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
Boundaries Boundaries Boundaries
🎙️ Boundaries in ChildcareJessica and Katy dive into the importance of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries in childcare. From parent communication and staff relationships to work-life balance and professional expectat...
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When Your Best Employee Becomes Your Biggest Problem
In this episode, Jessica and Katy dive into one of the toughest situations leaders can face—when a top-performing employee starts creating challenges within the workplace. From attitude changes and boundary issues to leadership struggles and te...
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The Day Licensing Walked In and Everything Went Wrong
In this episode, Katy and Jessica walk through a stressful and all-too-relatable moment—a licensing visit where everything seemed to go wrong at once. From unexpected challenges to high-pressure decisions, they share what happened behind the sc...
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Staff vs. Parents: The Blow Up That Split the Center
🎙️ In this episode, Jessica and Katy walk through a messy parent confrontation that many childcare professionals can relate to. They unpack what led up to the situation, how it unfolded, and the impact it had on everyone involved.Throug...
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The Childcare Truth Nobody Wants to Say Out Loud
In this episode, Jessica tackles the hard truths about the childcare industry—the challenges, the misconceptions, and the realities that often go unspoken. This honest conversation sheds light on what providers, families, and leaders need to he...
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