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The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast

Erica Saccoccio
Early Childhood Education
Leadership
Child Care
Professional Development
Leadership Development
Child Care Leadership
Communication
Child Development
Leadership In Education
Early Education Empowerment Conference
Staff Retention
Community Engagement
Child Care Industry
Burnout
Self-Awareness
Resilience
Imposter Syndrome
Curriculum Development
Child Care Management
Childcare Centers

🎙️ The Child Care Director’s Chair – Where Big Dreams and Bigger Leadership Collide!

Ready to level up your child care career? Whether you're a teacher assistant dreaming of that lead teacher badge, a lead ready to snag that director title, or a director with your sights set on owning your own center (or multiple ones 👀)—this is your seat at the table. And spoiler alert: leadership isn’t a ti... more

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In this deeply honest and heartfelt episode, Erica and Regina Miller come together as two seasoned educators to reflect on the full spectrum of life—what we carry, what we release, and what continues to shape us as leaders in early ... more

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Many child care directors were promoted because they were strong educators—but leading adults is a completely different skill set.

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Even full, well-run child care programs can still struggle financially—and most directors don’t understand why.

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Most child care directors aren’t struggling because they don’t care or aren’t working hard enough—they’re struggling because they’ve never been taught how to read the numbers that actually run their program.

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Sandra Duncan
Educator and researcher focusing on environments in early childhood education
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Episode: 547 Designing Magic: In the Director’s Chair with Dr. Sandra Duncan
Annette Eberhardt
Family child care provider and advocate for family child care centers
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Early Learning and Policy Specialist
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Aerie Caesar
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Episode: Playback: 250 Creating a Culture of Accountability in Your Child Care Center with Vernon Mason

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Erica Saccoccio
Host of The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Inspiring and practical

    The Child Care Director’s Chair is a daily dose of what an early childhood leader needs. Erica has a wealth of knowledge and shares it with a smile, a laugh, and reality checks. So great to have a podcast for directors!

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    5
    ujgccrdxb
    United States10 months ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    This podcast is a must-listen for childcare providers and anyone who has a 0 to 5-year-old in their life! It’s the perfect space to learn new strategies, share real experiences, and finally feel heard in a field that often gets overlooked. Short, powerful episodes packed with heart, humor, and helpful tips. A true game-changer for anyone raising or educating little ones!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lesson Planning Guru
    United States10 months ago
  • Thank you Erica!! 🙏👏

    Major respect and props to Erica!! 👏She is a true servant leader still in the trenches with her own childcare centers and helping thousands of childcare leaders with her podcast. I had the pleasure of being a guest on her show and it was an honor! 🌟She’s a wonderful and welcoming host and made the experience easy and enjoyable. All child care leaders should be tuning in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keepitsimplegerin
    United Statesa year ago
  • Conversational and Inspirational

    I love that I can relate to Erica and most of her guests on this show! She’s an excellent host who carefully plans her topic

    To tailor to every type of educator! I’m a happy listener 🙂🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    auraprincess
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must Listen !

    As both an early childhood educator and someone who commutes two hours to work each day, I am always looking for podcasts.

    Erica’s podcast is fun, engaging, and informative with a range of topics relevant to early childhood education.

    I highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Musically Mindful Brenda
    United Statesa year ago

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Short, focused episodes with tangible takeaways that apply to daily operations.
The host brings practical leadership tips with warmth and real-world classroom insight.
Guests share actionable strategies that listeners can implement right away.
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576 It’s Not Too Late: Educators 50+ Building Bold New Lives
Q: What practical advice does Cheryl offer for listeners at a career turning point?
Build a network before leaping into big ideas, choose topics you genuinely care about, and prioritize boundary-setting to protect energy and sustain impact.
576 It’s Not Too Late: Educators 50+ Building Bold New Lives
Q: What keeps Cheryl motivated to keep expanding her work?
Her passion for brain development, trauma, and leadership, plus the joy of helping others grow—especially through collaborative efforts and authentic, real-world content.
576 It’s Not Too Late: Educators 50+ Building Bold New Lives
Q: How did Easy Add To Go come to be, and what does it offer?
It started as a personal business idea to formalize trainings and conferences, then grew into a platform offering trainings, CEU courses, and conference planning under an umbrella that supports agencies and educators.
576 It’s Not Too Late: Educators 50+ Building Bold New Lives
Q: What sparked Cheryl to move from local trainings to national and international speaking engagements?
She describes a cumulative feeling of discomfort with staying in a space that no longer fits her vision, along with a desire to expand her impact, which led her to seek larger platforms and collaborations.
549 More Than Cameras: Supporting Teachers, Celebrating Moment
Q: What inspired Watch Me Grow and how is the system different from cameras centers already use?
The team built a platform specifically for early learning, avoiding generic surveillance tools. It emphasizes privacy, classroom-context awareness, and a coaching mindset, offering directors an extra set of eyes with actionable insights rather than mere monitoring.

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A leadership-focused show aimed at early childhood leaders, educators, and center operators. Episodes center on practical management, culture, burnout prevention, growth, and innovative ways to run centers more effectively, with an emphasis on empathy, clear systems, and actionable steps that listeners can apply in real-life settings. The host blends practical tactics with mindset shifts, often featuring sponsor segments tied to professional development, conferences, or tools for centers. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on turning leadership into daily, observable behaviors rather than titles, plus a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, culture, and sustainability for childcare organizations.

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