Learn how to take charge of your child care program’s finances in this episode! Michael Blanco, CPA, multisite owner and founder of Radius Childcare Solutions, shares his expert tips on streamlining tuition collection, identifying financial red flags and creating a budget for your center.

To learn more about Michael and his work at Radius Childcare Solutions, visit www.radiuschildcaresolutions.com.

Looking to boost enrollment and stand out in a competitive market? Enrichment programs might be the game-changer your child care center needs.

Megan Bowling is the director of franchise development at Stretch-n-Grow, a well-known children’s fitness business with 125 locations around the world. In this episode, she shares how child care centers can benefit from offering enrichment programs and how to market them to parents! She describes how these programs benefit children's physical and cognitive development, support teacher retention through much-needed breaks and create compelling differentiators that attract modern families.

Megan also shares practical strategies for selecting the right enrichment partners, marketing these programs effectively to current and prospective families as well as avoiding common implementation pitfalls.

Whether you're considering your first enrichment program or looking to expand your offerings, this conversation provides insights to help you make informed decisions that benefit children, teachers and your bottom line.

In this episode, you’ll learn the following (with timing outlined below so you can fast-forward to the parts that most interest you!):

• (04:11) Physical, cognitive and social benefits for children
• (10:32) How enrichment programs support staff retention and well-being
• (17:05) Marketing strategies to attract and retain families
• (22:40) Choosing the right enrichment partner for your center's culture
• (28:15] Common mistakes to avoid when implementing new programs
• (33:50) How to position your center as the top choice for parents seeking comprehensive early learning experiences

To learn more about Megan and the work that her company does, visit www.stretch-n-grow.com.

Ready to build a culture of well-being in your early childhood program?

In this episode of the Child Care Business Podcast, we sit down with Wendy Turcotte and Dani Svantner, the dynamic duo known as The Play Coaches who have become leaders in implementing social-emotional learning from infancy.

They share why SEL should be the foundation of your curriculum — not just an add-on — and how this approach transforms classroom management and enhances child development.

In this episode, you’ll learn the following (with timing outlined below so you can fast-forward to the parts that most interest you!):

• (05:48) What social-emotional learning is and why it's the foundation for all other learning
• (06:55) Why it should start in infancy, not just in preschool or kindergarten.
• (12:35) Common myths about social-emotional learning, including the misconception that it excuses bad behavior
• (14:15) The role of a "calm corner" and how to use it for regulation, not punishment
• (16:10) Why educators must model emotional intelligence and do the personal work to teach it effectively
• (19:10) Practical tips to start incorporating social-emotional learning into your daily routines, such as during transitions
• (25:13) How to communicate the value of play-based learning and social-emotional learning to parents to ensure everyone is on the same team
• (29:45) The first step for directors who want to build a culture of well-being: start with yourself

Connect with Wendy and Dani through their website www.theplaycoaches.org and follow them on Instagram and Facebook!