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In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat with Beth Heyer, founder of Babysitting Connection — and honestly, it's such a fun conversation! Beth shares how she turned her own struggle to find reliable babysitters in Austin into a thriving membership-based agency that vets and matches sitters with families. For childcare directors, this is worth a listen; it could mean a flexible substitute staffing solution, an enrollment funnel, AND extra revenue. Beth also touches on empowering women to launch their own agencies. Her biggest takeaway? You simply can't please everyone. So stop trying!

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www.bethheyer.com

www.babysittingconnection.com

www.petsittingconnection.com

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In this episode, Kate Woodward Young and Jason Lody have a really eye-opening conversation about leadership stability in early childhood education. Kate shares her impressive journey from family home provider to business coach, then dives into findings from a survey of 620 programs across 30 states. Spoiler alert - the results are concerning! Over half of programs feel they're one crisis away from closing, and accountability gaps are widespread. They also explore a cool new tool called Center IQ that helps directors make smarter financial decisions before problems arise. Really valuable stuff!

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In this episode, Kate, Carrie, and guest expert Alisha Kriege dig into the world of outdoor play spaces, and it's such a good one! They tackle the big question: do you really need an expensive playscape? Spoiler: probably not! From repurposing tree stumps to creating "tiny towns" with donated playhouses, they share budget-friendly, creative ideas that work for real programs. Alisha brings her outdoor learning expertise, including how musical instruments support brain development. Whether you're starting from scratch or refreshing an existing space, this episode is packed with practical inspiration!

Learn more and connect with Alisha here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisha-kriege-51bb9a4b/

www.freenotesharmonypark.com

www.northstarschoolsupply.com

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