Building Stable Child Care Teams in Uncertain Times

Staffing challenges continue to be one of the biggest stressors for child care leaders—especially when budgets are tight and pay increases aren’t always possible. If turnover, burnout, or constant hiring cycles are wearing you down, this session is for you. We’ll explore how leadership, management practices, and workplace culture can become powerful tools for retention—helping you build a more stable, engaged team while protecting your energy, your program quality, and your bottom line. ? In this session, you’ll learn how to: • Understand the true cost of turnover beyond hiring expenses • Use leadership and management practices to improve retention • Reduce burnout and increase staff engagement • Build a workplace culture that supports consistency and trust • Create more stable environments for staff, children, and families • Strengthen your program’s reputation, reviews, and referrals through staff stability ?? Who this is for: Child care owners, directors, and program leaders navigating staffing challenges and looking for sustainable ways to support their teams—even in uncertain funding environments. April 1, 2026 5:30–6:30 PM Location: Online (join from anywhere) NO-COST Sponsored by the City of Westminster