Care for Childcare Owners

Join us for our discussion with Chad Dunkley, CEO of New Horizon Academy, as we uncover the pivotal moments and influences that have shaped his leadership journey in childcare. Gain valuable insights into Chad's innovative approach to adapting to the evolving needs of families and his commitment to early childhood education.   About the Episode: • Explore Chad's earliest memories that sparked his...

Join host Tony D'Agostino in a conversation with Gigi Schweikert, CEO of Lightbridge Academy, as they explore her journey of leadership and passion for early childhood education. Gain valuable insights from Gigi's experiences and expertise in nurturing both children and the professionals who shape their lives.   About the Episode: • Explore Gigi's journey from natural-born teacher to transformativ...

Tune into this episode with Tony D'Agostino, Inspire Care 360 Founder & CEO, and special guest Grafton Milne, Designated Broker at Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate.   Explore key takeaways on market optimism, financial preparation, and strategic ownership planning, including the pros and cons of purchasing versus leasing. Watch now to navigate the complexities of childcare real estate with confi...

This episode hosted by Jessica Wright, Inspire Care 360 Executive Vice President of Operations, features Tom Wood with HINGE Advisors focusing on 'Empowering Tomorrow's ECE Leaders' through Emotional Intelligence. Learn about the importance of behavior change, self-awareness, effective relationship management, and cultivating a positive environment. Elevate your leadership skills and listen now!  ...

Tune in to this episode with Tony D'Agostino, Inspire Care 360 Founder & CEO, and special guests Jessica Wright, Inspire Care 360 General Manager & Senior VP of Operations, and Michelle Ellis, Executive Director of Care-a-lot Child Care as they discuss the secret to attracting and retaining top childcare talent in ECE with health benefits.   About the episode: • Learn About Our Flexible and Afford...

In this session, Vernon emphasized leadership principles, advocating for self-preservation and effective team engagement strategies, including active listening and participatory management. He also highlighted the transformative impact of practices like temporal distancing, maintaining healthy boundaries, and leveraging time blocking for heightened productivity.   Key Takeaways: • "We are in trade...

Join Tony D'Agostino, Founder and CEO of Inspire Care 360, as he explores the crucial topic of building the financial health of daycare and childcare businesses. In this episode, our guests, Nate Pensgen, CPA and Partner, and John Rizzo, Managing Partner from RDG+Partners, share invaluable insights tailored for childcare owners and operators. Gain actionable takeaways such as setting clear financi...

Join Tony D'Agostino, Founder and CEO of Inspire Care 360, as he hosts a discussion with Kate Woodward Young, M.Ed. & Carrie Casey from TexasDirector.org, tailored for childcare owners and operators facing unexpected challenges. Discover essential strategies such as maintaining fire-safe essentials, creating standard operating procedures, and implementing emergency "To-Go Bags" customized for diff...

In this episode, join Tony D'Agostino, Founder and CEO of Inspire Care 360, as he speaks with Kevin Kilgore, childcare expert and owner of Kids 'R' Kids Legends Ranch. Discover essential strategies such as investing in employee education and fostering a positive work environment to build a strong team and drive collaborative growth. Gain valuable insights on effective delegation, communication pra...

Join Tony D'Agostino, Founder and CEO of Inspire Care 360, in this episode featuring Martin Bing, Founder and CEO of 1Place Childcare. Discover key strategies such as digitizing tasks and compliance to enhance efficiency and profitability, and learn how systematic approaches can facilitate scalable growth while ensuring quality and compliance. Gain valuable insights on implementing incremental imp...

Struggling to attract and retain top talent in your childcare business?   Tune in to our conversation with Nick Williams, founder of Childcare Business Growth, hosted by Tony D'Agostino, Founder and CEO of Inspire Care 360. Discover insights tailored for childcare owners and operators, including how to define your "Why" to build a compelling employer brand and calculate your buyback rate for effec...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Kym Pomares, founder of Pomares Consulting and Professor at Child Care Genius University, as we discuss courage in the face of adversity. Gain valuable insights, including the importance of diving into your business's numbers for informed decision-making and overcoming challenges with perseverance and resilience. Learn practical tips to simplify financ...

In this episode, hosted by Tony D'Agostino, Inspire Care 360 Founder & CEO, we look into the critical topic of childcare CEO pitfalls to avoid, featuring insights from Brandy Woods-Smith, the founder of Childcare Millionaires and host of the 'Childcare Millionaires Live' conference. Join us as Brandy shares her wealth of experience and knowledge, offering essential guidance for navigating the chal...

In this insightful podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Gigi Schweikert, CEO of Lightbridge Academy. Schweikert shared key insights, highlighting the importance of relationship-building in the childcare industry for fostering collaboration and mentorship opportunities. Additionally, she emphasized the value of leading by example to earn the trust and respect of team members. Lastly, Sch...

We are thrilled to be joined by Zakiyyah Boone, CEO of Wonderspring Early Education, and Regina Miller, Owner & Executive Director of Trailblazers Academy. Our panelists share their experiences and insights on how they have incorporated leadership principles into their businesses, providing valuable tips and advice on how to create a successful childcare business. This webinar is packed with inspi...

Join us for an exciting episode as Inspire Care 360 reveals its latest business solutions design for childcare and daycare owners: Peak Performance. A certified program designed to elevate childcare professionals' excellence through our cutting-edge course and content delivery platform, Inspire University. In this discussion, we dive into the challenges of childcare performance management and inte...

In this episode hosted by Tony D'Agostino, Founder & CEO of Inspire Care 360, listen to an insightful discussion featuring Mona Jackson, CEO of Kids of Valor Academy, Jesse Bean, Owner of Growing Hearts and Minds, and Kishia Saffold, Owner of Kiddie Care Learning Center. Together, they share their expertise on enhancing recruitment and retention rates in the childcare industry. From innovative rec...

It's no secret the pandemic has had a huge impact on building and retaining enrollment. As we get beyond the worst of the virus, what is important to know to bring enrollment back to pre-COVID levels? In this episode, learn how to adjust your business model to meet expectations of today's young families, actions you can take now to rebuild enrollment, and stories from schools who have done it diff...

Tune in to discover a solution if the healthcare plan for your childcare or daycare employees is causing financial strain or staff members are opting out due to high costs. Explore strategies for recruiting and retaining staff through healthcare benefits, fostering a positive culture and engaged workforce with these benefits, and leveraging Benefit Administration through IC360's ECE Healthy Advant...

Join our conversation with Inspire Care 360's CEO & Founder Tony D'Agostino with special guest Steve Stasiukonis with Secure Network Technologies on how to protect your Early Childcare Business from Cyber Security threats. Steve has worked in the field of Information Security for over 25 years, specializing in the use of technology to identify information security vulnerabilities, assessing risk a...

Join Tony D'Agostino, Founder & CEO of Inspire Care 360, as he explores essential strategies for retaining top talent in your childcare school. Dive into discussions on reasons for staff turnover, the key factors for employee satisfaction, creating flexible accommodation plans, and cultivating a culture of low turnover. Gain valuable insights to build and maintain a strong team dedicated to the su...

In this episode, Scott Wayman from Kangarootime, Geren Anderson from The Pillars Christian Learning Academy, and Jerzell Pierre-Louis from Sprout Early Education Center come together to delve into the distinctive hurdles encountered by childcare entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Throughout the discussion, listeners are treated to a deep dive into topics such as navigating entrepreneurship without a...

We are well on our way into our Business Benchmark series: Previously, we talked about preparing your business for success and what succession planning looks like. This time, we dive into the intrinsic details of optimizing your school's profitability through managing your expenses. Once again our CEO, Tony D'Agostino is joined by our friends Robert Spatola and John Rizzo from RDG+Partners and we...

In this episode, Tony D'Agostino, Founder & CEO of Inspire Care 360, and John Rizzo, Managing Partner of RDG+Partners, team up to explore the topic of succession planning for ECE business owners. With a focus on the financial and accounting aspects, they look into the complexities and nuances involved in ensuring a smooth transition of leadership within an organization. Listeners can expect an ins...

Step into the future of your childcare business with an enlightening conversation that promises to reshape your perspectives. Join us on this dynamic podcast episode featuring Tony D'Agostino, Inspire Care 360 Founder & CEO, and Kathy Ligon, a renowned expert from HINGE Advisors. About the Episode In this discussion, Tony and Kathy share their experiences and insights to shed light on what lies ah...