In this episode of Childcare Challenges, host Tashieanna O'Connor sits down with Nilda Aponte, a leader in supporting family child care providers, to discuss the critical role of training and accreditation in early childhood education.

Many family caregivers face barriers to accessing professional development—whether due to cost, time, or a lack of awareness about its importance. Nilda sheds light on how All Our Kin helps providers navigate these challenges, offering guidance on finding quality training, the benefits of accreditation, and how further education elevates both caregivers and the children they serve.

They also explore why some in the field may undervalue continued learning—and how shifting that mindset can lead to stronger businesses, better outcomes for working parents, and a brighter future for kids.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on transforming child care through education, support, and advocacy!

Fin Nilda and All Our Kin here:

nilda@allourkin.org

https://allourkin.org/

(203) 909 9151

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In this heartfelt episode of Childcare Challenges: Dilemmas in Daycare, host Tashieanna O’Connor explores the intersection of immigration and childcare. Why do families leave their home countries to come to America? What challenges do they face in navigating society while building a new life? And why are immigrant families such a vital part of the fabric of our communities?

This episode also includes a call to action: How can we better support immigrant families in accessing affordable, quality childcare? Tashieanna discusses practical steps communities can take, from policy changes to grassroots initiatives, to ensure no family is left behind.

Tune in for an inspiring episode that celebrates the strength of immigrant families and challenges us to build a more inclusive future for all.

Childcare Challenges: Dilemmas in Daycare—because every family deserves a fair chance to thrive.

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In this episode Tashieanna O’Connor is joined by Brigette Brantley, an educator from The Bronx and an activist from Da People’s Academy.

Listen in on this inspiring conversation as Bri talks about her activism at the George Floyd protests and her experiences going viral from an interview with the local news.

Bri used the visibility from going viral to help her fund raise and use it as a springboard for fundraising for the community and activism.

But she’s also a beloved history teacher who uses modern ideas to give context to history and help her students to see the truth of the world and explain how things are. And she offers clear and empathetic insights on politics, immigration and community.

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