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The Daycare Sisters

The Daycare Sisters
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Running a home daycare is isolating, exhausting, and a lot harder than anyone admits, especially when you can’t afford to quit. The Daycare Sisters Podcast, hosted by two sisters with 30+ years of real in-home daycare experience, says the things you think but never say out loud so you can stop beating yourself up and feel less alone in this job.

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Leave us a voicemail at 651-300-2277. Your question could help thousands of providers.

Brandee and Erin answer your voicemails: how to cope with caregiver overstimulation, what to do about a toddler who hits and bites, and how to terminate a daycare... more

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She quit her home daycare, ran a childcare center for four years, then reopened the home daycare she had walked away from. In this episode, Brandee sits down with home daycare provider Jess to talk about burnout, boundaries, and why the grass wasn't ... more

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In this episode we cover how to balance a home daycare with family life without burning out, from simplifying meals to setting closing policies.

We also get real about why almost nobody feels like they know what they're doing at first, and why that'... more

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In this episode, we talk with Rush, owner of Poppins Daycare in New Orleans, about running a legally unlicensed, infant-only home daycare. We cover what it's like to move from Malaysia to start a daycare business, why she chose infants only, and how ... more

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Recent Guests

Danielle Lindsay
Private home daycare owner in Ontario, Canada
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Episode: Running a Home Daycare with Twins
Jennifer (Jenn)
In-home daycare provider from North Dakota
self-employed
Episode: She Started Her Daycare in 1998
Jacque Lahr
In-home childcare provider
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Episode: From Bad Daycare Experience to Running One with Jacque
Katrina Love
Licensed in-home childcare provider in Arizona
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Episode: Fighting Cancer & Building Community with Katrina

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#110
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#217
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Reggio Emilia at Home: Why Kids Don't Know They're Learning
Q: What do you do to prevent burnout and recognize early signs before it becomes dangerous?
I emphasize controlling my environment and selecting families carefully; interviewing families helps ensure a good fit, and setting clear policies reduces friction. If stress mounts, I reassess hours and workload rather than pushing through; protecting safety for kids comes first.
Play-Based Home Daycare with Dara
Q: Tell me about your daycare and what you do there.
Dara describes a laid-back, play-based in-home daycare focused on free play and organic learning, aiming to let kids be kids and feel like a home away from home.
Burnt Out Police Officer Starts a Home Daycare & Finds Balance Again
Q: What prompted the switch from law enforcement to running a daycare?
She wanted to stay home with her second child and realized she didn't want to return to the road; the move was a leap of faith toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.
From Teacher Burnout to Home Daycare Owner
Q: Tell me how you're getting clients and whether growth has been easy or slow.
Clients have come mainly through word of mouth, prior teaching connections, and Facebook moms groups, with steady growth but not full enrollment yet; referrals from existing families and local networks play a big role.
Starting a Home Daycare from Scratch After Leaving Corporate America
Q: How did you find your first families and approach pricing?
Danielle discusses using Facebook neighborhood groups and word-of-mouth to attract families, emphasizing quality and service over rock-bottom pricing, and explains how she considered competition, local demand, and a desire to pay herself a livable wage, including some paid time off in her pricing.

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Listeners are typically in-home daycare providers, operators, and aspiring providers who seek practical, real-world guidance for running a home-based childcare operation. Episodes center on licensing, regulatory hurdles, burnout, staffing, pricing, and building community among providers, often narrated through personal experiences, transitions from teaching or traditional jobs, and advocacy for better policies. A notable strength is the balance of candid, intimate storytelling with actionable tips, including navigating online communities, using tech for enrollment and communications, and strategies for attracting families. The show often highlights the emotional and logistical challenges of caring for children in a home setting while promot... more

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