06/30/2026
We just got off a really fun podcast recording with Kate Woodward Young over at Childcare Conversations — and we have to say, this one hits close to home.
We talked about something every director deals with but nobody really talks about: what happens when a family walks in for a tour and the space just… doesn't land the way it should.
It's not always about a full renovation. Sometimes it's a rug. A storage unit. A defined reading corner instead of a pile of bins.
Small things. Big difference.
We also shared a story about a client we talked OUT of spending $10,000 they didn't need to spend — because their space simply couldn't hold everything on their list. Most suppliers would've let that order go through. That's just not how we operate.
Episode 357 of Childcare Conversations is live today. Give it a listen — we think you'll hear something that changes how you look at your space.
Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19373822
Ready to talk about your space? Schedule a free 15-minute assessment: https://calendar.app.google/6MSNVnLWo8zQGNLT6
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