The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast

634 When Things Change: Leading Through the Hard Parts Without Losing Yourself

Send us Fan Mail Change is one of the hardest parts of leadership, especially when you care deeply about your program, your team, and the families you serve. Staff leave

633 The Confident Childcare Director

Send us Fan Mail If you’re waiting to feel confident before you lead, this episode is your wake-up call. Erica Saccoccio breaks down why confidence in childcare leadersh

632 Your Center Doesn’t Need More Rules—It Needs Stronger Leadership

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Childcare Directors Chair, Erica makes the case that many childcare centers don’t need another policy, memo, or handbook update—they

631 Beyond Babysitting: Professionalism in Family Child Care

Send us Fan Mail Family child care is not babysitting, and this conversation makes that impossible to ignore. Erica Saccoccio and Dacia Dumas unpack how home-based provi

630 Louisiana Family Child Care Grants

Send us Fan Mail Louisiana family child care providers are leaving money, support, and growth opportunities on the table - and Cierra Amar shows you exactly how to stop.

629 HR in Childcare: Protecting Your Program, Team, and Peace of Mind

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Child Care Directors Chair, Erica sits down with Sheika Petteway to break down the HR side of childcare leadership. They discuss what

628 Your Contract Ended, Your Career Didn’t

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you’ve poured your heart into teaching, built relationships with children and families, and then suddenly hear the words: “Your contra

627 You’re Not Rebuilding the Old Program—You’re Building the Next One

Send us Fan Mail For years, child care leaders have been trying to recover from staff turnover, burnout, constant hiring, and the disruption that changed so many program

626 Leadership Beyond the Classroom with Carolyn Bobby Green

Send us Fan Mail What happens when early childhood professionals stop working in silos and start building stronger connections across classrooms, programs, and professio

625 Childcare Leadership: How to Grow Without Burning Out | Danni Christine

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director’s Chair Podcast, Erica Saccoccio sits down with Danni Christine, who shares her journey from assistant teache

624 Stop Buying Yourself a Job: From Child Care Owner to CEO with Shelbra McKnight

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Child Care Directors Chair, Erica Saccoccio sits down with Shelbra McKnight to unpack one of the biggest challenges in child care own

623 Leading Childcare Programs That Help Families, Staff, and Communities Thrive with Julie Amy

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Childcare Directors Chair, Erica sits down with Julie Amy to explore why great childcare is about much more than getting through the

622 Your Next Chapter in Education: From Classroom Experience to Bigger Possibilities ( See Guests below)

Send us Fan Mail Every year, this small group of educators comes back to the mic for a Power Hour conversation about leadership, play, growth, and the evolving journey o

621 Own Your Story: Confidence to Be Seen & Heard with Shemeka Maddox

Send us Fan Mail What if the opportunity you’ve been waiting for is one you’re supposed to create? In this episode of the Child Care Director’s Chair Podcast, Erica sit

620 Play Isn’t Just for Kids: Anthony Toombs on Joy, Leadership & Men in Early Childhood

Send us Fan Mail What happens when we stop treating play as something only children need? In this engaging and energizing conversation, Erica Saccoccio sits down with A

619 Before the Doors Open: The Leadership Reset Every ECE Team Needs with Melonie Karrem

Send us Fan Mail A successful school year doesn’t begin with decorated classrooms, completed checklists, or perfectly organized supply closets. It begins with the way we

618 The Power of Advocacy with Tim Kaminski

Send us Fan Mail 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, Er

617: When the Job Costs You Your Health with Dr. Yvette Ledford

Send us Fan Mail How many times have we put our jobs before our health and convinced ourselves that it was simply part of being committed? In this powerful episode, Eri

616 What It Really Takes to Be a Childcare Director

Send us Fan Mail Being a childcare director can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be one of the hardest leadership roles in early childhood education. In this honest

615 The Surprising Power of Music and Movement in Early Literacy

Send us Fan Mail How can music and movement help young children build stronger language and literacy skills? In this episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair, I sit d