The shocking truth about childcare business longevity will make you rethink your entire approach to ownership. Did you know that a mere 9% of childcare programs survive beyond the 10-year mark? Even more alarming, 41% close before completing their first year, and a staggering 80% shutter before hitting the two-year milestone. These statistics represent real businesses, real dreams, and real investments that vanished—leaving their owners with nothing to show for years of hard work. What separates...
Apr 08, 2025•21 min
Running a successful childcare business requires more than just a passion for children—it demands business acumen, adaptability, and sometimes making tough decisions. Cindy Lenhoff, Director of the National Child Care Association, brings four decades of industry expertise to this eye-opening conversation about navigating economic cycles in the childcare sector. Drawing from her journey from accidental preschool teacher to vice president of the second-largest childcare company in America, Cindy s...
Apr 07, 2025•37 min
This episode explores strategies for childcare center owners to enhance enrollment, improve quality, and withstand economic fluctuations. Evelyn shares insights on educating families about the value of quality childcare and emphasizes the need for intentional practices in management and marketing. • Importance of intentionality in childcare management • Strategies for overcoming enrollment obstacles • Competing effectively against corporate childcare centers • Marketing as an educational tool fo...
Feb 01, 2025•35 min
Are you ready to transform your childcare business into a resilient asset that thrives even in economic storms? Join me, Evelyn Knight, as I share insights from my 17-year journey navigating the ever-evolving landscape of childcare. Learn how to tackle the economic challenges of 2024 brought on by subsidy changes and financial setbacks, drawing inspiration from Southwest Airlines' innovative problem-solving ethos. I reveal strategies for diversifying income without burdening parents, ensuring yo...
Jan 22, 2025•20 min
Ever felt the weight of the world on your shoulders, even when everything seems to be going well? That's exactly where I found myself this year, navigating the intertwined exhilaration and daunting moments of 2024. Join me on this emotional journey as I unveil the strategies I've developed to transform negative thoughts into positive ones, using tools like gratitude and praise journals to realign my perspective. I promise you'll uncover tools to help you sift through chaos and unearth beauty and...
Jan 21, 2025•14 min
In this episode of The Child Care Business Coach Podcast, Evelyn Knight takes a candid look at the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. She reflects on the weight of responsibility, the struggle for balance, and the fulfillment of living a life of purpose. Drawing from her own journey, Evelyn shares the importance of perseverance, mental fortitude, and staying true to your calling, even when the challenges seem insurmountable. Whether you're a seasoned daycare business owner or just starting in t...
Jan 07, 2025•21 min
In this episode of The Child Care Business Coach , we’re diving into one of the most challenging aspects of leading a daycare or child care center: the stress and heartache of losing trusted staff members. Staff turnover in the child care industry can be particularly painful, leaving leaders to manage the emotional toll while also dealing with practical setbacks, from disrupted routines to strained relationships with families. This episode is for child care center directors, owners, and leaders ...
Nov 07, 2024•27 min
Feeling drained even after a full night’s sleep? Join me, Evelyn Knight, as I unravel the mysteries of mental fatigue and its sneaky ways of creeping into our lives. From the frustration of irritability to the rollercoaster of eating habits and insomnia, mental fatigue can mask itself well, but it's crucial to recognize its signs. I share my personal journey preparing for the NACI conference in Anaheim, where I confronted these challenges head-on. Together, we'll explore the underestimated impac...
Nov 04, 2024•18 min
As child care leaders, we dedicate so much time to improving our leadership skills, yet many of us still face burnout. Often, we overlook the importance of caring for our whole self—both mind and body. In this episode, I’m joined by Maraya Brown, a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Entrepreneur, to explore this critical topic. Maraya specializes in helping high-performing individuals, like child care owners and leaders, who focus on mental performance but neglect their physical health. She of...
Sep 25, 2024•28 min
I am grateful to have my flight delayed a day. yes, I said it. I am also grateful for the impact I get to have and for the collaborations and people who have helped me along the way.
Aug 22, 2024•12 min
it can be hard for us to determine when we are being taken advantage of and when we need to give grace. Grace in leadership is a very important trait. Join me as we talk about how to distinguish grace from allowing people to take advantage of you.
Aug 15, 2024•20 min
Do you admire people and think about how lucky they are? Do you wish you could accomplish more? It takes work!
Aug 13, 2024•15 min
As a child care leader, I often wonder how my son’s life will be affected by being raised in a childcare center with a child care mom. Daniela Andrew’s and Sasha Reiss, co-founders Playground, the childcare management software company talk about Daniel and his brother’s experience being raised by a mom who owned child care centers.
Aug 08, 2024•22 min
I am on a mission to level up ECE. We are an industry that can stop the chaos and have order if we start working on a few things now.
Aug 06, 2024•27 min
How many of you ask that question? Do I deserve what I have earned? Join me today as we tackle imposter syndrome.
Aug 01, 2024•18 min
Did you know that you can measure your future success by the people you spend the most time with? Don’t miss out on all the fun at The Child Care Business Summit!
Jul 30, 2024•15 min
Today, Scott Wayman joins us with the future of ECE. In this episode we discuss an array of topics such as private childcare entrepreneurship, the future of childcare and incorporating AI into your programs.
Jul 25, 2024•16 min
I recently was told that my summit is the only child care business conference where children were discussed. This shocked me! How can we run child centered businesses if the children are not the center. We must lead our companies with purpose.
Jul 23, 2024•19 min
Welcome to a life changing episode of "The Child Care Business Coach," where we dive into the impact of the people around us on our professional and personal lives. Join us as we explore the essential truth that our life’s results are the culmination of who we spend our time with. Discover strategies to foster valuable relationships that can catapult your child care business to new heights. In this episode, we also highlight the critical importance of participating in industry events. Learn how ...
Jun 17, 2024•15 min•Ep. 109
I sometimes feel out of place in the world of child care. I am a visionary, always seeking growth opportunities. I don't buy into much of the negativity and blame that my industry tends to get caught up in, and I thrive on prosperity! I've discovered I am not alone! I am aligning myself with people who have a growth mentality and are focused on solutions, not problems. I want to surround myself with individuals who aren't just business owners but are true Entrepreneurs. So, I am launching a new ...
Apr 08, 2024•22 min
The Child Care industry is already in crisis and insurance is only making it worse. This subject is not talked about nearly enough, but is very important. Join Samantha and I as we discuss state of the industry and liability insurance for child care programs. Get important tips to learn how we can be proactive and keep our daycare businesses running. For more information and to connect with us, find us here on the web: https://linktr.ee/evelynknight Child Care Business Professionals Find me on s...
Feb 13, 2024•27 min•Ep. 107
It's time. It's time for the true leaders in ECE to start standing up. Our industry needs a revolution. Either we can lead it, or we will just let things happen to us. Join me as I discuss how we are going to save private child care in the United States.
Feb 12, 2024•28 min
In this enlightening episode, we delve deep into the heart of what it truly means to be successful in the competitive realm of child care business ownership. Success isn't just a destination; it's a journey filled with unexpected challenges and sacrifices. But do we really recognize success when it arrives, or does it come disguised in ways we never anticipated? Join us as we explore the often overlooked aspects of achieving success in the child care industry, including the personal and professi...
Feb 09, 2024•17 min
For more information and to connect with us, find us here on the web: https://linktr.ee/evelynknight Child Care Business Professionals Find me on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/childcarebusinesscoach Instagram: Instagram #childcarebusinesscoach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxQYj5kLhBFtI0NTly3m77Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-knight...
Feb 05, 2024•25 min
The Child Care industry is already in crisis and insurance is only making it worse. This subject is not talked about nearly enough, but is very important. Join Samantha and I as we discuss state of the industry and liability insurance for child care programs. Get important tips to learn how we can be proactive and keep our daycare businesses running. Download Samantha's insurance narrative here: https://www.comployhr.com/child-care-... For more information and to connect with us, find us here on...
Jan 04, 2024•18 min
The Child Care industry is already in crisis and insurance is only making it worse. This subject is not talked about nearly enough, but is very important. Join Samantha and I as we discuss state of the industry and liability insurance for child care programs. Get important tips to learn how we can be proactive and keep our daycare businesses running. Download Samantha's insurance narrative here: https://www.comployhr.com/child-care-... For more information and to connect with us, find us here on...
Jan 01, 2024•31 min•Ep. 103
Overwhelm and burnout are not new issues that people deal with. Join Craig and I as we talk about using ancient methods in the modern world in to find success in navigating overwhelm. Become a better leader using alternative methods. Craig Cooke is a successful entrepreneur who had the foresight to start a digital first company long before digital first, digital transformation, and other buzzwords of today were created. Craig stayed with the company for just over 3 years, completing a 26-year ma...
Dec 15, 2023•34 min•Ep. 103
I love the holidays! You can call me the female version of Elf. It hasn't always been this way. Let's talk about my journey to releasing holiday burnout. For more information and to connect with us, find us here on the web: https://linktr.ee/evelynknight Child Care Business Professionals Find me on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/childcarebusinesscoach Instagram: Instagram #childcarebusinesscoach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxQYj5kLhBFtI0NTly3m77Q LinkedIn: ...
Dec 11, 2023•24 min•Ep. 102
How are your teachers doing? Do they struggle with behavior issues? Join Prena and I as we discuss helping your teachers in the classroom. For more information and to connect with us, find us here on the web: https://linktr.ee/evelynknight Child Care Business Professionals Find me on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/childcarebusinesscoach Instagram: Instagram #childcarebusinesscoach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxQYj5kLhBFtI0NTly3m77Q LinkedIn: https://www.lin...
Nov 29, 2023•23 min
I sat in a hospital room wondering how I was going to do it all. I was running my child care center, started a new side business and now, my husband would need me to be his full time care giver. Join me today as I discuss one of the ways I overcame this issue! For more information and to connect with us, find us here on the web: https://linktr.ee/evelynknight Child Care Business Professionals Find me on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/childcarebusinesscoach Instagram: Ins...
Nov 28, 2023•19 min•Ep. 100
