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Building Trust, Boosting Enrollment: Marketing Tips for Early Childhood Programs

Mar 26, 2025

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4 min read

Building Trust, Boosting Enrollment: Marketing Tips for Early Childhood Programs

As a childcare leader you should increase your tour pipeline by...

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Low Staff Morale Got You Down?

Feb 12, 2024

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3 min read

Low Staff Morale Got You Down?

Let's boost Employee Morale as a child care director and leader

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Employee Appreciation Year-Round

Apr 24, 2024

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4 min read

Employee Appreciation Year-Round

Planning for non-stop employee appreciation starting now...

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Empower Employees with Problem-Solving Skills

Sep 11, 2024

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4 min read

Empower Employees with Problem-Solving Skills

Unlock Productivity and Efficiency by Encouraging Independent Thinking

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Facing Challenges with Teacher Retention?

Jan 15, 2025

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5 min read

Facing Challenges with Teacher Retention?

Help teachers reconnect with their challenges with teacher retention? Help teacher reconnect with their why.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Defining Roles and Responsibilities

Jun 26, 2024

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3 min read

Defining Roles and Responsibilities

Roles within Childcare Programs and Daycares

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka

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ECE Leadership Lessons from the Podium

Feb 25, 2026

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6 min read

ECE Leadership Lessons from the Podium

What Winning, Losing, and Leading Teach Us

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Celebrating Wins and Recognizing Effort in Our Early Childhood Centers

Feb 18, 2026

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6 min read

Celebrating Wins and Recognizing Effort in Our Early Childhood Centers

Catch Them Shining: How Recognition Fuels Growth and Retention

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Acts of Kindness and Building a Caring Culture

Feb 11, 2026

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Acts of Kindness and Building a Caring Culture

Small Gestures, Big Impact: How Intentional Acts of Kindness Strengthen Your Team and Center Culture

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Leading your Early Childhood Program like an Olympian

Feb 4, 2026

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5 min read

Leading your Early Childhood Program like an Olympian

Teamwork in Action: Building a Winning Early Childhood Team

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
The Enrollment Journey: Creating a Clear Path for Prospective Families

Jan 28, 2026

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8 min read

The Enrollment Journey: Creating a Clear Path for Prospective Families

Creating a Clear, Confident, and Consistent Enrollment Process

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Filling the Funnel: Where Enrollment Leads Really Come From

Jan 21, 2026

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7 min read

Filling the Funnel: Where Enrollment Leads Really Come From

Building Visibility, Trust, and Community Before Families Ever Call

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Securing Enrollment: The Power of the Tour Experience

Jan 14, 2026

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5 min read

Securing Enrollment: The Power of the Tour Experience

How to Showcase Your Program’s Values and Build Trust From the First Visit

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
8 Strategies to Start 2026 Positively as You Lead Your Early Childhood Program

Jan 7, 2026

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6 min read

8 Strategies to Start 2026 Positively as You Lead Your Early Childhood Program

Supporting Staff, Engaging Children, and Strengthening Enrollment

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Operational Excellence & Sustainable Leadership for 2026

Dec 31, 2025

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6 min read

Operational Excellence & Sustainable Leadership for 2026

Tightening Systems, Strengthening Accountability, and Setting Non-Negotiables for Day 1 of 2026

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
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