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You’re in for a treat with this episode of Child Care Conversations! Kate and Carrie sit down with Judy Prine, President-Elect of SECA, for a warm, insightful chat about the Southern Early Childhood Association. Judy shares SECA’s rich history, the perks of membership (think: newsletters, book reviews, and lively Zoom meetups), and gives the scoop on upcoming conferences—boots and line dancing included!

If you’re passionate about early childhood education, you’ll find plenty of inspiration, resources, and friendly encouragement to connect with fellow educators and grow together.

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In this episode of Child Care Conversations, you’ll meet Rachel Supalla, a seasoned early childhood leader who grew from preschool teacher to managing 11 childcare centers! She shares her journey, the ups and downs of scaling a business, and how “playful leadership” keeps her team connected, even across states and during COVID-19. Rachel also dives into choosing the right management software and her collaborative approach to change.

Plus, she introduces her book, The Playful Leader’s Toolkit, packed with practical tips for directors. If you love real talk and resourceful advice, this one’s for you!

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In this episode, Kate and Carrie cozy up to chat about the real challenges of leading a childcare center, especially when directors have way too many direct reports. They share smart strategies for building a leadership team, like dividing roles by shift or specialty, and stress the magic number of 5–7 direct reports for sanity’s sake.

You’ll pick up tips on using part-time or virtual help, rewarding leaders, and making tech your friend. If you’re craving practical advice and a little encouragement, this episode is a must-listen!

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• Want to learn more? Check out our book; "From Overwhelmed to I Got This: Guaranteed Success Route to Directing Your Childcare Center" 📖
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• Want to be a guest on our podcast? Go to our website to learn more.
• Are you looking for director training in Texas? Check out our Texas Director Website for our training and additional resources!