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291: From Enrollment to Engagement: Strategies for Thriving Amidst Universal Pre-K

November 11, 2025 • Carrie Casey and Kate Woodward Young

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In this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat about the big challenge of losing kids to universal pre-k programs. They share smart tips for keeping families in your center, like building strong relationships from day one, highlighting your small class sizes, and showing off your team’s expertise with little ones.

They also talk about understanding what local public pre-k offers, and how to have honest, supportive conversations with parents. If you’re looking for real-world advice (and a little encouragement! 🌟), this episode is for you.

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