E228 Essential Coverage Strategies to Safeguard Your Child Care Center with Blake Sanders
Release Date: 09/23/2025
E238 Building a Strong Team in a Competitive Hiring Market with Robin Harris
Child Care Genius Podcast
If you’ve ever wondered why some child care businesses keep strong teams, even in a tough hiring market, while others feel like they’re constantly starting over, this episode is for you. Tune in as Sindye Alexander, COO of Child Care Genius, fills in for Brian and Carol and sits down with Robin Harris, owner of Exceptional Scholars Leadership Academy and a longtime Child Care Genius University member who has officially joined the Child Care Genius team as a coach. Listen in as Robin shares her journey from public school education into opening her own center in 2018, and why she...
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E237 - Smooth Operations, Stronger Results: Mastering Systems and Compliance with Faith Yocum
Child Care Genius Podcast
Strong systems can work wonders for your business—turning daily chaos into calm, improving consistency, and freeing up time for growth. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, CCG COO Sindye Alexander steps in as guest host for a powerful conversation with Faith Yocum, owner of Six Little Ducks Childcare Centers in Buffalo, NY, and Vice President of Coaching and Business Development at Child Care Genius. Together, they dive deep into how smart systems, solid processes, and clear expectations can help your center run more efficiently and operate smoothly—even when you’re not...
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E236 The Realities of Expansion: Balancing Growth and Relationships in Child Care with Jessica Kelley
Child Care Genius Podcast
Expanding your child care business is more than just adding another location—it’s about growing your impact, your leadership, and your heart for families. In this week’s episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, special host Sindye Alexander, COO of Child Care Genius, fills in for Brian and Carol Duprey to chat with Jessica Kelley, a seasoned child care owner from Clarksville, Tennessee. With over 23 years of experience and a second location now underway, Jessica shares her story of growth, community connection, and leadership grounded in relationships. Listen in as Sindye...
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E235 - The Big Reveal: Announcing the Child Care Legacy Conference with Brian Duprey
Child Care Genius Podcast
What does it look like to build a legacy in child care—and are you creating one without even realizing it? Tune in to this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast as Brian Duprey steps behind the mic for a special message while continuing to recover from open-heart surgery. He shares heartfelt gratitude for the support he’s received and gives listeners an important update you won’t want to miss. In this episode, Brian unveils exciting details about the newly renamed Child Care Genius Legacy Conference—formerly Child Care Genius LIVE—and why this event is unlike anything else...
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E234 Scaling with Heart: Building a Child Care Business that Grows with Purpose with Christine McNally
Child Care Genius Podcast
Growth often starts with a hard moment—and what you do next can change everything. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Sindye Alexander, COO of Child Care Genius, sits down with Christine McNally, owner of Under the Magic Pine Tree in Nevada and business coach with Child Care Genius University. Christine shares how a personal experience as a parent led her to open her first center and how her passion for the Reggio-inspired approach has shaped her leadership and fueled her expansion to three thriving schools. Tune in as Christine discusses navigating COVID shutdowns,...
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E234 Scaling with Heart: Building a Child Care Business that Grows with Purpose with Christine McNally
Child Care Genius Podcast
Growth often starts with a hard moment—and what you do next can change everything. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Sindye Alexander, COO of Child Care Genius, sits down with Christine McNally, owner of Under the Magic Pine Tree in Nevada and business coach with Child Care Genius University. Christine shares how a personal experience as a parent led her to open her first center and how her passion for the Reggio-inspired approach has shaped her leadership and fueled her expansion to three thriving schools. Tune in as Christine discusses navigating COVID shutdowns,...
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E233 Resilience, Recovery, and Renewed Purpose: A Special Message from our Founder Brian Duprey
Child Care Genius Podcast
What do you do when life gives you a second chance—and how do you make it count? In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, host Brian Duprey returns to the microphone just weeks after surviving major open-heart surgery. With honesty, faith, and gratitude, he shares his journey through recovery and the powerful lessons it revealed about courage, perspective, and purpose. Tune in as Brian opens up about his experience and how it changed the way he views life, leadership, and success. His reflections go beyond recovery—they offer a meaningful...
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E232 The Power of Connection: Growing Your Child Care Business Through Community with Diane Bronco
Child Care Genius Podcast
What does it really take to grow from one thriving child care center to four—and still have parents describing your program as a community of love? In this week’s episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, special host Sindye Alexander (filling in for Brian and Carol Duprey) sits down with Diane Bronco, owner of World of Wonder Child Care Centers in New Jersey. With nearly two decades in the industry and a fourth center opening soon, Diane shares how she built a reputation rooted in connection, trust, and authentic relationships with families. Tune in as Diane opens up about her...
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E231 Resilience, Relationships, and the Realities of Running a Child Care Business with Billie Quiring
Child Care Genius Podcast
This week, Child Care Genius co-owner Sindye Alexander steps in as host for Brian and Carol Duprey to welcome Billie Quiring, owner of Billie’s Busy Kids Early Learning Centers in Washington State. Billie has grown her business from a small in-home program into three thriving centers that serve families with heart, purpose, and a deep sense of community. Her journey offers a real-world look at the challenges and triumphs that come with expanding a business while staying true to your mission. Together, Sindye and Billie dive into the realities of leadership in early...
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E230 Brian’s Health Update and What’s Ahead for the CCG Podcast with Brian Duprey
Child Care Genius Podcast
In this special episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, host Brian Duprey steps away from the usual interviews and training to share a deeply personal message with listeners. After more than 230 episodes filled with insight, laughter, and learning, Brian opens up about a health challenge that requires him to take a temporary break. Tune in as Brian speaks candidly about a condition he’s managed since birth, the procedure he’ll soon be facing, and why it’s time to pause his usual role on the show. In his familiar, hopeful way, he offers a glimpse into both the challenge and the...
info_outlineWhat if one overlooked licensing violation could cost your child care center thousands of dollars in insurance premiums? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol sit down with Blake Sanders from Aleaf Insurance to dig deep into the realities of today’s child care insurance market. From rising rates to new underwriting practices, this conversation uncovers what every child care owner needs to know right now.
Tune in as Blake explains how licensing deficiencies directly impact insurance costs, why small administrative oversights can lead to big financial consequences, and how centers can protect themselves with proactive strategies. You’ll hear real examples of how insurance companies evaluate child care programs and the key factors they’re watching closely.
Listen in as Brian and Blake break down the “must-have” policies for child care businesses—like employment practices liability, hired and non-owned auto, student accident coverage, and umbrella protection. These aren’t just line items on a policy—they’re safeguards that empower owners and directors to lead with confidence, protect their teams, and shield their businesses from devastating financial risk.
Join us for this essential discussion filled with expert insights, practical tips, and candid stories from the field. If you own or operate a child care center, this episode will help you see insurance not as a burden, but as a powerful tool to protect what you’ve built and give you peace of mind. Don’t miss this conversation that could save your business tens of thousands of dollars down the road.
To Contact Blake Sanders:
ALEAF Insurance, Specializing in child care insurance
(972) 754-8595
https://www.aleafinsurance.com/child-care
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