376: The Onboarding Mistake that Makes New Childcare Staff Quit Fast with Marie Young

Send us Fan MailWhy does Gen Z leave childcare, and what can leaders do differently to make them want to stay? Kate Woodward Young and Marie Young share an honest mother-daughter conversation about Gen Z staff retention, onboarding, leadership, communication, and workplace culture in early childhood education.From handling difficult conversations to matching teachers with their strengths and passions, they explore practical ways childcare directors, owners, and lead teachers can better support younger educators, build trust, and create teams where staff feel valued and want to grow. If you’re struggling with teacher turnover or retaining Gen Z employees, this episode offers a fresh perspective and actionable ideas.Contact Marie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-young-59a7161a9/Check out this episode's sponsor:  tryplayground.com/partnerships/childcareconversationsThanks 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!