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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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5 min read

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
Strengthening Enrollment, Family Engagement, and Community Trust

Dec 24, 2025

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8 min read

Strengthening Enrollment, Family Engagement, and Community Trust

Daily Leadership Actions to Build Connections and Reputation

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Strengthening Your Team for 2026

Dec 17, 2025

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7 min read

Strengthening Your Team for 2026

Recruiting, Retaining & Inspiring a High-Performing Early Childhood Teachers

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
From Reflection to Action: Turning Insights into Your 2026 Vision

Dec 10, 2025

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6 min read

From Reflection to Action: Turning Insights into Your 2026 Vision

How to translate lessons from 2025 into a clear, actionable program vision.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Kicking Off 2026 With a Bang: What Early Childhood Leaders Should Be Thinking About Now

Dec 3, 2025

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6 min read

Kicking Off 2026 With a Bang: What Early Childhood Leaders Should Be Thinking About Now

Time to pause, reflect, and reset your leadership

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
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