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The Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood Education

Empowering Leaders. Equipping Teachers. Honoring God.
TeachWell Program
“Inspiring Leaders to Grow in Faith, Wisdom, and Impact"
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Turn Chaos into Calm

Classroom Management

Learn how to guide children with patience, structure, and heart. Discover strategies that transform challenging behaviors into teachable moments. Create a classroom where both children and teachers can thrive.

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Invest in You

Professional Growth & Self Reflection

Take time to reflect, recharge, and grow as an educator and leader. Learn tools to strengthen your skills, mindset, and classroom impact. Renew your passion for teaching while inspiring the children in your care.

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Stronger Together

Family Engagement

Turn families into partners who support children’s learning and growth. Learn tools to communicate effectively, build trust, and create shared goal . Strengthen the bridge between home and classroom to empower every child.

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Every Child Belongs

Inclusion & Diversity

Build classrooms where every child feels seen, valued, and celebrated. Explore practical ways to embrace differences while honoring each family's ideals. Foster a sense of belonging that supports growth, confidence, and connection.

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See Their Growth, Shape Their Future

Developmental Milestones

Understand the stages of physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Learn to observe, respond, and support each child’s unique growth. Gain confidence in helping children reach their full potential at every stage.

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Lead with Compassion

Emotional Safety

Understand the impact of early experiences on behavior and learning. Learn strategies to respond with empathy and create safe, nurturing classrooms. Support children’s emotional growth while fostering resilience and trust.

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Where Learning Feels Like Magic

Creative, Play-Based Learning

Discover ways to design intentional, playful learning experiences every day. Spark curiosity, imagination, and joy while meeting developmental goals. Bring creativity into lessons that engage children and inspire lifelong learning.

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Ignite a Love for Reading

Reading & Early Literacy

Bring language, letters, and stories to life in ways that captivate young learners. Learn research-based strategies to build early literacy skills with joy. Give every child the foundation they need for lifelong learning and confidence.

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Invest in Quality.  Grow with Confidence.

 

Our professional development experiences are fully approved under the Ohio Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) framework and align with the training requirements set by the Ohio Department of Education.  Whether delivered virtually, on-site, or in a full-day immersive format, each session is designed to meet Ohio’s standards for early childhood education, so your team earns credit, every participant increases competence, and your licensing status remains compliant.

Choose the format that fits your team, and let us equip your educators with practical strategies and instructional excellence that strengthen classrooms, support children, and honor your mission.

Proven Experience. Real Results.

Helping child care businesses grow stronger every step of the way.

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80+ Child Care Leaders Coached

From start-up centers to multi-site operations, we’ve guided owners through every stage of their journey—helping them navigate challenges, build confidence, and achieve measurable growth.

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1500+ Coaching Hours

We've spent more than 1,500 hours supporting childcare businesses.  Every hour spent is focused on empowering childcare leaders with the tools, strategies, and confidence to succeed.  Whether through personalized coaching or targeted consultations, we’re here to help you build a thriving business.

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Financial Planning & Budgeting

We’ve helped owners gain control of their finances by creating clear, sustainable budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and developing strategies that lead to long-term profitability.

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Staffing & HR Support

Hiring and retaining quality staff is one of the biggest challenges in childcare. We’ve assisted leaders in building strong teams through smart hiring practices, onboarding processes, and staff development plans that reduce turnover and improve morale.

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Marketing Strategies

Enrollment growth starts with visibility. Our guidance on digital marketing, social media, and community engagement has helped childcare businesses attract and retain families, boosting occupancy rates and revenue.

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Operational Excellence

Smooth operations are the backbone of any successful childcare program. We’ve worked with owners to implement systems for scheduling, compliance, and daily management, ensuring their centers run efficiently and effectively.

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Convenient | Interactive | Transformative

Virtual Training

Professional development should never feel out of reach.  Our virtual trainings provide the same high-quality content and interactive experience as our in-person sessions — with the flexibility your staff needs.  Teachers will enjoy live instruction, discussion, and practical tools that strengthen their classroom practices and elevate child outcomes — all from the comfort of their center or home.

Empower your educators to learn, grow, and lead with excellence — wherever they are.

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Hands-On | Personalized | Center-Specific Solutions

On-site, In-person

There’s nothing like growing together in the same room.  Our in-person trainings allow your entire staff to engage in collaborative learning, role-play, discussion, and reflective activities that directly connect to your center’s daily needs.
 
No observation or coaching — just impactful, ready-to-use professional development that equips every educator with shared standards and a refreshed passion for teaching.
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Immersive | Unified | Culture-Building

Full-Day, Center-Wide

Dedicate a full day to strengthening your entire center team — together. Our center-wide professional development days are designed as highly interactive workshops that include teaching, staff collaboration, hands-on activities, and mission-focused conversations. Your educators will walk away aligned in expectations, confident in their skills, and energized to provide consistent excellence across every classroom.

 

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Tell Us What You Need.   We’ll Build the Experience.

Let's Build a Better Classroom Together

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We believe training is most impactful when it’s tailored to the heart of your work. You choose the topics that matter, and we’ll create a professional development experience that aligns with your values and advances quality across every classroom. From design through SUTQ approval, we ensure your PD investment meets Ohio’s standards and supports lasting excellence.