iCare Software
Episodes
35 episodes
Series 1: Business Strategy & Growth | Episode 2: Early Drop-Off & Late Pickup Billing--Recovering Revenue You're Already Earning
Most childcare programs are giving away thousands of dollars a year in care they never bill for — a few minutes here, a few minutes there, that quietly add up across every family, every week. In this episode, a former center owner breaks down w...
Series 4: AI, Technology, & Innovation | Episode 1: AI in Child Development--A Powerful Assistant, Not a Substitute for Professional Judgment
Is AI Actually Useful for Child Care Directors? (Spoiler: Yes)Bring up Artificial Intelligence around a group of child care directors, and you’ll usually get a few eye rolls, some genuine skepticism, and a lot of overwhelmed sighs. Betwe...
Series 3: Child Development & Educational Excellence | Episode 1: Getting More Out of Afterschool Programs--Moving From Care to Enrichment
Afterschool programs carry a reputation problem. Parents, school boards, and even staff often see them as supervised time between the school day and dinner. In this episode, a 30-year early childhood expert and former childcare center owner bre...
Series 2: Operations, Compliance, and Finance | Episode 1: Getting Through Licensing Inspections with Confidence
Picture this: It’s 9:15 on a Tuesday morning. You have a room full of toddlers finishing snack, a new hire on her second week, and the front door buzzer goes off. You look up—and there she is. Your licensing inspector. Unannounced. Clipboard in...
Series 1: Business Strategy & Growth | Episode 1: Crafting Flexible Programs
Are you turning away families because your childcare center only offers full-time enrollment? In this episode, veteran childcare business consultant Susan discusses how adding flexible schedules—like hybrid weeks or drop-in options—can open the...
Welcome to Raising Amazing Leaders by iCare Software
In this trailer, Susan Gibbs introduces the purpose behind the podcast and what listeners can expect in future episodes. Drawing on decades of experience as a childcare center owner and leader, Susan shares practical leadership insig...
Creating Programs That Support Every Child's Development
In this webinar we explore how curriculum, lesson planning, and assessment practices are evolving across childcare, after-school, tutoring, and specialized support programs to better meet the needs of every child. This session featu...
Building a Program People Want to Stay In
Keeping great educators is one of the biggest challenges childcare programs face today. Even when staff love working with children, burnout, lack of support, and operational stress can push them out the door. In this session, we sh...
The Summer Pivot: How to manage attendance, staffing, and family communication without the usual chaos
Summer brings new energy, new families, and new opportunities to strengthen your program.In this webinar Susan shares practical ways to build stronger summer operations, create engaging experiences for children, and support your team thr...
Audit-Ready Every Day: How Top Programs Stay Calm When Inspectors Call
We’ll walk through what inspectors typically verify during visits, the most common documentation gaps that programs experience, and the leadership and operational practices that help programs stay prepared. We’ll also share practical strategies...
Cash Flow Is Not Revenue – Why profitable childcare programs can still feel financial pressure.
Running a solid childcare program does not mean no money stress. Healthy numbers do not always match real-time needs. Leaders in early care centers and late-childhood programs often miss how income differs from actual funds available. Early war...
Mastering Calm: 10 Key Strategies for De-Escalating Dysregulated Students
In this session presented by Pam McNall, she focuses on equipping educators with practical, trauma-informed approaches to manage students who are experiencing emotional trauma. Emotional trauma in students can manifest in various ways, often le...
Childcare Tax Q&A with Daycare Accounting Pro
An ever-changing financial landscape means childcare providers need to understand tax laws and regulations. Get an insider's look at the complex world of taxes for childcare providers by joining us for this informative webinar. During this tax ...
Streamline Childcare Management for a More Productive Year
The new year brings an energy to do better, including at work! Taking care of kids comes with a lot of responsibilities, but they don't have to wear you down. Start the new year fresh and feel excited about 2024. In this pod...
Mastering Staff Hiring and Retention in Childcare Centers
In the dynamic world of childcare centers, the biggest challenge faced by 67.37% of providers is hiring and retaining skilled and passionate staff. Staffing issues can lead to decreased quality of care, frustrated parents, and increased operati...
Creating the Best Childcare Program for your Childcare Center
Are you ready to elevate your childcare center to new heights of excellence? Listen this podcast presented by Cynthia Parker as she delves into a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge features designed to enhance efficiency and communication within ...
Tax Savings Strategies for Daycare Centers
Running a daycare center can be a rewarding endeavor, but managing the financial aspects of your business can sometimes be overwhelming. One key area that daycare owners often overlook is tax planning and savings. With the right strategies in p...
Maximizing Your Marketing Efforts - Strategies for Promoting Your Childcare Center
Listen to this podcast with Joni Levine of Child Care Lounge, where you will learn how to create a compelling mission statement and possible tagline for your childcare program that accurately reflects your unique approach to childcare. She also...
Empowering Children's Development
Children develop at their own pace. However, when children's development or behavior appears to be outside of the normal range of development it can be difficult to determine what to do next to ensure that the child is provided the most appropr...
Playful Ways to Engage Kids and Toddlers Using Balls
Did you know that a single ball is all it takes to support a lot of learning opportunities for young children? In this podcast, presented by Cynthia Parker, (M.Ed.) from Nion Early Education she discusses:• How balls suppor...
Are you ready for Tax Day?
In this podcast by David Encarnacion from Daycare Accounting Pro, he shares information and tips on how to organize your childcare business and personal tax records — and why it makes preparing a complete and accurate tax return easier. He also...
Caring for yourself as a Childcare Provider
You're a childcare provider, which means you run your own business. You understand the importance of taking care of yourself to avoid burnout. Caring for children is hard work and takes a lot, but because it's such important work you don't want...
Building an Effective Insurance Program for Schools & Child Care Facilities
Developing an effective insurance program for your childcare facility involves coverage that protects your business against the many risks faced in this industry.In this podcast with Andrew Massie from Plastridge Insurance, he shar...
Simple Tax Strategies That Will Lower Your Tax Liability
The tax season is almost upon us, and this time is always quite stressful for everyone. Daycare owners face several unique challenges that are unlike those most other small businesses face. However, there are ways to lower your tax burden, and ...
