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The Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood Education

 Strengthening Leaders.  Empowering Educators.  Transforming Early Childhood.
LeadWell Program
 Supporting the Leaders Who Support Everyone Else 
 
Child Care Administrators
Collaborative Coaching Session at the Office

One-on-one

Business
Coaching

Our Child Care Business Coaching is here to meet you right where you are. Each session is focused on the topic that matters most to you—whether that’s staffing challenges, financial questions, family engagement, or streamlining daily operations. You set the agenda, and together we’ll explore practical strategies, tools, and encouragement so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Coaching is flexible, supportive, and tailored to provide you with exactly what you need in the moment.

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In-Depth

Business
Consulting

Our Child Care Consulting Services take a deeper dive into your business as a whole. We look at the big picture—your systems, operations, and long-term goals—and provide tailored solutions to help you strengthen your foundation and grow with confidence. Consulting is about creating lasting change. With a more hands-on, strategic approach, we work alongside you to solve complex challenges and put sustainable systems in place so your childcare program thrives for years to come.

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A Path Forward

The Center Recovery Program

Running a child care center isn't always easy, especially when you're navigating financial pressures, declining enrollment, staffing concerns, or day-to-day operational struggles. Through our Center Recovery Program, we come alongside you to take a closer look at what's happening, uncover the root causes, and develop practical, realistic solutions tailored to your center's needs. Together, we'll focus on addressing your most pressing challenges and creating a clear path toward greater stability and long-term sustainability.

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Great leadership doesn’t happen by accident — it is cultivated through intentional growth and consistent support. As a child care administrator, you carry the heart of the program every day. You are managing people, personalities, policies, and problems — all while creating an environment where children and educators can flourish.

The LeadWell Program equips you with the skills and confidence to lead strong teams, streamline operations, and steward resources with excellence. You’ll learn how to coach and empower your staff, design systems that reduce stress and increase quality, and build budgets that support sustainability without sacrificing mission.

Most importantly, you’ll discover how your mindset, communication, and leadership presence influence every classroom — and every child’s experience. When you LeadWell, your team performs with passion, families feel supported, and quality becomes the standard.

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Option 1: Virtual Coaching

Our Child Care Business Coaching is designed to give you focused, flexible support whenever you need it most. Each session is built around the topic that matters to you—whether it’s staffing, finances, parent communication, or daily operations.
You set the agenda, and together we’ll explore practical strategies, tools, and encouragement so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Coaching is flexible, supportive, and designed to meet you right where you are.

Option 2: Virtual Consulting

Our Child Care Consulting Services take a deeper look at the big picture of your business. We’ll explore your systems, operations, and long-term goals, then provide tailored solutions to strengthen your foundation and set you up for sustainable growth.

Consulting is more strategic and hands-on, offering guidance that goes beyond one challenge at a time. Together, we’ll build the systems and structure your program needs to thrive for years to come.

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Option 3: Center Recovery Program

 

Our Center Recovery Program is designed for child care centers facing serious challenges that require more immediate, focused, and hands-on support. Whether you're struggling with financial pressures, declining enrollment, staffing difficulties, or operational concerns, we'll work alongside you to understand what's happening, identify the root causes, and develop practical solutions tailored to your center's needs.

Recovery goes beyond traditional coaching and consulting by bringing support directly into your center, where we can take a closer look at daily operations, address pressing concerns, and help put solutions into action. Together, we'll create a realistic path forward, with a focus on helping your center move toward greater stability and long-term sustainability.

 

Coaching

Best for quick problem-solving or targeted guidance

$297

Schedule Session
  • up to 90 minutes of 1:1 coaching
  • Follow-up notes with key takeaways
  • Action steps you can implement right away
  • Resource recommendations tailored to your needs
  • One email follow-up

Consulting

Ideal for providers who want deeper support and accountability over time

$597/m

Discovery Call
  • Monthly membership, cancel anytime
  • Two 75-minute, 1:1 consultations per month
  • Step-by-step strategies customized for your needs
  • Accountability check-ins between sessions
  • Email and text support for quick questions
  • Tools & templates to simplify your next steps

Center Recovery

On-site help for struggling centers trying to find their way forward

$9997

Discovery Call
  • 3 half days (3-4 hrs) of onsite observations
  • Direct observation of your program in action
  • Ten 60-minute 1:1 coaching sessions
  • Pre-Visit: Center Success Planning Session
  • Post-Visit: Center Growth Review Session
  • One-year actionable plan for accomplishing suggested goals
  • A written summary with recommendations for improvement
  • Independent parent feedback
  • Independent staff feedback