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Childcare Confidential

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by Childcare Confidential: Jessica Hampton & Katy Denk

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<p>Welcome to <b>Childcare Confidential</b>, the podcast where the real stories of early childhood education come to life. Hosted by <b>Jessica Hampton</b> and <b>Katy Denk</b>— seasoned experts, speakers, trainers, coaches, and authors in the early childhood world — pull back the curtain on the day-to-day moments that only those in the field truly understand. From laugh-out-loud classroom mishaps to heartfelt cries for help, we share and discuss the true tales submitted by teachers, directors, aides, administrators, licensing consultants, professors, and everyone in between. No matter your job title, if you’ve worked in early childhood education, you’ve got a story worth telling—and we’re here to talk about it.</p>

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9/22/2025

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Recent Episodes

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August 18, 2026

Would You Want to Be a Child in Your Classroom

🎙️ Would You Want to Be a Child in Your Classroom? In this episode, Jessica asks a question every childcare professional should stop and think about: Would you want to be a child in your own classroom? It’s easy to focus on schedules, lesson plans, classroom management, ratios, and getting through the day—but what does the classroom actually feel like from a child’s perspective? Jessica takes a closer look at the environment we create for children, the way we speak to them, how we respond to ...

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August 11, 2026

The Rule Change Nobody Announced

http://childcareconfidential.com/four-questions 🎙️ Podcast Episode: The Rule Change Nobody Announced What happens when the rules change—but nobody actually tells you? In this episode, Jessica dives into one of the most frustrating realities of childcare: expectations can change long before anyone clearly communicates what those changes actually mean. From licensing expectations and center policies to staff responsibilities and shifting industry standards, childcare leaders are often expected...

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August 4, 2026

The Night Before I Opened

🎙️ The Night Before I Opened My First Center Everyone talks about opening a childcare center, but very few people talk about the night before it actually happens. In this episode, Jessica takes listeners behind the scenes and shares the excitement, fear, uncertainty, and overwhelming emotions she experienced the night before opening her very first center. From last-minute details and unexpected challenges to the weight of knowing that families were placing their trust in her, Jessica gives an...

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What is Childcare Confidential?
<p>Welcome to <b>Childcare Confidential</b>, the podcast where the real stories of early childhood education come to life. Hosted by <b>Jessica Hampton</b> and <b>Katy Denk</b>— seasoned experts, speakers, trainers, coaches, and authors in the early childhood world — pull back the curtain on the day-to-day moments that only those in the field truly understand. From laugh-out-loud classroom mishaps to heartfelt cries for help, we share and discuss the true tales submitted by teachers, directors, aides, administrators, licensing consultants, professors, and everyone in between. No matter your job title, if you’ve worked in early childhood education, you’ve got a story worth telling—and we’re here to talk about it.</p>
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This podcast updates daily.

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Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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