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
441 Crocs & Mismatched Socks Guide to Purposeful Leadership with Dr. Holland
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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Charity Holland—aka Dr. Mommy C—about leading with purpose in early childhood education. She shares her journey, the culture she’s built with her team, and how she inspires her staff to show up fully every day. Spoiler alert: her leadership style includes rocking Crocs and mismatched socks! We dive into practical tips for staying focused on your mission, creating a supportive environment, and keeping your team motivated—even when the pressure is on. Get ready for laughs, insights, and plenty of takeaways to help you lead with intention and heart.
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