Where Early Childhood Leaders Have the Conversations That Actually Matter

Childcare Conversations brings together owners, directors, and industry voices through our podcast, newsletter, leadership events, books and shared resources like the Leadership Events Field Guide.

Welcome to Childcare Conversations

Real Talk for Childcare Leaders

Shaping the future of childcare — one conversation at a time.

Hosted by Kate & Carrie — with over 10,000 programs served nationwide — this is the go-to podcast for directors and owners who want actionable advice, practical strategies, and real growth.

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More Than a Podcast.

It’s a Platform.

Childcare Conversations is a media and leadership platform built for early childhood professionals who are tired of surface level advice.

We bring together directors, owners, authors, partners, and industry voices for honest conversations about leadership, business, and the realities of running early learning programs.

Childcare Conversations Podcast

With more than 300 conversations with childcare owners, directors, and industry leaders, Childcare Conversations explores the realities of running early learning programs.

Annual Training Membership

Stay compliant and enhance your leadership skills with our membership program, providing 40 clock hours of director-specific training annually.

Field Guide

A curated guide helping childcare leaders navigate the conferences, gatherings and conversations shaping early learning leadership.

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Meet Your Hosts

Kate Woodward Young and Carrie Casey are long time early childhood leaders, authors, and business owners who understand the realities of this work because they’ve lived them.

As hosts of Childcare Conversations, they create space for honest dialogue, shared learning, and forward-thinking leadership.