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In this episode of Childcare Conversations, you'll meet Whitney McCrory, a true childcare legacy carrier from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her mom launched the business back in 1982, and Whitney took the reins in 2018, running three nationally accredited five-star centers. She gets real about surviving COVID, navigating brutal state budget cuts, and fighting for quality care in a heavily regulated environment.

Plus, she shares some genuinely memorable stories along the way. Her biggest staff retention secret? Simply showing up. Learn more about her journey in this episode

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In this episode of Childcare Conversations, you'll meet Barbara Tedrow from New Mexico, a childcare owner turned powerhouse advocate. Barbara shares how New Mexico built a truly universal childcare system, funded by an oil and gas trust fund that has grown to a whopping $11 billion! She also breaks down how the state created its own Early Childhood Department at the cabinet level, giving childcare a real seat at the table.

Plus, she shares some genuinely sweet staff appreciation ideas. This one is packed with inspiration, listen now!

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In this episode of Childcare Conversation, Kate and Carrie sit down with the amazing Dr. Mia Young, a 27-year education veteran who went from public school principal to childcare entrepreneur! Dr. Young breaks down the real financial journey of opening and expanding child care centers, including navigating SBA loans, building banking relationships, and what it actually costs to build a $57 million facility. She also drops gems about assembling an advisory board, using free SCORE and SBDC resources, and showing your staff genuine appreciation year-round. Grab a notebook, this one's packed!

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