EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 17 MIN
335: Walk, Notice, Appreciate: The Secret to a Happy Childcare Team
from ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie · host Carrie Casey and Kate Woodward Young
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie dive into making staff appreciation a daily leadership habit. Inspired by the concept of "management by walking around," Carrie shares how doing quick, intentional classroom walk-throughs twice a day helps leaders truly see their staff in action. From jotting notes on paper to sending a quick video message saying "I saw what you did, and it was amazing!", the focus is on timely, specific praise. Even small gestures matter more than you'd think. Consistency is the real secret here!Thanks for Listening 🎧Want to learn more? Check out our book; "From Overwhelmed to I Got This: Guaranteed Success Route to Directing Your Childcare Center" 📖Join our Facebook Group for Childcare professionals!Join our Podcast Newsletter!Want to be a guest on our podcast? Go to our website to learn more.Are you looking for director training in Texas? Check out our Texas Director Website for our training and additional resources!
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie dive into making staff appreciation a daily leadership habit. Inspired by the concept of "management by walking around," Carrie shares how doing quick, intentional classroom walk-throughs twice a day helps leaders truly see their staff in action. From jotting notes on paper to sending a quick video message saying "I saw what you did, and it was amazing!", the focus is on timely, specific praise. Even small ge...
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