Welcome to The Director's Planner!
A weekly newsletter written to empower childcare directors with practical, actionable resources .Join the early childhood leadership collective today!
My name is Amanda, and I am thrilled to welcome you to The Director's Planner! A weekly newsletter written for childcare directors, by childcare directors. The inspiration for this space came in late 2021, during a challenging period when I was leading a childcare center through the second year of a pandemic, pregnant with my third child, and feeling overwhelmed.
I needed additional support in my role, but there was nobody who had the time or ability to help me. And because of this, I made the difficult choice to resign from my position and say goodbye to the teachers, parents, and children that had become an extension of my family. I moved into an operations role in the early childhood field, something I continue to do today.
And while I was lucky enough to move into a more supportive work environment, it is apparent that childcare directors continue to burn out and leave the industry in overwhelming numbers. I see passionate leaders leave the industry weekly due to the lack of support, training, and understanding. This high turnover not only results in less satisfied parents but also lower retention rates among teaching staff and higher operating costs for owners. But ultimately, the ones who are impacted by the turnover, stress, and disarray the most, are the children in our care.
So I continue to ask… why hasn’t this issue been addressed yet?
Because of this, I decided to dust off my plans and formed The Director's Collective, a space offering the support every Childcare Director deserves. My goal is to empower childcare directors with practical, actionable resources and to foster a supportive community that inspires and uplifts, whether you have been in this position for 10 days or 10 years.
One of those resources is about to make it’s grand debut! Start getting ready for “The Director's Planner” a weekly newsletter written exclusively for childcare directors.
Is this just another junk email?
No! My intent is to ensure this email is quick and dirty. I know your time is limited and have developed the newsletter to ensure that reading it gives you more time back rather than less.
This weekly newsletter will land in your inbox every Monday morning and will include:
1 Weekly Challenge:
A simple challenge that can be completed in less than one hour a week.
2 Tips and Tricks:
Practical tips from experienced directors to give you ideas on how to streamline your processes, operations, communications, and compliance.
3 Action Items:
These reminders will keep you on track with that pesky but important to do list! No longer forget the monthly fire drill or end up in the middle of a snow storm without sidewalk salt. We have your back!
Additionally, you'll receive links to templates, printables, downloads, and more to help you stay organized.
This is a work in progress, and I encourage you to reach out with any support you need, whether related to childcare operations, leadership, training, or if you simply need a shoulder to lean on. The Collective is a place for all Directors to feel seen and heard and our Planner entries are just the beginning.