ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie

Send us Fan Mail We are taking the week off - -go listen to episode 43 and 18.   Thanks for Listening 🎧 Want to learn more? Check out our book; "From Overwhelmed to I Got This: Guaranteed Success Route to Directing Your Childcare Center" 📖 Join our Facebook Group for Childcare professionals! Join our Podcast Newsletter ! Want to be a guest on our podcast? Go to our website to learn mor...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is for anyone out there who wants to leave work a little earlier. Carrie and Kate talk through strategies and different things you can do to leave work early. Let us know if any of these helped you! Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running y...

Send us Fan Mail It's always good to have a BAREFOOT day! Or a few. In this episode, Carrie and Kate talk about being barefoot in your childcare center.  Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running your childcare center? Get ready for our book coming soon! From Overwhe...

Send us Fan Mail T-shirts are often an underrated form of marketing. In this episode, Kate and Carrie talk about how important this resource is and encourage you to make them for your summer program. It's not too late! Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running your c...

Send us Fan Mail Want some easy tips to help you train your staff? This episode is perfect for you! Carrie and Kate have lots of experience and they're ready to help you with a difficult task. Listen to find some ways to train your staff easier. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to lear...

Send us Fan Mail There are so many different food allergies out there and you probably have a ton in your center. In this episode, Carrie and Kate talk through some common allergies and how to accommodate a child who has one. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running your...

Send us Fan Mail You might see lots of games that include "heroes" of some kind. You might think this is just "boys being boys" But there can be problems with that. In this episode, Carrie and Kate talk you through the different hero plays and discuss their impact. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@c...

Send us Fan Mail Carrie and Kate have recently started writing different kinds of books! Children's book, guides, and their recent book for childcare directors. In this episode, they talk about how anyone can write a book! Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running yo...

Send us Fan Mail It's important to advocate as a childcare center and what you do for the community. As childcare providers, you are advocates and are involved in your community. Learn more in this episode as Carrie and Kate go through advocacy in your childcare center. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulcli...

Send us Fan Mail On our next staff episode, it's time to learn about staff onboarding. Carrie and Kate have had lots of staff and experience. Learn everything you need to know in this episode. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running your childcare center? Get ready...

Send us Fan Mail Now that you have planned your schedule and prepped for the summer it's time to start marketing your summer program. In this episode, Carrie and Kate talk you through what you need to do to have a successful program this summer. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to lear...

Send us Fan Mail With Summer approaching and school being out it's important to start planning your schedule and prepping. In this episode, Carrie and Kate talk through how to schedule and get your center ready for the summer. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about runnin...

Send us Fan Mail Training your staff can be a big task to take on. There are so many things to teach and make sure your staff understands. This podcast is perfect for every director ready to train their staff! Kate and Carrie give tons of tips and the whole run down. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.c...

Send us Fan Mail What a wild year we have had! Covid-19 has changed a lot for everyone and especially with your center. In this podcast, Carrie and Kate walk through the year and review it. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running your childcare center? Get ready for our...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone has lots of loose parts and there are tons in your center. Learn about them and analyze them in this podcast! How to promote those loose parts and identify them. Listen to Carrie and Kate and learn something new about your center. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want t...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know what Dramatic Play is? How to implement it in your program? No, it's not about being dramatic. Listen to this week's podcast with Carrie and Kate and learn everything about the dramatic play. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Carrie and Kate talk about the definition of a family. Your center and staff make a whole family and it's important to know your role as a director.  Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running your childcare center? Get ready for our...

Send us Fan Mail This quote is close to both Carrie and Kate and they want your center to grow with all of the ever going changes. In the last episode of season one we want to leave you with some powerful advice before season two! Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running...

Send us Fan Mail Show your appreciation for your teachers! In this episode Carrie and Kate give you TONS of ideas of showing your appreciation for your teachers and the importance of it! Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running your childcare canter? Get ready for our bo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you joined an association? In this episode Carrie and Kate talk about associations and teaches you everything you need to know.  Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running your childcare canter? Get ready for our book coming soon! From Overwhelmed to...

Send us Fan Mail We love talking about all the different holidays on this show! This week we talk about Valentines day and some of the things your center can do to celebrate. If it’s from candy or crafts Carrie and Kate give you lots of different ideas! Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to l...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone needs to follow up and follow through. It can be hard but in this episode Carrie and Kate can help you! It’s important for your childcare center. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running your childcare canter? Get ready for our book coming soon!...

Send us Fan Mail It’s no surprise that the year has exploded. How has it effected you and your center? Carrie and Kate discuss about the world and everything going on. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn more about running your childcare canter? Get ready for our book coming soon! Fro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts sit down with photographer Josh Baker to chat about how powerful photos and creative merchandise can be for childcare centers. Josh shares smart tips on using professional photography to tell your center’s story and explains the difference between lifestyle and branding shots. They also brainstorm fun merch ideas—think t-shirts, mugs, and even stuffed an...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone has goals for their childcare center. With the new year approaching it’s the perfect time to start making plans and setting goals for your center. Carrie and Kate are ready to help you set goals and reach them this year! Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and with your friends!  If you have any questions email us at: hello@colorfulclipboard.com   Want to learn mo...