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
505 The Magic Is in the Message: Connection Through Conversation
In this heartfelt and practical episode, Erica sits down with Mr. Jay to explore the power of meaningful conversations in early childhood classrooms. Together, they unpack how simple affirmations, inclusive language, and intentional tone can build trust, strengthen relationships, and support children’s emotional development.
The conversation dives into the art of asking open-ended questions that spark curiosity and connection, and why how we say something matters just as much as what we say. Erica and Mr. Jay share real-life, easy-to-use strategies educators can weave into everyday moments—turning routine interactions into powerful opportunities for learning and belonging.
This episode is a must-listen for educators who want to deepen relationships, create emotionally safe spaces, and use their words to truly connect.
🎟 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