Lets Talk Childcare Podcast
Claim This Podcastby LATRICE GALLOWAY & JAMARRION TABOR
Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to Let’s Talk Childcare where we are spilling the tea on what really goes down behind the doors of a childcare center. Hosted by Latrice and Jamarrion, this podcast is for center owners, directors, and educators who are building empires during nap time and answering parent emails at midnight. We are talking staffing struggles, enrollment gaps, leadership pressure, burnout moments, money moves, and the mindset it takes to run a center like a CEO. Nothing is sugarcoated. If it is happening in the childcare world, we are talking about it. The good. The messy. The lessons learned the hard way. And the strategies that actually work. Every episode gives you real stories, practical business gems, and honest conversations that make you feel seen. Because running a childcare business is not for the weak. It takes courage, structure, systems, and a whole lot of resilience. If you are ready to grow, scale, and stop feeling alone in this industry, pull up a seat. Let’s talk childcare.</p>
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2/12/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 30, 2026
Leadership, Trust and Building the Right Team
<p>🎙️ Leadership, Trust and Building the Right Team Ever feel like no matter how much you hire, train, or invest… your team just isn't growing? Why do some childcare centers build strong, loyal, high-performing teams while others stay stuck in a cycle of turnover, call-outs, and burnout? In this episode of the Let's Talk Childcare Podcast, we're having the honest conversation every childcare owner needs to hear. Hosted by Latrice Galloway and Jamarrion Tabor, we're breaking down the real reason your team isn't growing — and it might not be who you think. From leadership habits and communication gaps to unclear expectations, weak systems, and the culture you may be accidentally creating, we get into what actually holds a team back and what it takes to build one that thrives. We share real stories, practical strategies, and the lessons every childcare owner wishes they knew sooner about leading, developing, and keeping the people who make your center run. If you own a childcare center, are thinking about opening one, or lead an early childhood education program, this episode is packed with insights that could save you time, stress, and costly mistakes. In this episode, you'll learn: ✨ The real reasons your team isn't growing (and it's often leadership, not staff) ✨ The biggest mistakes owners make when developing their people ✨ How to set clear expectations without micromanaging ✨ Systems that support accountability and retention ✨ How to build a culture people actually want to stay in ✨ Ways to develop future leaders from within your team ✨ Leadership strategies that help you grow your people and your business No matter where you are in your childcare journey, this conversation will leave you feeling more prepared, more confident, and reminded that you are not navigating this industry alone. 💬 We want to hear from you. What's the biggest lesson you've learned about building and growing your team? Share your experience in the comments below. If this episode helped you, please: ❤️ Like this video 🔔 Subscribe for more childcare business conversations 📲 Share this episode with another childcare owner 👍 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode Follow Let's Talk Childcare for more conversations that help childcare owners grow stronger businesses and stronger leaders. #childcare #daycare #childcareowner #daycareowner #earlychildhoodeducation #ece #childcarebusiness #preschool #preschoolowner #childcareleadership #childcarecenter #womeninbusiness #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #letsTalkChildcare</p>
July 16, 2026
All About Licensing Featuring Jamarrion & Latrice
<p>The Truth About Licensing Inspections Every Childcare Owner Needs to Hear</p><p>What really happens during a licensing inspection?</p><p>Why do some childcare centers pass with confidence while others leave feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure of what went wrong?</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Let's Talk Childcare Podcast</strong>, we're having the honest conversation every childcare owner needs to hear. From first inspections and probation to appeals, compliance, and building systems that keep your center inspection ready, we break down what really happens behind the scenes.</p><p>Joined by experienced childcare leaders <strong>Shayna Isaac</strong> and <strong>Michelle Hobbs</strong>, we share real stories, practical strategies, and the lessons every childcare owner wishes they knew sooner.</p><p>If you own a childcare center, are thinking about opening one, or lead an early childhood education program, this episode is packed with insights that could save you time, stress, and costly mistakes.</p><p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p><p>What to expect during your first licensing inspection</p><p>The biggest mistakes childcare owners make before an inspection</p><p>How to prepare your team with confidence</p><p>Systems that help your center stay inspection ready year round</p><p>How to respond to citations and understand the appeals process</p><p>Ways to build positive, professional relationships with licensing representatives</p><p>Leadership strategies that help you stay calm under pressure</p><p>No matter where you are in your childcare journey, this conversation will leave you feeling more prepared, more confident, and reminded that you are not navigating this industry alone.</p><p><strong>We want to hear from you.</strong></p><p>What is the biggest lesson a licensing inspection has taught you? Share your experience in the comments below.</p><p>If this episode helped you, please:</p><p>Like this video</p><p>Subscribe for more childcare business conversations</p><p>Share this episode with another childcare owner</p><p>Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode</p><p><strong>Follow Let's Talk Childcare for more conversations that help childcare owners grow stronger businesses and stronger leaders.</strong></p><p>#childcare #daycare #childcareowner #daycareowner #earlychildhoodeducation #ece #childcarebusiness #preschool #preschoolowner #licensing #daycarebusiness #childcareleadership #childcarecenter #womeninbusiness #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #letsTalkChildcare</p>
June 25, 2026
Still Standing: Legacy, Loss, and the Power to Rebuild Featuring Jamarrion & Latrice
<p>What would you do if you lost your childhood home, your own home, and nearly everything you built?</p><p>In this episode of Let’s Talk Childcare, we sit down with Turosca “Teacher Tutu” Allen, a childcare owner whose story is a powerful reminder of what resilience really looks like.</p><p>Raised inside a childcare program her mother operated in Altadena for more than 50 years, Turosca has spent her life serving children and families. But after the 2025 Altadena wildfires destroyed both her childhood home and her own home, she faced a decision many people hope they never have to make.</p><p>Just three weeks later, she reopened.</p><p>In this conversation, Turosca shares what it was like growing up in a multigenerational childcare business, navigating loss, showing up for families while grieving, and finding the strength to rebuild when everything familiar was gone.</p><p>If you’re a childcare owner, entrepreneur, educator, or someone rebuilding after a difficult season, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.</p><p>🎧 Subscribe to Let’s Talk Childcare for weekly conversations about leadership, staffing, enrollment, operations, entrepreneurship, and the real stories behind building a thriving childcare business.</p><p>Sponsored by Playground, the all in one childcare management platform helping childcare owners simplify enrollment, billing, parent communication, and daily operations.</p><p>📲 Follow us on Instagram: @letstalkchildcarepod</p>
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- What is Lets Talk Childcare Podcast?
<p>Welcome to Let’s Talk Childcare where we are spilling the tea on what really goes down behind the doors of a childcare center. Hosted by Latrice and Jamarrion, this podcast is for center owners, directors, and educators who are building empires during nap time and answering parent emails at midnight. We are talking staffing struggles, enrollment gaps, leadership pressure, burnout moments, money moves, and the mindset it takes to run a center like a CEO. Nothing is sugarcoated. If it is happening in the childcare world, we are talking about it. The good. The messy. The lessons learned the hard way. And the strategies that actually work. Every episode gives you real stories, practical business gems, and honest conversations that make you feel seen. Because running a childcare business is not for the weak. It takes courage, structure, systems, and a whole lot of resilience. If you are ready to grow, scale, and stop feeling alone in this industry, pull up a seat. Let’s talk childcare.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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