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 😘).
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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
539 Spark Joy in Your Team: Creating a Culture of Fun and Engagement
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This week on The Childcare Director’s Chair, we’re kicking off a special series focused on sparking joy in your team and building a culture of fun and engagement. I’m especially excited because I’ll be in Tennessee next week speaking on this topic at the NCCA & NECPA National Leadership Conference on March 19 at The Peabody Memphis—if you’re attending, come say hello! We’ll also be recording podcast episodes live with speakers, vendors, and educators throughout the day.
In this episode, we explore why joy in the workplace isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership responsibility. You’ll hear practical ideas for discovering what truly brings your staff joy, creating a fun (yet professional) environment, supporting your team while staying aligned with your program’s vision, and celebrating in meaningful ways that support staff well-being. We also share simple strategies and reflection questions you can start using right away.
This episode is sponsored by East Coast Capture, a photography company specializing in school photos, professional headshots, and all your photography needs. They are also proud sponsors of the Early Education Empowerment Conference—be sure to stop by their booth for a free professional headshot! Learn more at: https://www.eastcoastcapture.com