Do you sometimes feel like your preschool runs you? Are you a daycare / preschool owner or director? Join Evelyn Knight as she takes you through the world of childcare management and financial stability. Discover how you can achieve high quality standards on a budget, coach and retain employees, and enroll enough children to fill your center. We will dive into issues that childcare professionals face on a daily basis.We will also tackle hot topics like assessments, infant and toddler care, NAEYC accreditation, QRIS standards, working with ITERS and ECERS and many more issues early child education professionals face A variety of ECE specialists will be joining the discussion. For more information, check us out at: www.childcarebusinessprofessionals.com Music Credit to Purple Planet Music
The shocking truth about childcare business longevity will make you rethink your entire approach to ownership. Did you know that a mere 9% of childcare programs survive beyond the 10-year mark? Even more alarming, 41% close before completing their first year, and a staggering 80% shutter before hitting the two-year milestone. These statistics represent real businesses, real dreams, and real investments that vanished—leaving their o...
Running a successful childcare business requires more than just a passion for children—it demands business acumen, adaptability, and sometimes making tough decisions. Cindy Lenhoff, Director of the National Child Care Association, brings four decades of industry expertise to this eye-opening conversation about navigating economic cycles in the childcare sector.
Drawing from her journey from accidental preschool teacher to ...
This episode explores strategies for childcare center owners to enhance enrollment, improve quality, and withstand economic fluctuations. Evelyn shares insights on educating families about the value of quality childcare and emphasizes the need for intentional practices in management and marketing.
• Importance of intentionality in childcare management
• Strategies for overcoming enrollment obstacles
• Competing e...
Are you ready to transform your childcare business into a resilient asset that thrives even in economic storms? Join me, Evelyn Knight, as I share insights from my 17-year journey navigating the ever-evolving landscape of childcare. Learn how to tackle the economic challenges of 2024 brought on by subsidy changes and financial setbacks, drawing inspiration from Southwest Airlines' innovative problem-solving ethos. I reveal str...
Ever felt the weight of the world on your shoulders, even when everything seems to be going well? That's exactly where I found myself this year, navigating the intertwined exhilaration and daunting moments of 2024. Join me on this emotional journey as I unveil the strategies I've developed to transform negative thoughts into positive ones, using tools like gratitude and praise journals to realign my perspective. I promise...
In this episode of The Child Care Business Coach Podcast, Evelyn Knight takes a candid look at the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. She reflects on the weight of responsibility, the struggle for balance, and the fulfillment of living a life of purpose. Drawing from her own journey, Evelyn shares the importance of perseverance, mental fortitude, and staying true to your calling, even when the challenges seem insurmountable.
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In this episode of The Child Care Business Coach, we’re diving into one of the most challenging aspects of leading a daycare or child care center: the stress and heartache of losing trusted staff members. Staff turnover in the child care industry can be particularly painful, leaving leaders to manage the emotional toll while also dealing with practical setbacks, from disrupted routines to strained relationships with families. This ...
Feeling drained even after a full night’s sleep? Join me, Evelyn Knight, as I unravel the mysteries of mental fatigue and its sneaky ways of creeping into our lives. From the frustration of irritability to the rollercoaster of eating habits and insomnia, mental fatigue can mask itself well, but it's crucial to recognize its signs. I share my personal journey preparing for the NACI conference in Anaheim, where I confronted thes...
As child care leaders, we dedicate so much time to improving our leadership skills, yet many of us still face burnout. Often, we overlook the importance of caring for our whole self—both mind and body.
In this episode, I’m joined by Maraya Brown, a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Entrepreneur, to explore this critical topic. Maraya specializes in helping high-performing individuals, like child care owners and leaders...
I am grateful to have my flight delayed a day. yes, I said it. I am also grateful for the impact I get to have and for the collaborations and people who have helped me along the way.
it can be hard for us to determine when we are being taken advantage of and when we need to give grace. Grace in leadership is a very important trait. Join me as we talk about how to distinguish grace from allowing people to take advantage of you.
Do you admire people and think about how lucky they are? Do you wish you could accomplish more? It takes work!
As a child care leader, I often wonder how my son’s life will be affected by being raised in a childcare center with a child care mom. Daniela Andrew’s and Sasha Reiss, co-founders Playground, the childcare management software company talk about Daniel and his brother’s experience being raised by a mom who owned child care centers.
I am on a mission to level up ECE. We are an industry that can stop the chaos and have order if we start working on a few things now.
How many of you ask that question? Do I deserve what I have earned? Join me today as we tackle imposter syndrome.
Did you know that you can measure your future success by the people you spend the most time with? Don’t miss out on all the fun at The Child Care Business Summit!
Today, Scott Wayman joins us with the future of ECE. In this episode we discuss an array of topics such as private childcare entrepreneurship, the future of childcare and incorporating AI into your programs.
I recently was told that my summit is the only child care business conference where children were discussed. This shocked me! How can we run child centered businesses if the children are not the center. We must lead our companies with purpose.
Welcome to a life changing episode of "The Child Care Business Coach," where we dive into the impact of the people around us on our professional and personal lives. Join us as we explore the essential truth that our life’s results are the culmination of who we spend our time with. Discover strategies to foster valuable relationships that can catapult your child care business to new heights.
In this episode, ...
I sometimes feel out of place in the world of child care.
I am a visionary, always seeking growth opportunities. I don't buy into much of the negativity and blame that my industry tends to get caught up in, and I thrive on prosperity!
I've discovered I am not alone!
I am aligning myself with people who have a growth mentality and are focused on solutions, not problems. I want to surround myself ...
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