Profitable Preschool | Exceptional Finance for Childcare Founders

What if burnout isn’t a sign that you’re failing, but a sign that you’re over-giving? In this episode of the Profitable Preschool Podcast, Alexis Louis, CPA sits down with Neshanta Linson, founder of Hermes Enchanted Garden, for a raw and deeply honest conversation about leadership, boundaries, and the mindset shifts required to build a childcare business with both profit and peace. Neshanta share...

In this episode of the Profitable Preschool Podcast, Alexis Lewis, CPA, sits down with Kenyatta Colbert, founder of The Astounding Academy in Dunwoody, Georgia, for a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to build a sustainable childcare center. Kenyatta shares her journey from working in middle schools during COVID to opening her center in 2022—and the lessons she’s learned along...

What if your childcare business could be both profitable and deeply purposeful? In this episode of The Profitable Preschool Podcast, host Alexis Louis, CPA, sits down with Penny Payne, founder of 15th Avenue North Learning Academy, to unpack the mindset and systems behind her thriving Nashville childcare center. Penny’s story is the blueprint for what happens when compassion meets consistency. She...

What happens when passion hits a wall—and purpose has to carry the weight? Kansas City-based childcare center owner Essence Britton, founder of She Cares KC, went from long hours, mounting pressure, and financial setbacks to opening her second childcare center—and doing it her way. Essence doesn’t hold back in this episode. From 6 a.m. solo days to praying through burnout, she shares how faith, st...

She started with milk crates, secondhand toys, and a calling. Now, Tiffany Hall is the powerhouse owner of 3 thriving childcare centers, and she did it all without debt, investors, or burning out. In this episode of the Profitable Preschool Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to build a purpose-driven preschool empire from the ground up. You’ll hear: ✔️ How Tiffany laun...

If the word “tax” makes your stomach drop, this episode is for you. In Episode 3 of Profitable Preschool, we’re diving deep into practical, year-round tax strategies tailored specifically for affluent childcare center owners managing $500K–$2M in annual revenue. Whether you own one preschool or oversee multiple locations, this episode will help you ditch the panic and approach tax planning like a...

Are you running a full preschool or daycare center, but still not paying yourself consistently? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode of Profitable Preschool, we tackle one of the biggest questions childcare center owners ask: “Can I really afford to pay myself?” Spoiler alert: YES, you can—and you absolutely should. In this powerful conversation,Alexis Louis, your...

Your preschool is full. You’ve got a waitlist, your teachers are clocked in, parents sing your praises—and yet your personal paycheck doesn’t match all the hard work you're putting in. Sound familiar? In this powerful first episode of Profitable Preschool, Childcare CFO and business coach Alexis Louis uncovers the real reason so many successful-looking childcare centers are barely breaking even—an...

Welcome to Profitable Preschool – Your New Favorite Business Podcast for Childcare Center Owners! You’ve built a beautiful preschool. The classrooms are full, your team is showing up, and families love you—but your bank account doesn’t reflect your hard work. If you’re tired of being busy but still broke, Profitable Preschool is here to help you change the game. Hosted by Alexis Louis, a Childcare...