships between leaders and teachers? In this episode, w

45: The Creative Mindset

Creativity isn’t just about art projects or painting a picture—it’s a way of thinking. In this episode, we explore creativity as a mindset that fuels problem-solving, inn

45: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

In this episode, Jenn walks listeners through how Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) connects to the 2023 STARS standards. She explains which indicators —require progra

44: Leading Your Legacy

Leadership legacy in early childhood isn’t about titles or tenure. It’s about people. In this episode, we reflect on Andy Stanley’s Leadercast 2025 message and explore ho

43: Potty Training

In this episode, Potty Train with Confidence: Supporting Readiness and Routine in the Classroom, we’re joined by Eryn Panko, CCC’s Health and Wellness Coach, for a practi

42: Dealing with Energy Vampires? Bless their Heart

Have you ever left a conversation with someone and felt completely exhausted or drained? Maybe they overshared about their personal life or there just always seems to be

41: You Matter Too (a 5 minute reset for teachers)

Early childhood teaching is meaningful—and exhausting. In this episode, we slow things down and speak directly to infant, toddler, and preschool teachers about burnout, w

40: Understanding STARS & the Supports Behind Quality

Curious about STARS or wondering what support is available? This episode breaks down what the STARS program is, how the process works, and how coaching and resources help

39: A Fresh Start

Step into the new year with clarity, calm, and purpose. A Fresh Start – Mindset and Intentions for the New Year is a gentle, reflective podcast episode designed to help y

38: Attachment in Action Through Baby Doll Circle Time

In this episode, we explore the core of early childhood learning—attachment. We’ll break down the different attachment styles, where attachment begins, and why it matters

37: Making Pre Designation a Success

Get ready as we unlock the mysteries of the pre-designation visit! In this episode, we break down what to expect, how to prepare, and the key pieces that make the process

36: Walk Through the PDP

Walk through the PDP in the PD Registry with me. Listen in while you follow along in your PD Registry Profile to complete/update your PD Self-Assessment and create two go

35: Back to School Basics (Part 4) - Teacher Self Care

In this final episode of the "Back to School Basics" series, Teresa Beatty focuses on the critical importance of teacher self-care and addresses the high stress levels co

34: Back to School Basics Episode (Part 3) - Classroom Connections

Teresa Beatty continues her series on back-to-school basics for Early Childhood Educators with part 3, emphasizing the importance of addressing the five domains of presch

33: Back to School Basics (Part 2) - So, I Must Teach Now What DAP Activities

Teresa Beatty's part 2, of this 4-part series on back-to-school basics, emphasizes the importance of connecting with children and families in the classroom. She discusses

32: Back to School Basics (Part 1) - Setting the Stage-Classroom Environments

In this first episode of a four-part series, we dive into the essentials of setting up early childhood classrooms for a successful school year. Discover how intentional d