Early Childhood Business Made Easy

Do you ever feel like your early childhood business is a well-rehearsed orchestra with one musician playing out of tune? Well, in today's episode, we're about to reveal the conductor's baton – the strategies that will transform your team into a harmonious ensemble, playing to your standards.

There are three pivotal strategies to empower early childhood business owners and operators in getting their teams to meet their standards. Building a team that embodies your vision takes time and patience, but the results are well worth it.

These strategies, when implemented, not only enhance team performance but also pave the way for a thriving early childhood business, providing more time and freedom for owners and operators.

By implementing some of these strategies, you'll not only create a team that meets your standards but one that thrives alongside you. Remember, it's about nurturing your team's growth and fostering an environment of shared values. Your journey to a thriving early childhood business starts with these strategies, so go ahead and put them into action.

In this episode, you'll discover the transformative power of clear communication, training, and leading by example in your early childhood business. The key benefit you'll gain is the ability to cultivate a team that not only meets but exceeds your standards. By implementing these strategies, you'll unlock the potential for a thriving and stress-free early childhood business, leaving you with more time and freedom to enjoy life beyond work.
We'll dive in to details so listen in!
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And if you haven’t already, join our ​Early Childhood CEO: A Community for Confident Early Childhood Operators Facebook Group​ for additional support and resources.
Resources:

• Early Childhood Business Operations Framework Flight Plan. It goes over the 6 Operations Profit Boosters that are essential to operating an EC business. Be sure to setting aside uninterrupted periods, you can optimize your concentration and accomplish more in less time. Here you will find an easy-to-implement tool to help you with this first strategy to help you reclaim your time.
  
• EC Business Revenue Roadmap Challenge – Boost your fall revenue by 30%! Join our EC Business Revenue Roadmap Challenge for 6 weeks of actionable plans. Streamline operations, build a strong foundation, and achieve year-long success. Learn practical EC Business Operations strategies now!

We help early childhood business owners ditch the chaos and lead with confidence. With actionable strategies and time-saving tools, you can grow your revenue, inspire your team, and create a thriving business—without sacrificing the life you love. Ready to make it happen?
Visit kelleypeake.com and take the first step toward your dream business today!

Have you ever felt like your day as an Early Childhood business owner/manager is spiraling out of control and there’s no way to get it back on track? If so, you’re not alone.
Many preschool, play cafe, childcare, enrichment program and other EC business owners/ managers experience days where they are struggling to stay motivated and organized amidst all their responsibilities. But the good news is that there are strategies you can use to take control and make sure your days are productive and energized. So how can you manage your day successfully as an Early Childhood business owner/manager?
I am excited to share some simple but effective strategies. These combined with my understanding and empathy for the role of an Early Childhood business owner/manager, I am hoping you will find success in your day-to-day tasks.

1. Cultivate Your Growth Mindset
2. Practice Self Care
3. Prioritize Task Management

Now it's your turn! You can conquer each day as a CEO, Confident Early Childhood Operator and stay motivated and energized all day. So what are you waiting for? Take control of your day and get ready to make a real difference in the lives of the young children and families you serve!
Are you ready? Let's dive in to learn more!
To help you get started on cultivating your growth mindset we created a free resource, The 5 Minute Gratitude Journal. If you are telling yourself you do not have time, start here! Just take 5 minutes each day and start training your mind for the success you deserve. You can find it at kelleypeake.com where the info on this episode is located.
Be sure to check out our new Work+Life Bundle where we teach you the process of planning your entire year so that you feel confident about reaching your goals AND having time off to enjoy your family, friends, and life outside the office. What I call a time+freedom lifestyle. I truly believe that when you plan with strategy and intent, you’re bound to have an even better year.

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We help early childhood business owners ditch the chaos and lead with confidence. With actionable strategies and time-saving tools, you can grow your revenue, inspire your team, and create a thriving business—without sacrificing the life you love. Ready to make it happen?
Visit kelleypeake.com and take the first step toward your dream business today!

Are you looking for more work+life balance? More time+freedom and making your life more manageable and fulfilling. There are ways to save time and manage your workload effectively. With the right tools and strategies, you can balance the demands of work, family and even find some much deserved time for yourself.
If you're able to successfully manage your daily tasks, you can focus on what really counts — your team, the families you serve, and creating a time+freedom lifestyle for yourself.
On the other hand, if you're constantly struggling with time management and don't have the support necessary to make the most of your day, you may end up feeling overwhelmed and not able to operate a successful EC business.
Today we discuss these 3 Amazing Time Saving Strategies:
1. Planning out your ideal week based on your quarterly goals.
2. Creating a start up and shut down plan that you can stick to.
3. The best ways to ask for help when needed.
Trying to figure out how to create more time in your day for the things that matter most can feel like a pipe dream. Don't let busyness and stress get in the way of that dream! Today I am providing some practical strategies so you can make the most of your time and focus on what YOU decide matters most.
Be sure to checkout a free resource we created for you, Planning Your Ideal Week Strategy Sheet.
Also, checkout our new Work+Life Bundle where we teach you the process of planning your entire year so that you feel confident about reaching your goals AND having time off to enjoy your family, friends, and life outside the office. What I call a time+freedom lifestyle. I truly believe that when you plan with strategy and intent, you’re bound to have an even better year.
Listen in to learn more!

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Connect with Kelley
Instagram: @kelleypeakecreative
Facebook: @peakecreative
We care about your opinion, so if you enjoy the podcast, make sure to follow, rate,

We help early childhood business owners ditch the chaos and lead with confidence. With actionable strategies and time-saving tools, you can grow your revenue, inspire your team, and create a thriving business—without sacrificing the life you love. Ready to make it happen?
Visit kelleypeake.com and take the first step toward your dream business today!

Are you looking for innovative ways to reach potential preschool, play cafe, childcare, enrichment programs, and other Early Childhood business potential families and improve the visibility of your EC business? If so, then listen on!

We will be exploring creative ideas on how to engage with prospective families and build brand loyalty. From leveraging digital marketing techniques like email campaigns, websites, and social media to tried-and-true methods such as word-of-mouth and engaging with the local community, you will learn how to effectively market your preschool, play cafe, childcare, enrichment program, or other EC business for maximum impact. Stop struggling to get noticed and start putting into practice these powerful strategies today!

We have all heard it... the only way to grow your enrollment or book more parties is through marketing. Like marketing is some sort of magic bullet that instantly adds zeros to your bank account numbers. I found when I stopped focusing on marketing and put my focus on relationship building, that's when those zeros started adding up!

Relationship building as your marketing strategy consists of 4 creative ways to connect with prospects, increase visibility and lose the marketing guilt.

1. Know Your Story and Share It Often to Build Relationships
2. Engage with Your Local Community
3. Word-of-Mouth Communication
4. Leverage Digital Marketing

By the end of this episode, you will have all the knowledge necessary to create a strategic relationship-building plan that works for your Early Childhood business. Let's dive in and unlock the potential of your EC business!

Be sure to download the Relationship Building Cheat sheet for reminders about things you know you should be trying and maybe some new ideas too.
I am also happy to share with you our WORK+LIFE Strategic Planning Bundle. I’m so excited about this exclusive planner and training! I wanted you to feel confident about planning out your new year. So, what better way than to plan alongside me? Together, we’ll go through the process of planning your new year so that you feel confident about reaching your goals AND having time off to enjoy your family, friends, and life outside of work. What I call a time+freedom lifestyle. I truly believe that when you plan with strategy and intent, you’re bound to have an even better year.
Listen in to learn more!

Want to learn more? Click here!
Connect with Kelley
Instagram: @kelleypeakecreative
Facebook: @peakecreative
We care about your opinion, so if you enjoy the podcast, make sure to follow, rate, and leave us a review!

We help early childhood business owners ditch the chaos and lead with confidence. With actionable strategies and time-saving tools, you can grow your revenue, inspire your team, and create a thriving business—without sacrificing the life you love. Ready to make it happen?
Visit kelleypeake.com and take the first step toward your dream business today!

Consistency is the key to providing a quality experience. But how do we ensure that and what is the key to making sure our team is on the same page?
When it comes to operating a preschool, playcafe, or other type of early childhood business, having well-developed standard operating procedures is essential. Strong SOPs help to ensure that all team members are on the same page in terms of how to handle day-to-day operations and procedures. They also provide a valuable reference point in the event that something goes wrong.

In today’s episode we share the Ultimate Guide to EC Business Standard Operating Procedures that will help you develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for your early childhood business.
I can honestly say that I LOVE my SOPs! I took a bit of time to write them when I first opened but have only had to change or update them a few times. The most recent was the unfortunate addition of the lock down drill.

These SOPs have saved me so much time!! I have every new team member review them while they are in training. When I sit down with them to make sure they are properly trained, that have already reviewed almost all that they need to know. So my time with them is focused on supporting their needs and questions, not explaining details.
Tune in to learn more!
Key points discussed

What exactly SOPs are? (03:48)
Why do you need SOPs for your EC business? (04:57)
SOPs can help you save time by eliminating the need for repeated training sessions (05:10)
Important tips and factors in developing your SOPs (06:02)
Benefits of having SOP in place for your EC business (09:50)
SOPs build trust and confidence among parents (10:30)

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Instagram: @kelleypeakecreative

Facebook: @peakecreative

We help early childhood business owners ditch the chaos and lead with confidence. With actionable strategies and time-saving tools, you can grow your revenue, inspire your team, and create a thriving business—without sacrificing the life you love. Ready to make it happen?
Visit kelleypeake.com and take the first step toward your dream business today!