38 Best Child Care Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Childcare Conversations was founded by cousins Kate Woodward Young, M.Ed., PCC, and Carrie Casey, MBA, to create practical, honest conversations about the real business and leadership challenges facing early childhood professionals. Today, the podcast is hosted by Kate Woodward Young and features childcare owners, directors, experts, and industry leaders talking about leadership, staffing, enrollment, finances, systems, growth, and the everyday decisions behind stronger early childhood programs. With hundreds of episodes and voices from across the field, Childcare Conversations helps early childhood leaders ask better questions, find practical ideas and trusted resources, and make better decisions for their businesses, programs, teams, children, and families. Real people. Practical ideas. Better decisions. more

Child Care Rockstar Radio is the podcast for child care owners, daycare leaders, and early childhood education entrepreneurs who want to grow a stronger, more profitable child care business. Hosted by Jennifer Conner, CEO of The Child Care Success Company, each episode features conversations with child care experts, preschool owners, and industry leaders who share practical strategies for child care leadership, enrollment growth, marketing, team culture, and business success. If you run a child care center, daycare, or preschool program, this podcast will help you build the systems, leadership skills, and mindset needed to grow your program and create a lasting impact on children, families, and your community. more

Learn how to become a smarter child care leader by listening to the Child Care Genius Podcast.Podcast hosts Brian and Carol Duprey have over 25 years of experience in opening and operating 10 child care centers in central Maine.They are both Certified Child Care Coaches, Best-Selling Authors, and have helped thousands of child care owners, directors, and teachers grow their child care businesses.Formerly the Child Care Millionaire Podcast, the Child Care Genius Podcast interviews the brightest minds in the child care industry, to help guide you into making smarter business decisions.The podcast will feature topics focused on increasing center profitability, expansion, employee hiring and retention, cultivating an amazing mindset, and how to retire wealthy, leaving a legacy for future generations.Child Care Genius is the world's #1 community for brilliant child care leaders. more

The Everything ECE Podcast is for early childhood educators, preschool teachers, and childcare professionals who want to grow intentionally and take meaningful action. Host Carla Ward shares real-life insights, expert interviews, and practical strategies to support your work in childcare centres, preschools, and kindergartens. From play-based learning to leadership, each episode helps you stay inspired, confident, and connected to your purpose. more

Inclusion Matters is a new podcast produced by the Center for Inclusive Child Care. Topics covered include issues related to Inclusion Consultation more

A podcast featuring interviews with child care advocates, government officials, policy makers, educators, parents and child care organisations in BC, exploring the move toward a universal child care system. more

Early Childhood is the leading national children's advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings to ensure that every child is thriving and learning. We advocate for an effective and inclusive system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services.   Our Vision is that every child is thriving and learning in quality Early Years and School Age Care in centre-based and Childminding settings.  Our Mission is to champion quality for children in Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings, through our work with our members and on the system.    more

PD in your pocket is professional development specifically made for Family Day Care educators and service staff. An expert in the field presenting a new topic every month! Designed by NSW Family Day Care Association and funded through the NSW Department of Education's Sector Development Program. more

An inspiring, outspoken speaker, author, podcaster and regular media commentator, Dr June O'Sullivan OBE is Chief Executive of the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), one of London's largest and most successful charitable social enterprises, operating 40+ award-winning nurseries in some of London's most disadvantaged areas. Her monthly 'real talk' and no-holds-barred podcasts dive into the questions, topics and debates on all things Early Years, Parenting and Social Business plus much, much more. more

Each month, Speaking for Kids the podcast will bring you a variety of crucial conversations with people making public policy and the voices of the people impacted by those decisions in Michigan. Our goal will be to help you strengthen your voice to speak up for the changes we need to improve Michigan's kids' & families' lives.In this and future podcasts, we'll explore encouraging champions like you to get involved in the issues we're fighting for. Including child care, early childhood education and development, the child welfare and foster care systems, family supports and kinship care, family supports, the needs of adult learners & family literacy, youths involved in the juvenile justice system, and more. more

As mothers who need to add money to the family budget, we thought we only had two options. Get a job and put our kids in daycare, or start a home daycare. But what if there was a third option… A better way that would allow you to create a consistent income AND make a difference in children's lives… and still stay home with your kids? I'm Joy Anderson and this is the Preschool All Stars podcast where I'm going to share exactly how myself and thousands of other moms have created successful preschools, so you can do the same. Learn more about starting your own preschool by going to https://www.preschoolsystem.com more

'Lampentasche the family manager Podcast' Ein Podcast mit einer Vielzahl an Themen, die eine moderne Familie, Nannys, Fachpersonen in der Kinderbetreuung und Interessierte in diesem Bereich betreffen. Dieser wird im Einzelnen die Kinderbetreuung per se, Fragestellungen rund um die Nannys und Tipps für den Alltag mit Kindern und das Familienleben beinhalten. Zudem werden Interviews mit spannenden Persönlichkeiten, natürlich wieder innerhalb der vorher genannten Bereiche, geführt und last but not least wird das Thema Karriere und Familie in unterschiedlichen Set-ups immer wieder aufgegriffen werden. Anne Tobien, Expertin für die Rekrutierung und Vermittlung von Nannys, erklärt interessierten Müttern und Vätern, welchen immensen Einfluss die optimale Betreuung des eigenen Kindes in unserer heutigen Welt hat. Darüber hinaus sind diese Themen für Nannys mindestens genauso spannend, da sie sehr häufig eine zentrale Rolle in den Podcastfolgen spielen. Die Betreuung von Kindern ist keine Aufgabe, die Eltern alleine bewältigen müssen. Eine geschulte Fachkraft nimmt den zeitlichen Druck aus der Familiensituation und unterstützt diese im Alltag ideal. Das ist vor allem wichtig, wenn Karriere und Familie vereint werden sollen. Zielstrebigen Eltern ist es heute wichtig, das Familiendasein zu genießen und im Beruf durchstarten zu können. Geschäftsreisen, Meetings, Firmenanlässe und Übernachtungen sind häufige berufliche Gründe, die eine gute Kinderbetreuung erfordern. Aber auch im privaten Alltag ist es ein grosser Mehrwert, sich auf eine professionelle Nanny verlassen zu dürfen. So haben Mütter und Väter die Möglichkeit, ohne schlechtes Gewissen dem eigenen Hobby nachzugehen, ein Abendessen mit Freunden zu genießen oder sich etwas Zeit für Wellness und Entspannung zu gönnen. Die Lampentasche ist eine spezialisierte Nannyvermittlung in der Schweiz mit Sitz in Küsnacht (ZH). Anne Tobien ist bei Ihren Kunden für Ihre freundliche, offene Art und ihre außerordentliche Professionalität bekannt. Ihre große Leidenschaft ist, Familien dabei zu unterstützen, die am besten geeignete Nanny zu finden. Und natürlich für Nannys die am besten passende Familie. more

Welcome to Get Inspection Ready, the podcast created for Early Years professionals, nursery managers, preschool leaders, childcare providers, and anyone who works in the Early Years sector. Whether you're hands-on in the room or managing the whole setting, this show is here to support you. We'll help you transition from feeling unsure, overwhelmed and stressed to being confident, capable, and fully prepared for inspection day. Why tune in? Because working in Early Years is challenging enough without added pressure. Each episode is packed with golden nuggets of information designed to help your setting not just meet expectations, but exceed them. From understanding compliance to improving daily practice, we cover the topics that matter most. You'll learn how to create a rich learning environment that not only supports the children with their development, but will also wow an inspector! Imagine feeling proud, supported, and inspection-ready. With Get Inspection Ready by your side, inspection day becomes an opportunity, not something to dread. So, if you're in a nursery, preschool, or any early years setting, this podcast is your companion on the road to success. Hit play and take one step closer to Early Years excellence. more

The team behind Adventure Nannies is joined by industry experts and dear friends to share anecdotes and resources for nannies, childcare providers, and families. Adventure Nannies is a nationwide agency that helps humans find the support and tools they need to build their dream lives. They have been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Fortune, and Marie Claire and are well-known in the industry as being progressive innovators and advocates. For more, visit adventurenannies.com or email ****@adventurenannies.com to learn how to become a guest on the show. Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and information expressed by the gu in this session are solely their own and do not represent those of Adventure Nannies. Adventure Nannies does not verify the accuracy of the information presented and is not liable for any errors, omissions, or for any actions taken in reliance on this content. This session is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. more

Not Just Cute, the Podcast is like listening to a conversation with your nerdy best friend. Who happens to be obsessed with child development. Each episode covers a different topic related to parenting, early childhood education, and healthy, whole child development in order to support teachers and parents in serving young children. more

Helpful information about child development and parenting issues for child caregivers--parents, teachers, health workers, and other child caregivers across the globe. more

Confused by all the parenting resources? Looking for the definitive voice? Let our experts cut through the noise. Subscribe to the Bright Horizons® podcast, 'Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years.' Listen as parents and early childhood educators come together to cull the competing advice, separate fact from fiction, and focus on what does and doesn't matter during these early years. Be more confident, have less worry…and let Bright Horizons help make parenting the joy it was meant to be. more

Der wöchentliche Podcast für Eltern, Großeltern, Erzieher und alle, die mit Kindern in Krippe, Kindergarten und Hort zu tun haben. Wir berichten über Angebote und Aktionen rund um die Kita, (religiöse) Wertevermittlung, Erziehung, Bildung und vieles mehr. Produktion: Münchner Kirchenradio (MKR) / Sankt Michaelsbund more

Educators around the world are studying the work of the Reggio Emilia preschools and infant-toddler centers. Their approach is rooted in a belief that children are capable citizens who are curious, full of knowledge, and interested in connecting to the world around them. Hosted by Sandy Lanes, this podcast is a series of conversations with remarkable people who are changing the landscape of early childhood education through the lens of the Reggio approach.For professional development and consulting, go to sandylanesconsulting.comMusic composed and performed by the amazing Jack Gruber more

I podcasten til Pædagogisk Extrakt taler vi om det, der rører sig, i den pædagogiske verden.Vi inviterer i hvert afsnit en eller flere gæster i studiet til en samtale om noget, der optager pædagoger, forskere og andre med tilknytning til det pædagogiske område lige nu.Podcasten er produceret af Pædagogisk Extrakt, VIA pædagogik og deltagelse.Redaktører: Erika Zimmer Brandt og Anne Mette BuusTeknik og lyddesign: Karen Stenz Lundqvist more

Dive into the heart of America's childcare crisis with No One Is Coming to Save Us, hosted by veteran reporter Gloria Riviera. In Season 5, you'll hear stories about everyday people rolling up their sleeves to demand better childcare in America, whether it's guaranteeing access for all kids ages zero to five, creating supportive services for families, or ensuring the highest quality education possible. The goal? A unified roadmap that gives us the language, knowledge, and power to advocate for the system our kids deserve whether that's at the ballot box, the PTA meeting or in conversation with our community leaders. This series is created and produced with Neighborhood Villages, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming child care through innovative program-building and policy design. Visit www.neighborhoodvillages.org to learn more. more

A humorous, informative, and slightly irreverent podcast for child care providers and other early learning professionals hosted by Jeff A Johnson, Lisa Murphy, Kristen Peterson, Samantha Balch, and Nicole Halton. (Many podcast players only display the most recent couple hundred episodes of shows--visit playvolutionhq.com/our-shows/child-care-bar-and-grill-podcast to browse or search all episodes.) more

Do you sometimes feel like your preschool runs you? Are you a daycare / preschool owner or director? Join Evelyn Knight as she takes you through the world of childcare management and financial stability. Discover how you can achieve high quality standards on a budget, coach and retain employees, and enroll enough children to fill your center. We will dive into issues that childcare professionals face on a daily basis.We will also tackle hot topics like assessments, infant and toddler care, NAEYC accreditation, QRIS standards, working with ITERS and ECERS and many more issues early child education professionals face A variety of ECE specialists will be joining the discussion. For more information, check us out at: www.childcarebusinessprofessionals.com Music Credit to Purple Planet Music more

Child Care Sites and Sounds is a podcast for all childcare business owners & entrepreneurs. Whether you're a center owner, home day care provider, teacher, or run a preschool, you'll want to hear about the stories on this podcast.​Listen in as Dani shares her child care experiences, professional growth, times of uncertainty, and funny shenanigans over the years.​Uncover the real day-to-day struggles of what it's like operating an ECE business, managing employees, working with families, and so much more. Be on the look out for occasional guest appearances from experts within the industry! more

This podcast, brought to you by Procare Solutions, is all about giving child care, preschool, daycare, afterschool and other early education professionals a fun and upbeat way to learn about strategies and inspiration they can use to thrive. You'll hear from a variety of child care thought leaders, including educators, owners and industry experts, on ways to innovate to meet the needs of the children you serve. From practical tips for managing operations to uplifting stories of transformation and triumph, this podcast will be chock-full of insights you can use to fully realize the potential of your child care business. more

Each week host Heather Bernt-Santy and a member of the ECE Nerd Collective share and discuss a quote with a focus on effecting change in the early learning world. more

Hosted by sisters-in-law Aoife Murphy and Jenny McCarthy, Little Steps, Big Futures is your go-to podcast for insights into Early Childhood Education and parenting.Aoife, now a stay-at-home mom to two boys, and Jenny, who is furthering her career in her new role at ChildPaths, share practical tips, real-life stories, and expert advice drawn from their experiences as former Early Years Professionals. Whether you're a parent or an educator, this podcast is packed with relatable moments and useful strategies to help support your little ones' development—delivered in a fun, down-to-earth way. Let's dive in, one step at a time! more

The podcast is dedicated for the sole purpose of education, enlightenment of on anything pertaining to Childcare, Children, education and the world in which they live.View our website at https://www.rainbowchildcarelearning.com/podcast-early-childhood-coach-with-a-childcare-expe more

The Illinois Early Learning Project is a source of evidence-based, reliable information for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children. more

She Built That is a podcast series where we discover incredible women who didn't just dream big... they BUILT their futures! Each episode, host Annaliese Todd will share how these amazing women stacked their talents, overcame obstacles, and created something spectacular that changed the world. Like how Heartbreak High star Chloe Hayden turned what others saw as weakness, into her superpower! Or how Katherine Bennell-Pegg became Australia's first-ever female astronaut — when the path didn't exist, she blazed one open! And many more... This is a co-listening podcast for parents and kids to enjoy together. She Built That. A place where incredible girls don't just dream, they build! This podcast was made in partnership with LEGO®. more

Michael's greatest joy as the host of STAR Cares is being able to provide listeners with information regarding public affairs issues that affect their lives and communities on a daily basis. She's blessed to hear how people are helped and inspired by the topics presented on the show. In Michael's role as Public Affairs Coordinator for Star 99.1, she enjoys meeting new people and assisting churches and other non-profits in the Tri-State area with promoting Public Service Announcements for significant events and those of broad interest to our listeners. more

¿Te gustaría escuchar todos los contenidos que tenemos en Guiainfantil.com a cuando y donde quieras? Con nuestros Podcast podrás escuchar canciones, cuentos, entrevistas con expertos sobre temas de educación, embarazo, salud, alimentación, para bebés y niños, y mucho más.Nuestros podcast están disponibles en todas las plataformas como: Itunes, Ivoox, Spotify, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast y Stitcher. ¡Disfruta de nuestros audios! more

Wij zijn MIK & PIW Groep. Een maatschappelijke organisatie, waar meer dan 1300 collega's vanuit vijf verschillende stichtingen elke dag met hart en ziel werken binnen de kinderopvang en sociaal werk. Onze stichtingen Partners in Welzijn, ECSplore, Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin Westelijke Mijnstreek en Knooppunt Informele Zorg zijn actief in het sociale domein. Onze kinderopvangorganisatie MIK & Spelenderwijs focust zich op het bevorderen van een kansrijke start voor alle kinderen. Samen werken we aan één doel: het vergroten van de kanskracht van de samenleving van vandaag en morgen. Ook hebben we blijvend aandacht voor elkaars persoonlijke en inhoudelijke groei. more

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BVCpodden görs av Barnhälsovårdsenheten i Stockholms län. Bland andra Malin Bergström, forskare och barnpsykolog, samtalar med intressanta och kunniga gäster om föräldraskap, småbarn och allt som hör till det. more

Dé podcast voor al jouw vragen over opvoeding en kindontwikkeling. Een hulplijn, vanuit kinderopvangorganisatie CompaNanny, speciaal voor alle ouders die door de bomen van adviezen het bos niet meer zien. Aan de hand van ingezonden luisteraarsvragen bespreken pedagogen Amber, Laurie en Janine praktische tips, waardevolle inzichten en handige weetjes. Allemaal vanuit de kennis en ervaring als opvoeddeskundigen, wetenschappelijk onderzoek en de werkwijze van CompaNanny. Luister mee en laat je inspireren over alles waar je bij het opvoeden van jouw kind(eren) tegenaan loopt. more

Parenting or working with under 5's? Join us each month as we explore the highs and lows of the world of parenting and early years. Whether you want to know about exercise in pregnancy, managing parent guilt, and everything in between, this is the podcast for you! #AllThingsEarlyYears more

En podd med fundringar och reflektioner kring förskolefrågor och ledarskap. Startad av Erika Kyrk 2020 och sedan 2024 har Katinka Vikingsen tillkommit. more