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The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast

Erica Saccoccio
Early Childhood Education
Leadership
Child Care
Communication
Professional Development
Leadership Development
Child Care Industry
Child Development
Early Education Empowerment Conference
Leadership In Education
Community Engagement
Halloween
Child Care Enrollment
Childcare
Staff Training
Childcare Centers
Early Childhood Development
Burnout
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Because childcare leadership deserves a real conversation.

If you're looking for another leadership podcast filled with corporate buzzwords and theories from people who haven't stepped inside a childcare center in years... this probably isn't it.

I'm Erica Saccoccio—a multi-center childcare owner, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and podcast host who still leads in the work every single day.

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Family child care providers are used to doing it all—caring for children, supporting families, managing the business, maintaining the home, and keeping everything moving. But what happens when the person holding it all together need... more

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What separates a good early childhood educator from a truly great one? Eva from Church Early Learning Center makes the case that the answer is not just curriculum—it’s consistency, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping childr... more

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Early childhood leadership can feel lonely, especially when you are carrying the needs of children, families, staff, and an entire program. But strong leaders are not meant to grow in isolation.

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What if the fastest way to strengthen your early childhood program is not tighter control, but more accountability, empathy, and support? Ruth shares the leadership shifts that help educators feel seen, stay motivated, and do their ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Stephanie Hinton
Current president of AEYC Oklahoma
AEYC Oklahoma
Episode: 649 Stop Leading Alone: Why ECE Leaders Need Community
Reva Deonarine
Teacher Assistant at Southfield Children's Center, Newington, CT
Southfield Children's Center
Episode: 646 What Educators Need From Their Directors
Kate Woodward Young
Leadership author and executive with three decades in early childhood education
Author; educator; association leader
Episode: 645 Why Women Keep Minimizing Their Authority at the Table
Angela McCarthy
Enrollment leadership specialist for a multi-location company; former center director and educator
Growth Talk with Angie; Culture Shock speaker
Episode: 642 The Courage to Keep Growing
Miranda Moore
Child care center owner
Valdosta, Georgia
Episode: 636 Build Your Child Care Business Like a Business, Not a Feeling
Angela MacCarthy
ECE Trailblazer member and leader
Trailblazer program
Episode: 🎙️ Trailblazer Spotlight: Angela MacCarthy's Leadership Journey
Veronica Green
Early years consultant, speaker, advocate for child-led learning
Independent consultant
Episode: 591 Child-Led Play, Observation, and Building Educator Confidence with Veronica Green
Sherri J. White
17-year child care business owner, off-site/absent owner advocate
Self-employed; multiple centers
Episode: 585 Are You the Bottleneck? The Conversation Every School Owner Needs to Hear
Chris Danilo
Speaker, trainer, leadership expert
Independent/Founder (Chris Danilo)
Episode: 584 The Human Skills That Will Make Childcare Leaders Irreplaceable in an AI Future

Host

Erica Saccoccio
Host and leadership coach with daily hands-on leadership experience across multiple childcare centers

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 68 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ujgccrdxb
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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
    5
    Musically Mindful Brenda
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners find practical, heart-centered leadership guidance tailored to early childhood workplaces.
Episodes are described as inspiring, concise, and highly relevant to frontline childcare leaders.
The host and guests are praised for actionable takeaways that can be applied in centers soon after listening.

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642 The Courage to Keep Growing
Q: How has leadership evolved you personally and for your daughter?
Stepping into leadership showed me that things are hard but doable, and it inspired my daughter by example to pursue growth and see leadership as possible for her too.
642 The Courage to Keep Growing
Q: What would you tell a teacher who has leadership potential but doesn't see it yet?
Find a coach or mentor, seek specific instruction and tools, and actively invest in your own development; leadership can be learned and nurtured with guidance and practice.
642 The Courage to Keep Growing
Q: What are you most excited about as you head to Culture Shock?
Meeting new people, sharing where I began, and touching others with the story of starting from a 19-year-old toddler teacher to a leader who can inspire new educators to pursue growth, even when fear is involved.
650 The One Thing That Makes Children Love Coming to School
Q: What experiences eventually led you into leadership, and how did you move from board roles to the presidency and beyond?
Dr. Hinton describes a mentorship from a former principal that pushed her to apply for leadership roles, the value of mentorship in developing future leaders, and her belief in coaching up others to sustain impact long-term.
644 Supporting Educators Through Authentic Leadership
Q: But I want to ask you guys, we talk a lot about supporting educators in early childhood. What does that actually look like in real time, in real life?
Annette explains that authentic leadership involves being teachable, leading by example, and creating an environment where staff feel valued, heard, and respected. It requires consistent, two-way communication, accountability, and a willingness to adjust based on staff needs and feedback.

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What is The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- A leadership-focused show aimed at early childhood leaders, directors, and operators. Episodes center on practical management strategies, staff development, communication, and building resilient programs, often featuring guests who are practitioners, consultants, or authors in the ECE space. Across solos and interviews, the host emphasizes authentic leadership, actionable takeaways, and the ripple effects of strong leadership on staff, families, and children. Notable throughlines include transforming culture, empowering teams, and sustaining leadership under pressure, with a clear stance against corporate buzzwords in favor of real-world relevance. A standout trait is the host's hands-on perspective as a multi-center operator and leadersh... more

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