Childcare Confidential
Welcome to Childcare Confidential, the podcast where the real stories of early childhood education come to life. Hosted by Jessica Hampton and Katy Denk— seasoned experts, speakers, trainers, coaches, and authors in the early childhood world — pull back the curtain on the day-to-day moments that only those in the field truly understand. From laugh-out-loud classroom mishaps to heartfelt cries for help, we share and discuss the true tales submitted by teachers, directors, aides, administrators, licensing consultants, professors, and everyone in between. No matter your job title, if you’ve worked in early childhood education, you’ve got a story worth telling—and we’re here to talk about it.
Childcare Confidential
Latest Episodes
Coach Like a World Cup Coach: What the Beautiful Game Teaches Us About Leading Childcare Teams
🎙️ Coach Like a World Cup Coach: What the Beautiful Game Teaches Us About Leading Childcare Teams ⚽🏆What do championship soccer coaches and exceptional childcare leaders have in common? More than you might think.In this episode,...
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What no one tells you about owning a Center
Owning a childcare center on your own can be one of the most rewarding—and one of the loneliest—journeys you'll ever take.In this solo episode, Jessica opens up about the realities of running a childcare center without a business partner...
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This Can't Be Normal: When Success Starts to Feel Like Survival
🎙️ This Can't Be Normal with Special Guest Chanie WilschanskiSome challenges in childcare have become so common that we've started to accept them as "just the way things are." But what if they shouldn't be?In this ep...
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Promoted Too Soon When Leadership Happens Before They’re Ready
🎙️ Promoted Too Soon: When Leadership Happens Before They’re ReadyWhat happens when someone is promoted into leadership before they have the skills, support, or experience to succeed?In this episode, Jessica dives into the chall...
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Unlearning: The Things We Had to Let Go to Grow
🎙️ Unlearning: The Things We Had to Let Go to GrowGrowth isn't always about learning something new—sometimes it's about unlearning the things that are holding us back.In this episode, Katy and Jessica have an honest conversation...
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