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 • 230 episodes
ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie
Latest Episodes
Episode 225: Understanding Labor Laws: A Must-Listen for Childcare Directors and Owners
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations with Kate and Carrie," our hosts dive into the nitty-gritty of labor laws affecting early childhood care providers.Kate and Carrie break down the Department of Labor's rules on exempt vs. non...
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Episode 224: Navigating Child Care Conferences: Tips for Vendors and Attendees to Maximize Your Experience!
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations with Kate and Carrie," our dynamic duo dives into their recent adventures at childcare conferences. They chat about their roles as authors, coaches, and trainers, sharing highlights from the Child Ca...
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Episode 223: How Can Childcare Centers Keep Their Staff Happy and Engaged? With Super Friend Jessica Wright
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie chat with Jessica Wright from Inspire Care 360 about the all-important topic of staff retention in childcare. Jessica shares her wealth of knowledge on creating effective onboarding...
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Episode 222: How Can Reflecting on 2024 Set You Up for Success in 2025?
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations with Kate and Carrie," Kate dives into strategic planning for 2025 as 2024 winds down. She discusses the importance of reflecting on the year's successes and challenges and the value of documenting t...
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Episode 221: The Best Way to Tame Your Monkeys: The History of Monkeys and Childcare Conversations
In this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie dive into the fascinating idea of "monkey management", inspired by a classic 1974 Harvard Business Review article. They share how this concept has shaped their work with childcare d...
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