This week we dive into the evolution of child care and the challenges providers face today. We will discuss the social and emotional impact of children entering TK, Early Headstart & Headstart and also how caregiving is curriculum. The hosts touch on available trainings like PITC and California Teaching Pyramid for Family Child Care Providers. We also touched on mental health care for providers, parent expectations, and the reality of competing with" FREE" while still investing in professional development.
In this episode of Daycare Chronicles 101, we sit down with Shannon Estrin—autism specialist, mental health coach, and advocate for neurodivergent children. With a master’s in education and a heart for inclusion, Shannon brings real talk and real tools. This is one episode you don’t want to miss.
The Provider Lounge is a segment of the Daycare Chronicles 101 Podcast, created by Tonya Muhammad. It’s a space where experienced family child care providers and early childhood professionals come together for real, unfiltered conversations about the industry. Topics include the challenges of running a daycare, navigating policies and regulations, managing burnout, building professional confidence, and uplifting one another through shared stories. Featuring voices of Katrina Williams, Zakiyyah Baez, Ineeze Gainey, and Tashina Johnson, the goal is to inform, inspire, and empower providers—one episode at a time.
In this heartfelt episode, I share the true story behind the $5 bill that changed the course of my life. As a young mother with three children and one on the way, I woke up to find that my husband at that time had left for work and left $5 on the dresser for the day. At that moment, I felt completely defeated, overhelmed, and unsure of how I was going to make it. But that moment lit a fire in me that I didnt know I had. That $5 became the turning poing that led me to discover my purpose and passion. It was the beginning of my journey of what would later become a successful business built on strength, faith and a love for children. This episode is about struggle, resilience, and finding your calling when life forces you to rise.
In this episode i had the honor of having an amazing conversation with Mrs. Dominique Ellis a second generation Child Care Center Owner and CEO of her company Educated Minds. We talked about how her beautiful mother went from a family daycare provider to center owner & how Dominique has excelled in life while having dyslexia and losing her father at an early age. Marrying her childhood friend and writing a book about the loss of her father as a child. This conversation is full of love, laughter and some tears... Dominique is a young woman with an old soul... She is very wise and business savvy. Her company Educated Mindz is very successful as she offers trainings in all aspects of the business of Childcare.
This episode is a conversation with providers from all over the country in the Daycare Chronicles 101.2 Clubhouse weekly meeting room. Topics discussed are: The new T-K & Early Headstart Programs affecting Family Daycare. Sick Children in 2022 Crayola Parties in February
This episode discusses how important it is to have effective communication between the Parent and Provider to aid in preventing any possible misunderstandings about contracts , care of their child and expectations while the child is in your care. Providers also shared about having a child in your care that you may not be able to meet the needs of.
This episode is about the struggles and wins of 2021 with providers. We must count our Blessings especially within this Pandemic. Daycare Providers are not only Essential but also Necessary.
Science Teacher Mom is a High School Science Teacher that has turned her love of science ,teaching and most importantly the love of being a mom into a Successful Business. Science Teacher Mom(Medinah Muhammad) has been featured on NBC in a full episode of" George To The Rescue" . She also has content and downloadable sheets on Teacher Pay Teachers. The interview is refreshing and will inspire you to level up your Stem with her activity boxes. You can find Science Teacher Mom (Medinah Muhammad) on YouTube, Instagram & Tik Tok as well. Healthy Snack Tip: Fresh Veggie Parfaits Also reference to the book "Preventing Daycare Burnout" by Suzette Salmon which is available on Amazon.
This episode talks about Self Care & Mindfulness for educators with my special guest Megan Sweet "The Awakening Educator". We also discuss classroom inclusion, anti-racist behavior for children as Megan is also an "Education Transformation Leader and Advocate Healthy Snack: Yogurt Parfait
This episode is about how I began to notice a difference in the children's behavior's due to the effect of Covid on the world and all of the changes in our daily lives. It's okay to switch things up and make adjustments to the daily routine. Clubhouse Shout Out to ECE with Ms. Melody McGuire
This episode is about how Family Daycare Providers are unique in the ways that they run and set-up their daycare homes, as well as meet the needs of the communities that we live in. The benefits of having an Outdoor Classroom and Sensory Area in your daycare. Healthy Snack Tip: Strawberry filled pancakes
This episode is about the daycare parents, children , meal presentation tips. Also the Netflix show "Bookmarks" Healthy Snack & Tips on Preparing for the Spring & Summer with Step2 products
This episode is providing valuable information to parents of children that are in the Regional Center System that have been diagnosed with Autism, Developmental Delays, Behavioral Diagnosis. The guest include a parent of an Autistic Child, Ms. Ikwo Regional Center Employee and Ms. Treasha ABA Program Manager (Applied Behavioral Analysis)
Special Guest provider Ms. Safiyyah shares her experience with Covid-19 Cases in her daycare home. Special Guest Ms. Suzette Salmon and her new book Overcoming Daycare Burnout Special Guest Social Worker Ms. Shannon shares what's happening to the children in Foster Care that contract Covid-19
This episode is about the rising numbers of Covid cases in California and the affect that it is having on Providers and advice on updating your contracts to cover yourselves. A guest Physician called in to give some information and speak on Acts Of Kindness during this pandemic.
This Podcast is a Zoom meeting with Daycare Providers discussing how Covid-19 is affecting them and their business. Guest Speaker Dr. Ayana Boyd-King talks about the signs of Covid-19 in children. Guest Speaker LaShana Stephens speaks about Self-Care & Having Gratitude.
This episode is about reducing the chances of SIDS(Sudden Infant Death Syndrom) in infants. Safe Sleep is a movement ! Nothing should be in the crib/playpen/bassinet when the baby is sleeping. Tummy Time with infants is essential in their development to build strong cores, backs , necks and arms to be able to roll over. Healthy Snack Tip: Cereal Trail Mix
This episode is about the need for balance in a provider/caregivers life. We juggle business, personal & family and it can take a toil on us. Why Self Care is important. Healthy Snack : Pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie, pumpkin pancakes, Tumeric pumpkin spice tea or latte Weekly Chronicle Parents who come to the daycare but sit in the car talking before coming to pick up their child.
This episode is about what the Resource and Referral Agencies offer to providers and parents. Our special guest is a Retired Employee of Crystal Stairs and she worked in this department for over 30yrs . Healthy Snack Tip: Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Fresh Fruit Shout Outs to: HomeGoods, Target, Sams Club, Costco, Vitamix, Kitchenaide and Mellisa and Doug