Kate and Carrie Authors

Helping childcare leaders ditch the chaos, own their confidence, and laugh along the way.

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Kate and Carrie electrify childcare professionals with their "amazing" and "super insightful" presentations that transform early childhood education practices. They navigate from table to table with genuine energy, breaking down complex concepts into actionable strategies that attendees can implement immediately. Their "fun" and "energetic" sessions create a vibrant community atmosphere where participants network, engage in activities, and leave feeling "empowered" and "confident" in their roles as directors and educators.

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Participants gained actionable strategies for improving communication with employees and parents.
Attendees felt empowered with increased confidence in their roles as directors and educators.
Many participants developed a clearer understanding of how to expand their childcare programs effectively.
Attendees learned practical time management skills to prioritize tasks and manage their workload more efficiently.

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Kate and Carrie's Bio

Kate Woodward Young, M.Ed., and Carrie Casey are industry veterans with over 55 years of combined experience supporting early childhood leaders and business owners. As co-founders of a director credentialing program launched in 2002, they’ve trained thousands of childcare directors and developed programs for teachers and parents alike. Hosts of a popular podcast with over 250 episodes and authors of six books, Carrie and Kate are passionate advocates for the childcare community, offering practical training and resources to help early learning leaders build sustainable, thriving programs. Learn more at www.kateandcarrie.com

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Kate and Carrie Offers the Following Talks

Don't Chase The Monkey

Recognize when they’re chasing someone else’s monkey — and how it derails their leadership.
Apply the Six Rules of Monkey Management to delegate more effectively and protect their priorities
Shift from reactive to intentional leadership — leading with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

How to Put Butts in the Seats: Smart Budgeting for Childcare Marketing

You'll walk away with a clear, actionable budget tailored to your program's size and goals—so you know exactly how much to spend, where, and why.
Cut through the noise and discover which marketing channels truly work for childcare—so you can stop wasting money and start seeing consistent enrollment growth.
Learn how to measure the impact of your marketing spend with easy-to-use tools—so you can make smarter decisions every month and scale what’s working.