People are at the heart of child care leadership. From hiring and onboarding to retention and retirement, HR touches every stage of your team’s journey. It’s meaningful work — and it can feel complex. In our next KCI Leadership Session, HR Matters: From Hiring to Retirement, we’ll explore practical, real-world approaches to building strong, supported teams in child care settings.

A strong team communicates well, and a strong team is the foundation of delivering an excellent childcare program. This session explores strategies to help teams grow together and the leadership practices that foster open, effective communication.

Learn practical strategies for those challenging conversations we often avoid, whether with staff or families. We’ll focus on listening, responding, and staying aligned with your values while maintaining strong relationships.

It’s one thing to say we partner with families; it’s another to put it into practice. This session explores power and agency in family partnerships and introduces frameworks for authentic, open, and collaborative engagement.

Leadership can be lonely, demanding and emotionally taxing.  This session offers strategies to lead from a place of balance and values, helping you stay grounded, inspire your team, and prioritize your own well-being. A gentle but powerful focus on YOU as a leader.