Providing high-quality childcare for parents and children

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Providing high-quality childcare for parents and children

FromThe Preschool Podcast

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Jun 21, 2022

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This week on The Preschool Podcast, we are excited to welcome Gigi Schweikert, CEO of Lightbridge Academy Gigi shares her tips on how to provide high-quality childcare at your center that will entice families to stay with you long term!

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Jun 21, 2022

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The Preschool Podcast, by HiMama, is a platform for learning from leaders in early childhood education. If you work in a child care or preschool setting, the podcast will provide you with practical advice and thought-leadership for all things early education.

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Recruiting and developing top talent: Preschool staff hiring and retention by The Preschool Podcast
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Partnerships with families and outdoor playscapes: Engaging families and communities in early childhood education by The Preschool Podcast
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The science behind early brain development: Brain development in preschoolers by The Preschool Podcast
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Having a vision for child care business success: Empowering your team for daycare business success by The Preschool Podcast
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Creating a culture of community in your preschool: Leadership in early childhood education by The Preschool Podcast
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Advocating for early childhood education: Passion of our future early education leaders by The Preschool Podcast
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Preschool technology and marketing trends: Preschool and childcare technology adoption by The Preschool Podcast
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Making time for passion-filled and high-payoff activities: What is your unique brilliance in daycare and early childhood education? by The Preschool Podcast
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Flexing your leadership muscle as a Preschool Teacher: Taking control of your education career and happiness by The Preschool Podcast
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Parent communication technology as a preschool marketing tool: Creating word of mouth marketing for your preschool or child care center by The Preschool Podcast
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Implementing a balanced approach to learning: School readiness from the early childhood educator’s perspective by The Preschool Podcast
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Reggio Emilia approach and pedagogical documentation: Using a Reggio Emilia approach and pedagogical documentation in your preschool by The Preschool Podcast
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Investing in affordable child care for all families: A conversation about accessible daycare and preschool programs by The Preschool Podcast
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Emergent curriculum and inquiry based practices: Inspiring children and teachers with emergent curriculum by The Preschool Podcast
39 min listen
Taking action to mobilize change for early childhood educators: How telling your personal story can make a difference by The Preschool Podcast
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Speaking out for preschool teachers: Gaining recognition for preschool teachers and students by The Preschool Podcast
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Inclusive preschool environments for LGBTQ families: Getting confident as an ECE with Rainbow Families by The Preschool Podcast
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Authentic core values in an organization: The impact of developing and upholding core values as a team by The Preschool Podcast
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Immigrant and refugee children in childcare: Dealing with culture shock in the classroom by The Preschool Podcast
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Role of regulatory bodies in early childhood education: The College of Early Childhood Educators in Ontario by The Preschool Podcast
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Learning the language of music: Meaningful exposure to pitch by The Preschool Podcast
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Science behind language development: Understanding the why and how of language development by The Preschool Podcast
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Developing relationships with children and their families: Building relationships with parents in a hyperconnected society by The Preschool Podcast
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Empowering preschool teachers with leadership opportunities: The Education Coordinator position at Childcare Network by The Preschool Podcast
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Applying Conscious Discipline for a positive impact within children: An approach that builds relationships while teaching by The Preschool Podcast
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Affecting change through leadership: Advocating for child care professionals through policy change by The Preschool Podcast
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Sharing your educational learnings online: Importance of continuous learning and the online community by The Preschool Podcast
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Making time for culture in your preschool: Culture in daycares and childcare programs by The Preschool Podcast
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Intentional teaching practices for emotional development: Creating a safe space for the social emotional development of children by The Preschool Podcast
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Social enterprise as an early years business model: How to build a sustainable social enterprise model for child care by The Preschool Podcast
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