The Biggest Challenges in Childcare (And How to Fix Them)

Running a childcare center isn’t easy. From staffing shortages to parent communication, burnout is real. In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, we dive into the biggest challenges facing early childhood leaders in 2026 and how technology can help simplify operations, improve communication, and support your team.➡️ Get a 14-day free trial to Famly here: https://bit.ly/AndyRoszakJoin host Andy Roszak with guests Meghan Cornwell and Harrison Brazier from Famly as they break down:✔️ How to reduce childcare director burnout✔️ Strategies for improving staff retention and engagement✔️ The role of childcare management software in daily operations✔️ How to strengthen parent communication and trust✔️ Why many childcare leaders feel isolated — and what to do about it✔️ How AI and automation are shaping the future of early childhood educationWhether you’re a childcare director, preschool owner, teacher, or early education leader, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you run a stronger, more sustainable program.🔔 Subscribe for more early childhood leadership tips, childcare business strategies, and ECE insights!➡️ Get a 14-day free trial to Famly here: https://bit.ly/AndyRoszak#childcare #earlychildhoodeducation #preschoolleadership #daycaremanagement #eceleadership----------------------------Early Childhood Chats is hosted by Andrew Roszak - JD, MPA, EMT-PExecutive Director at the Institute for Childhood Preparedness. The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is proud to use its decades of experience to offer comprehensive and expert disaster and emergency preparedness trainings live in-person, via webinar, and on-demand online. // Visit: https://www.childhoodpreparedness.org/ to find out more // Schedule your training today https://www.childhoodpreparedness.org/trainingFOLLOW UShttps://www.instagram.com/childhoodpreparedness/ https://www.facebook.com/ChildPreparedhttps://twitter.com/ChildPreparedhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-childhood-preparedness© Institute for Childhood Preparedness 2025 all rights reserved