The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
đď¸ The Child Care Directorâs Chair â Where Big Dreams and Bigger Leadership Collide!
Ready to level up your child care career? Whether you're a teacher assistant dreaming of that lead teacher badge, a lead ready to snag that director title, or a director with your sights set on owning your own center (or multiple ones đ)âthis is your seat at the table. And spoiler alert: leadership isnât a title, itâs an action.
Hosted by the one and only Erica Saccoccioâpart coach, part cheerleader, and full-time leadership hype manâyouâll get daily doses of real talk, big laughs, and bold leadership truths. Weâre talking practical strategies, mindset shifts, and serious elevation vibes... all served with love (and a little sass đ).
⨠New episodes drop MondayâFriday at 1 AM ESTâso you can sip your coffee, set your goals, and strut into your center like the boss youâre becoming.
This show is a great addition to your leadership toolbox or the perfect resource for your team onboarding sessionsâbecause the best programs grow their teams from within. đŞ
Pull up your chair, future leader. Letâs do this thing. đźđĽ
Episodes
446 episodes
444 Maine AEYC 101: Your VIP Pass to Learning, Networking, and Growing as an ECE Leader
In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast, Erica, Heather, and Morgan dive into all things Maine AEYC Conference! They talk about why this event is such a must-attend for early childhood educators, from the...
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443 Team First, Growth Next: Secrets of a Multi-Center Leader
In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, Sean Toner, owner and president of Beach Babies Child Care, shares insights on leading multiple childcare centers, balancing growth with maintaining core values, and the importance of ...
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442 No More Sleepless Nights: Getting Control of Your Centerâs Cash
In this episode of the Childcare Directorâs Chair, host Erica Saccoccio spills the real tea on a topic many childcare leaders avoid â money.If youâve ever felt overwhelmed by budgets, confused by financial reports, or guilty...
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441 Crocs & Mismatched Socks Guide to Purposeful Leadership with Dr. Holland
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Charity Hollandâaka Dr. Mommy Câabout leading with purpose in early childhood education. She shares her journey, the culture sheâs built with her team, and how she inspires her staff to show up fully every day. ...
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440 From Staff to Sidekick: How to Find Your Next Rockstar Assistant Director
Your next Assistant Director could be the secret sauce to a thriving center â but only if you hire, train, and promote them the right way!In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to spot leadership potential in your team, train th...
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439 No More Mediocrity
Leaders, itâs time to stop lowering the bar. Mediocrity is not a strategy, and "good enough" is not good enough when youâre responsible for people, programs, and the future of our field. In this episode, Erica Saccoccio spills the real te...
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438 Your ECE Network: How Relationships Fuel Growth and Change Your Life
Your next big breakthrough in childcare might be just one connection away. Networking isnât just swapping business cards â in Early Childhood Education, itâs about building real relationships that fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. ...
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437 The One Leadership Trait Directors Canât Afford to Ignore
Your policies wonât save you. Your systems wonât save you. The leadership skill that makesâor breaksâyour childcare program is emotional intelligence.In this episode of the Childcare Directorâs Chair Podcast, Erica Sacc...
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436 No More Animal Crackers for Lunch: The Real Toll of Being an Educator.
The truth is, the physical toll of working in Early Childhood Education is real â and too many educators are paying the price with their health. In this candid episode, Erica shares her own personal battle with being overweight and opens up abo...
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435 Empowered Leadership in Childcare: Mindset Shifts for Success
Join Erica Saccoccio in this insightful episode of the Child Care Directors Chair podcast as she explores the transformative mindset shifts that empower directors to lead effectively in childcare. Discover how to move from firefighting to futur...
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434 Leading with Excellence in Tough Financial Times
In this insightful episode, host Erica Saccoccio speaks directly to child care leaders facing the challenge of maintaining program excellence during financially difficult times. She reminds us that true leadership isnât about having the ...
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433 Systems = Stability: Why Great Directors Lead with Structure
In tough times, strong leadership isnât just about making big decisionsâitâs about building solid systems that keep your program steady, no matter what chaos shows up.In Episode 2 of our special series Who Leads When Times Are...
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432 Leading When You Donât Have All the Answers
In this episode, weâre talking about what it really means to lead when youâre overwhelmed, unsure, or completely in the dark about what to do next. (Yes, even when two teachers call out and the coffee hasnât kicked in yet.)Youâll learn:<...
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431 How to Stand Out in a Sea of Centers: Making Families Choose YOU
The early education landscape is changing fast. With more choices than everâstate Pre-K, pop-up pods, microschools, and corporate centersâfamilies are shopping for care differently.So how do YOU stand out as a traditional early ...
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10:12
430 What You Say Matters: Why Great Communicators Make Great Leaders in Early Childhood
Description: In this episode, we dive into why communication is the ultimate leadership superpower in early childhood education. Discover how mastering your tone, clarity, timing, and listening skills can transform your leadership st...
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429 How John Maxwell Shifted My Leadership Forever: 10 Must-Know Lessons
What happens when you sit under one of the greatest leadership teachers of all time?In this powerful episode of The Childcare Directorâs Chair, Iâm sharing the 10 transformational leadership lessons I learned from John Maxwel...
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428 From Boomers to Zoomers: Leading Across the Generational Divide
What happens when Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z all show up to work at your centerâwith different values, tech styles, and vibes?You either end up in conflictâor you lean in, learn from each other, and build something b...
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427 First-Year Frenzy: What New Directors Really Want to Know
Just stepped into the role of childcare director and feeling overwhelmed? Youâre not aloneâand youâre in the right chair. In this episode of The Childcare Directorâs Chair, weâre diving into the Top 5 Questions New Directors Ask in ...
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426 Why I Invested in My Leadership â Even When I Was Already Winning
What do you do when everything looks like itâs workingâbut deep down, you know thereâs another level of growth waiting?In this episode of The Childcare Directorâs Chair, Iâm sharing why I chose to invest in my leader...
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11:52
425 A Lesson from Mr. Ty â The Childcare Whisperer
Why We Canât Pour From Empty Cups (And Shouldnât Be Expected To) This episode was recorded in response to a powerful and vulnerable moment shared by Mr. Tyâwidely known in our field as The Childcare Whispererâon TikT...
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424 Lead Better, Teach Better: Pedagogical Leadership That Works
Are you tired of just managing your childcare center and ready to actually lead your teachers to success? In this episode, I break down the essentials of pedagogical leadershipâhow to guide your team, align your curriculum, ...
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423 What I learned 27 Years of Lessons: Top 10 Back-to-School Tips
After 27 years in early childhood education, Iâve seen it allâand learned what really works to start the school year off strong. In this episode of The Childcare Directorâs Chair, Iâm sharing my Top 10 Tips for Getting Ready for Bac...
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422 Spark Joy: Directors Who Donât Do Boring
Back-to-school week doesnât have to be boringâor stressful! In this episode of The Childcare Directorâs Chair, weâre taking a bold, fun approach to leading your childcare center. Iâm sharing out-of-the-box strategies to support your te...
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421 Back-to-School Hustle: Lead Your Teachers & Wow Your Families
Apple Podcast Description:Back-to-school season is here, and yesâit can feel like a hot mess sometimes. But leaders, this is your moment to shine! In this episode of The Childcare Directorâs Chair, Iâm giving you the real...
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