ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie

Kate and Carrie have over 62 years in the childcare business industry and bring that background to their conversations. Having worked with over 5000 childcare programs across the country in the last 30 years together they are a fun and powerful team - ready to help you tackle your problems with practical solutions.

Podcasting since 2020 • 358 episodes

ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie

Latest Episodes

346: Are You Waiting Too Long to Make Tough Staffing Decisions?

In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Carrie get real about the hidden costs of delayed decision-making in childcare leadership. Using everything from melted Easter ice cream to "emotional support underwear" as metaphors, they br...

May 21, 2026 • 22:33

345: The Best Marketing Strategies That Actually Fill Your Childcare Center with Pietro of BRIT Childcare

In this episode of Childcare Conversations, the hosts chat with Pietro from BRIT AI about smart marketing strategies for childcare centers. Pietro breaks down why Meta ads (Facebook & Instagram) are often a better investment than Google Ads...

May 19, 2026 • 25:06

344: Are You Using Your Childcare Center’s Data to Its Full Potential?

In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Carrie get real about something many childcare leaders avoid — the numbers! They walk you through how to track your enrollment funnel, from first inquiry all the way to a signed contract, and...

May 14, 2026 • 31:07

343: What’s It Like Growing Up Literally Inside a Childcare Center? With Jonathan Pearce

In this episode of Childcare Conversations, you'll meet Jonathan Pearce - a Louisiana childcare leader who literally grew up in childcare (his mom built a center next to her dance studio!). Jonathan shares his fascinating journey from engineeri...

May 12, 2026 • 36:09

Bonus Episode: The Greatest Lessons on Leadership and Connection from “Devil Wears Prada 2”

In this fun bonus episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Marie chat about the new Devil Wears Prada 2 movie and what it means for early childhood leaders. They dig into how technology can never replace the human heart in childcare, and wh...

May 08, 2026 • 12:57

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