
Running a childcare business comes with its fair share of challenges. From managing staff to ensuring a nurturing environment for children, your team plays a crucial role in your center’s success. That’s why our January 14th ECE Leadership Series webinar featuring Aleta Mechtel, Business & Childcare Leadership Coach, was such an important session. If you missed it, don’t worry, you can still watch the replay and gain leadership tools that will help you build a thriving, motivated team.
By watching the replay, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to:
The Power of a Strong Team
Aleta’s experience speaks for itself – she’s been a teacher, director, and owner of multiple successful childcare centers. Now, she coaches childcare leaders on how to create high-performing teams that drive success. In the webinar, she emphasized that great teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built through intentional leadership, clear expectations, and a commitment to growth.Here’s a breakdown of some of the key insights Aleta shared during the webinar:
- Communication is Everything
Do your leaders set clear boundaries and expectations for your team? Aleta stressed that effective communication is the backbone of any high-performing team. She shared strategies she uses herself, including:- Transparency with staff: Sharing numbers, scorecards, and goals so that your team understands the big picture.
- Encouraging open dialogue: Team members should feel comfortable asking questions and offering solutions.
- Clear leadership messaging: When expectations are unclear, team morale and productivity suffer. Make sure everyone knows their role and what success looks like.
- Empower Your Team to Make Decisions
One major takeaway from the webinar was the importance of trusting your leadership team and teachers to make decisions. Micromanaging can hold your business back, but empowering your team creates a culture of accountability and innovation. Aleta encouraged childcare owners to train their staff to solve problems rather than just report them. - Recruitment: Hire Right from the Start
Finding the right staff isn’t just about filling positions – it’s about hiring people who align with your culture and values. Aleta shared best practices for recruiting top talent, including:- Writing clear and compelling job descriptions that attract the right candidates.
- Effective interview techniques that help identify strong hires.
- Strategic networking to connect with passionate professionals.
- An engaging onboarding experience to set new hires up for success.
- Retention: Keeping Your Best Employees
Hiring great staff is just the beginning, you need to keep them engaged and motivated. Aleta outlined the key factors in staff retention, including:- Recognition and rewards: Celebrate achievements and make your employees feel valued.
- Career development opportunities: Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and leadership paths.
- Work-life balance: A burnt-out team won’t perform at its best. Flexible scheduling and a supportive work culture go a long way.
- Employee engagement: Gather feedback regularly and act on it to improve workplace satisfaction.
- Investing in Your Team Pays Off
Aleta’s biggest message? Pour into your team, and they’ll pour into your families. When your staff feels supported, they bring that same energy and commitment to the children and families they serve. Investing in professional development, leadership training, and team-building isn’t just a perk-it’s a necessity for long-term success.
Why You Should Watch the Replay
If you’re a childcare or daycare business owner, this webinar is packed with real-world strategies that you can start using today.By watching the replay, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to:
- Improve team morale and communication
- Strengthen your hiring and retention strategies
- Empower your staff to take ownership and drive success
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry. Watch the replay now and start implementing these leadership tools in your childcare business today!

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