The Director's Club

Effective Mentoring through Workshop Reflections: Simple Steps for Childcare Educators

Join Noelle as she shares three practical ways to mentor and develop less experienced teachers through reflection…

 Behind every well-run child care center is a strong office team—but building one doesn’t happen by accident. In this episode, Noelle shares five simple but powerful systems that transform daily chao…

While some childcare centers are struggling to survive, others are quietly implementing three game-changing financial strategies that are adding thousands to their bottom line each month. In this epi…

We're expanding our child care center in 2026 and we need to build up our rising leaders.  We will need more assistant directors - lead teachers - an infant and toddler team!  I've created leadership…

Ready to grow, relocate, or finally buy your center’s building? In this episode, Noelle shares the real, behind-the-scenes journey of transforming a historic downtown church into the new home of Scri…

Ever felt the sting of hiring the wrong person? You're not alone. This episode dives into common red flags to watch for during childcare staff interviews. Learn about key interview questions and stra…

 In this episode, we unpack the biggest mindset shift your team needs before the new school year begins: these are not the same kids who left in June. I share lessons learned from my early days at Sc…

Have you ever had that sinking feeling when one of your favorite teachers sits down in your office and tells you they're thinking about leaving? In this episode, Noelle shares the wake-up call conver…

Are you tired of having a mental list of half-finished projects that's longer than your arm? In this episode, Noelle tackles every director's biggest frustration: starting initiatives with the best i…

 In this episode, Noelle shares the powerful shift from compliance-driven observations to meaningful mentorship conversations that actually lead to teacher growth. Learn how a simple tweak in how you…

This Changed The Game At My Center

In this episode, learn how a simple 20-minute monthly reflective practice can transform your child care center from reactive to proactive, isolated to collaborative,…

In this episode, Noelle from the Directors Club shares insights on crafting compelling job ads to attract better applicants in early education. She emphasizes the importance of making your job listin…

In this episode, Noelle discusses actionable strategies to help make new habits stick without overhauling your entire life. She shares a personal story about a director who successfully incorporated …

Noelle discusses effective strategies to prevent staff from abusing the time clock, a common issue that can lead to wasted money and time for directors. The episode provides practical solutions, such…

In this episode, Noelle discusses the positive side of receiving parent complaints and introduces the concept of a clear parent expectation policy to reduce these complaints. She shares insights from…

We discuss the challenges of raising tuition fees for childcare centers and provides practical strategies to manage this necessary task. With insights from over 20 years of experience, the host outli…

In this podcast episode, Noelle from the Director's Club discusses strategies for navigating licensing and regulations for childcare centers. Sharing her personal experiences, she emphasizes the impo…

In this episode, Noelle discusses key strategies for ensuring profitability in childcare centers. She emphasizes the importance of regularly reviewing financials, understanding true operational costs…

Enrollment challenges are a top concern for many child care center directors—but the good news is, you don’t have to rely on traditional marketing alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down smart, a…