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The Childcare Business CoachSurviving Economic Cycles in Child Care with Cindy Lehnhoff Director at National Child Care AssociationRunning 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 shares invaluable wisdom on sustainability during economic downturns. The post-COVID era has left many newer owners unprepared for normal market conditions after years of government assistance. Now, childcare en...2025-04-0737 min
The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast306 The Business of Childcare: Understanding Costs and ChallengesSend us a textIn this episode, Erica and Cindy discuss the critical importance of advocacy in the childcare sector, emphasizing the need for childcare providers to engage with legislators and share their experiences. They explore the unique business model of childcare, the misconceptions surrounding the cost of care, and the challenges posed by legislative changes and funding issues. The conversation highlights the necessity of building a supportive community among childcare providers to navigate these challenges effectively.KeywordsChapters00:00 Advocacy in Childcare: A Call to Action07:51 Understanding the Business Model of...2025-02-2739 minThe Child Care Directors Chair Podcast243 - Empowering Educators: Staff Engagement for Growth with Cindy LehnhoffSend us a textIn this episode, host Erica Saccoccio interviews Cindy Lehnhoff, the Director of the National Child Care Association. They discuss the importance of continuous improvement and quality in child care programs. They emphasize the need for advocacy and communication to ensure that the voice of private childcare providers is heard at the federal level. They also highlight the benefits of creating a culture of continuous improvement and the role of ongoing training and professional development in fostering quality. The conversation touches on topics such as accreditation, staff retention, and the importance of...2024-11-2237 min
The Child Care Business PodcastSeason 3, Episode 7: Billions in Child Care Funding is About to Dry Up: What that Means for Providers and Families, with Cindy LehnhoffBeginning September 30, 2023, states could be forced to deal with the loss of billions of dollars in federal funding, which will lead to a mass disruption in the child care landscape. The $24 billion that went to child cares was part of a pandemic program, and has been the largest investment in child care in history. Without that funding, 3.2 million children could lose spots in child cares and more than 70,000 centers could close, according to a Century Foundation report.In this podcast, Cindy Lehnhoff, the director of the National Child Care Association, explains what's happening and what...2023-09-1348 min
All It's Quacked Up to BeHow to Champion Change in Early Education and Public Policy with Cindy LehnhoffIn this lively episode, we're joined by Cindy Lehnhoff, a true ECE superstar with over 36 years of combined experience as an educator and multi-site manager at La Petite and Learning Care Group. Now the Director of NCCA, Cindy's enthusiasm shines as we dive into the fascinating world of Early Childhood Education (ECE).Together, we'll discuss the ever-changing ECE landscape, especially after the onset of COVID-19. Cindy, with her extensive background, adds colorful insights about the challenges and funding rollercoaster that ECE providers have been navigating.One of the key takeaways from this episode is Cindy's...2023-08-2448 min
Child Care Rockstar RadioEp. 152 - Funding and Advocacy for ECE, Across All 50 States with Cindy Lehnhoff Kris welcomes a special guest, Miss Cindy Lehnhoff, the director of the National Child Care Association. With over four decades of experience in the industry, including various roles within the learning care group, Cindy is passionate about strengthening and professionalizing the field. Cindy and Kris explore the world of advocacy and how to be our own best advocates. They discuss the importance of staying informed about policy changes and share insights on leveraging our political power as business owners or leaders. Cindy addresses misconceptions and fears around advocacy, debunking the notion that it requires an excessive time commitment, along...2023-06-0855 minThe Child Care Business PodcastEpisode 20: Understanding what the Build Back Better Plan Means for Child Care, Plus Talking Accreditation with Storm Webb and Cindy LehnhoffIn this episode, we talk with Storm Webb, executive director of the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation organization, and with Cindy Lehnhoff, director of the National Child Care Association. These women have been on the front lines of seeing how daycares are dealing with challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic and are closely monitoring the Build Back Better plan being debated by Congress.In our discussion, we talk about everything from accreditation and what the Build Back Better plan would mean for child care centers, as well as the expected increased number of middle-class families who wi...2021-12-0159 min
Daycare Overhaul: Doing Childcare Better!19: Child Care Advocacy & Why It Is ImportantAdvocating for your child care center is very critical, even more so now since the pandemic. Our guest today is one of the biggest advocates we have met and today, she talks about the importance of being an advocate for your center when it comes to make sure those in our legislature can fight for the money that it takes to be able to successfully run your center. Cindy Lehnhoff, Director at NCCA talks about the importance of being an advocate for child care as well as why and how you can make a difference! She talks...2020-10-2154 min