The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
🎙️ The Child Care Director’s Chair – 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 👀)—this is your seat at the table. And spoiler alert: leadership isn’t a title, it’s an action.
Hosted by the one and only Erica Saccoccio—part coach, part cheerleader, and full-time leadership hype man—you’ll get daily doses of real talk, big laughs, and bold leadership truths. We’re talking practical strategies, mindset shifts, and serious elevation vibes... all served with love (and a little sass 😘).
✨ New episodes drop Monday–Friday at 1 AM EST—so you can sip your coffee, set your goals, and strut into your center like the boss you’re becoming.
This show is a great addition to your leadership toolbox or the perfect resource for your team onboarding sessions—because the best programs grow their teams from within. 💪
Pull up your chair, future leader. Let’s do this thing. 💼💥
The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
426 Why I Invested in My Leadership – Even When I Was Already Winning
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What do you do when everything looks like it’s working—but deep down, you know there’s another level of growth waiting?
In this episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, I’m sharing why I chose to invest in my leadership—even when my center was thriving, enrollment was full, and people said I was already “winning.”
Because success without strong leadership? It doesn’t last.
This episode is a must-listen for childcare directors, owners, and early childhood leaders who:
- Feel like they’ve outgrown their current systems or mindset
- Want to build a stronger team and a healthier culture
- Know they’re capable of more, but feel stuck in “busy”
- Want practical, heart-centered growth strategies rooted in real leadership
I’ll also break down:
- 8 key reflections to help you assess your leadership journey
- Why leadership shows up in every area of your life—not just at work
- The mindset shift that separates managers from legacy leaders
🎁 Plus, don’t miss the two free gifts linked in the show notes:
- ✅ 3 FREE months of Jackrabbit Care—our favorite childcare management software. Child Care Podcasts | Jackrabbit Care
- ✅ FREE access to our September ECE Trailblazer Coaching Program Checkout | Child Care Director use the code LAUNCH for your Free month
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🎟 Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Join us at the Early Education Empowerment Conference for powerful sessions, real-world strategies, and meaningful connection with leaders from across the country. See the link to grab your tickets and secure your spot today! Purchase Tickets! – Early Childhood Education Empowerment Conference