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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
Creating Gratitude as a Program Ritual

Nov 26, 2025

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5 min read

Creating Gratitude as a Program Ritual

Cultivating Appreciation that Lasts Year-Round

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Engaging Families in Gratitude

Nov 19, 2025

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5 min read

Engaging Families in Gratitude

How Families and Schools Can Foster Thankfulness Together

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Growing a Culture of Gratitude

Nov 5, 2025

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6 min read

Growing a Culture of Gratitude

Starting with us; How leaders can model and inspire gratitude everyday...

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Not a Trick, Not a Treat; Finding Our “Why” Again as Leaders

Oct 29, 2025

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7 min read

Not a Trick, Not a Treat; Finding Our “Why” Again as Leaders

Leaders need to take time to fill their cups, too.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Wellness in the Weary Season: Keeping Our Classrooms Healthy, Clean, and Calm

Oct 22, 2025

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5 min read

Wellness in the Weary Season: Keeping Our Classrooms Healthy, Clean, and Calm

Small Steps That Make a Big Difference this Sick Season

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Confident Leadership in the Chaos: Why You and Your Role Matter

Oct 15, 2025

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5 min read

Confident Leadership in the Chaos: Why You and Your Role Matter

You’re Not Alone: Leadership in the Trenches

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
The Power of Procedure: A Blueprint for a Leader's Success in an Early Childhood Program

Oct 1, 2025

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5 min read

The Power of Procedure: A Blueprint for a Leader's Success in an Early Childhood Program

Top 5 Must-Have Procedures for Every Early Childhood Program

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Use Time Wisely, Less Stress, More Success

Sep 24, 2025

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5 min read

Use Time Wisely, Less Stress, More Success

Helping Teachers Work Smarter, Not Longer

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Back to Basics: Meeting Licensing Requirements with Confidence

Sep 17, 2025

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4 min read

Back to Basics: Meeting Licensing Requirements with Confidence

Build a Culture of Compliance, Not Panic!

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Struggling with Low Enrollment? Here’s What to Evaluate and Action Steps

Sep 10, 2025

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4 min read

Struggling with Low Enrollment? Here’s What to Evaluate and Action Steps

Let’s Talk About Your Enrollment Funnel...

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
The Power of Leaders Building Stronger Foundations: Why Family Partnerships Matter in Early Childhood Education

Sep 3, 2025

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6 min read

The Power of Leaders Building Stronger Foundations: Why Family Partnerships Matter in Early Childhood Education

Setting the Tone: How Leaders Shape a Culture of Partnership with...

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Drop-Off Without Drama: Your Role in Making Mornings Peaceful and Predictable

Aug 27, 2025

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5 min read

Drop-Off Without Drama: Your Role in Making Mornings Peaceful and Predictable

Creating Calm, Confident Goodbyes for Children and Families

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
It Starts with Our Leadership: Making First Impressions That Stick

Aug 20, 2025

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6 min read

It Starts with Our Leadership: Making First Impressions That Stick

Creating lasting first-day impressions that ...

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
From Splash Pads to Circle Time: Resetting for the New School Year

Aug 13, 2025

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4 min read

From Splash Pads to Circle Time: Resetting for the New School Year

Start the school year strong with these tips to help your team refocus and reconnect..

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Beyond the Walkthrough: Transformative Coaching to Strengthen Your Program

Aug 6, 2025

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5 min read

Beyond the Walkthrough: Transformative Coaching to Strengthen Your Program

Early Childhood Leaders Go Beyond Observations to Empower Growth Through Coaching and Mentoring

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
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