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ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie

Carrie Casey and Kate Woodward Young
Early Childhood Education
Playground
Center IQ
Child Care Industry
Staffing
Enrollment
Leadership
Staff Training
Child Care
Advocacy
Staff Appreciation
Decision Making
Staff Retention
Mentorship
Conferences
Child Care Centers
Child Care Business Growth
Home-Based Child Care
Tulsa, United States
Women In Leadership

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.

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In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Erica sit down for a really inspiring chat about what's next when you've spent decades in early childhood education. Erica shares her incredible 27-year journey from furniture sal... more

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In this episode, you'll meet Danielle, who has spent nearly 35 years in early childhood education, and her story of how she got there is genuinely heartwarming! She sits down to talk about leading multiple childcare centers, the rea... more

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In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate sits down with Cindy Morgan from One Place Childcare to dig into a topic every early childhood leader needs to hear — "Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." Cindy shares her incr... more

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In this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate chats with Amy Cowan, CEO of Ivy Brook Academy, about her incredible journey from public school teacher to leading a franchise with 60+ locations! Amy shares how a strong female ment... more

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Tom Melhorn
Guest from North Star School Supply
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Episode: 357: Are You Choosing the Right School Supplies to Boost Your Early Childhood Program? With Tom Melhorn
Vineeta Bhandari
Founder and CEO of Building Kids Academy
Building Kids Academy
Episode: 356: How Can Early Childhood Education and Performing Arts Build Confidence in Kids? With Vineeta Bhandari
Jamie Selig
Director of Sales and operations at Perfect Day Live
Perfect Day Live
Episode: 355: The Greatest Tool for Building Parent Trust in Early Childhood Education with Jamie Selig
Crystal Johnson
Recruiting expert for early childhood education
Hire Up Recruiting
Episode: 354: Struggling to Find and Keep Great Early Childhood Staff? Here’s What You Need to Know with Crystal Johnston
Beth Heyer
Founder of Babysitting Connection
Babysitting Connection
Episode: 353: Want Happier Staff and Happier Parents? Here’s How Babysitting Connection Makes It Happen with Beth Heyer
Kate Woodward Young
Host of ChildCare Conversations (guest on this episode)
ChildCare Conversations
Episode: 352: Pod Swap with The Early Years Exchange with Dr. Jason Lody: Leadership Stability and Capacity
Alisha Kriege
Outdoor learning environments specialist
Harmony Park / Free Notes Harmony Park
Episode: 351: Do You Really Need a Playscape to Create an Amazing Outdoor Space? With Alisha
Debbie Clement
Musicologist and author/illustrator focused on music for young children
Independent musician and author/illustrator
Episode: 349: Can Music Really Transform Early Childhood Learning and Behavior? With Debbie Clement
Prerna Richards
Guest expert on coaching and mindset in early childhood education
Behavior Coaching Academy
Episode: 347: The Most Effective Mindset Shifts for Coaching Challenging Early Childhood Teams With Prerna Richards

Hosts

Kate Woodward Young
Host of the show; extensive background in childcare leadership and education.
Carrie Bidman
Co-host of the show; provides industry context and audience-focused questions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Childcare can be tough. This podcast guides you on your route towards success with humor and wise, clear advice.

    Audible
    5
    R. J. Brace
    United States2 years ago
  • Wisdom and humor

    Childcare can be tough. This podcast guides you on your route towards success with humor and wise, clear advice.

    Audible
    5
    R. J. Brace
    United States2 years ago
  • Keeping it inspiring

    I loved being a guest on Childcare Conversations with Kate and Carrie! Their thoughtful questions and passion for helping childcare professionals shine made the experience so enjoyable. The podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the industry looking for inspiration and actionable insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chelsea Reue
    United States2 years ago
  • Your answers here

    Seek Kate and Carrie for wisdom for those weird situations that only occur in the childcare field. Seek out their knowledge for the common little problems that happen almost everyday. Listen to their personal stories and benefit from their guidance—they will help you on this crazy path and even make you laugh!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bracerj
    United States2 years ago
  • so helpful

    I love listening to these ladies! So much helpful information about running a center.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ujgccrdxb
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise actionable guidance on staffing, enrollment, and center management.
Thoughtful, approachable Q&As that translate to real-world childcare operations.
Strong value for operators looking to implement data-driven decisions and scalable marketing.

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356: How Can Early Childhood Education and Performing Arts Build Confidence in Kids? With Vineeta Bhandari
Q: What challenges have you faced as a woman leader, and how have you addressed them?
While leadership roles in this field often skew male, I've leveraged emotional intelligence and proven success to inspire others; we've focused on providing mentorship and resources to women in our network and highlighted successful female franchisees as role models.
356: How Can Early Childhood Education and Performing Arts Build Confidence in Kids? With Vineeta Bhandari
Q: How did you scale from one school to a large franchise network while maintaining quality?
We built a strong operations, IT, marketing, and training framework, created Building Kids Academy online modules, and kept a close eye on curriculum deployment with regular visits, ensuring every location stayed aligned with the vision and supported franchisees adequately.
356: How Can Early Childhood Education and Performing Arts Build Confidence in Kids? With Vineeta Bhandari
Q: Where did your passion come from and how did you get here?
My passion grew out of a need to provide a nurturing, academically rich environment for my daughter, combined with a belief that performing arts builds confidence. I transitioned from a non-education background to founding a preschool and eventually franchising, all to help more children and families.
354: Struggling to Find and Keep Great Early Childhood Staff? Here’s What You Need to Know with Crystal Johnston
Q: What tips could you give centers today to improve staffing quickly?
Text candidates instead of relying on emails or calls, leverage existing platform features for SMS outreach, and consider outsourcing the most time-consuming recruiting tasks to free up leaders for core responsibilities.
354: Struggling to Find and Keep Great Early Childhood Staff? Here’s What You Need to Know with Crystal Johnston
Q: What does recruiting in early childcare look like compared to substitutes or staffing agencies?
Crystal explains that while Indeed drives volume, there is a lot of inefficiency with providers spending time on unqualified candidates; her approach replaces overlap with Indeed, saves directors' time, and focuses on finding true fits through a structured intake and ongoing collaboration.

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This show centers childcare program leadership with practical, battle-tested guidance for operators, directors, and owners. Episodes consistently explore staffing, enrollment optimization, governance, and operational efficiency through real-world case studies, guest experts, and hands-on frameworks. Listeners often seek actionable strategies to improve space planning, staffing, marketing, and family engagement, all framed around a people-first approach and data-driven decision making. A notable strength is how hosts translate complex topics into approachable, implementable steps, making it valuable for both emerging leaders and seasoned administrators. The format often features industry experts, educators, and service providers offering con... more

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2. Vineeta Bhandari
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5. Beth Heyer
6. Kate Woodward Young
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