Where Practicality
Meets Peace of Mind

When I first started working in childcare, I was just beginning college. I thought my background as a former camper at the same daycare would give me an edge—like a built-in cheat sheet to navigate the job. While that experience was certainly helpful, the real turning point came when I became a parent myself. That’s when my perspective on childcare shifted entirely, as I truly began to understand what matters most from a parent’s point of view.

I recently came across a story about President Woodrow Wilson regarding repetition. He once asked his mom why she repeated the same thing 20 times. Her response: “Cause you haven’t learned it after 19!” Repetition is key to success—whether in life or within any organization.

2020 tested us all in ways we never could have imagined, and childcare was no exception. Every day brought new challenges—navigating cohort regulations, managing staff shortages, and keeping up with rigorous cleaning protocols. As a director, I often felt like I was just holding things together by a thread.