Daycare Chronicles 101

The Daycare Chronicles 101 Podcast with Tonya Muhammad brings real stories and strategies for child care providers and parents. With over 35yrs as a provider, author and CEO of her own consulting company. There is also a segment called The Provider Lounge where providers come together to share & discuss the world of Early Childhood Education. Daycare Life Un-Filtered!!

The Evolution Of Child Care 08/25/2025

The Evolution Of Child Care This week we dive into the evolution of child care and the challenges providers face today. We will discuss the social and emotional impact of children entering TK, Early Headstart & Headstart and also how caregiving is curriculum. The hosts touch on available trainings like PITC and California Teaching Pyramid for Family Child Care Providers. We also touched on mental health care for providers, parent expectations, and the reality of competing with" FREE" while still investing in professional development. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/37954590

Shannon Estrin MA.ED 07/15/2025

Shannon Estrin MA.ED In this episode of Daycare Chronicles 101, we sit down with Shannon Estrin—autism specialist, mental health coach, and advocate for neurodivergent children. With a master’s in education and a heart for inclusion, Shannon brings real talk and real tools. This is one episode you don’t want to miss. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/37419845

Provider Lounge Introduction 06/26/2025

Provider Lounge Introduction The Provider Lounge is a segment of the Daycare Chronicles 101 Podcast, created by Tonya Muhammad. It’s a space where experienced family child care providers and early childhood professionals come together for real, unfiltered conversations about the industry. Topics include the challenges of running a daycare, navigating policies and regulations, managing burnout, building professional confidence, and uplifting one another through shared stories. Featuring voices of Katrina Williams, Zakiyyah Baez, Ineeze Gainey, and Tashina Johnson, the goal is to inform, inspire, and empower providers—one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/37170580

That Five Dollars He Left On the Dresser! 05/21/2025

That Five Dollars He Left On the Dresser! In this heartfelt episode, I share the true story behind the $5 bill that changed the course of my life. As a young mother with three children and one on the way, I woke up to find that my husband at that time had left for work and left $5 on the dresser for the day. At that moment, I felt completely defeated, overhelmed, and unsure of how I was going to make it. But that moment lit a fire in me that I didnt know I had. That $5 became the turning poing that led me to discover my purpose and passion. It was the beginning of my journey of what would later become a successful business built on strength, faith and a love for children. This episode is about struggle, resilience, and finding your calling when life forces you to rise. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/36662605

Critical Conversations w/ Dominique Ellis / CEO Of Educated Mindz 01/23/2023

Critical Conversations w/ Dominique Ellis / CEO Of Educated Mindz In this episode i had the honor of having an amazing conversation with Mrs. Dominique Ellis a second generation Child Care Center Owner and CEO of her company Educated Minds. We talked about how her beautiful mother went from a family daycare provider to center owner & how Dominique has excelled in life while having dyslexia and losing her father at an early age. Marrying her childhood friend and writing a book about the loss of her father as a child. This conversation is full of love, laughter and some tears... Dominique is a young woman with an old soul... She is very wise and business savvy. Her company Educated Mindz is very successful as she offers trainings in all aspects of the business of Childcare. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/25693893

Provider Check-In 2023 01/21/2023

Provider Check-In 2023 This episode is a conversation with providers from all over the country in the Daycare Chronicles 101.2 Clubhouse weekly meeting room. Topics discussed are: The new T-K & Early Headstart Programs affecting Family Daycare. Sick Children in 2022 Crayola Parties in February /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/25686969

The Relationship Between Parents And Providers 04/07/2022

The Relationship Between Parents And Providers This episode discusses how important it is to have effective communication between the Parent and Provider to aid in preventing any possible misunderstandings about contracts , care of their child and expectations while the child is in your care. Providers also shared about having a child in your care that you may not be able to meet the needs of. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/22719665

Count Your Blessings of 2021 02/04/2022

Count Your Blessings of 2021 This episode is about the struggles and wins of 2021 with providers. We must count our Blessings especially within this Pandemic. Daycare Providers are not only Essential but also Necessary. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/22026908

Interview with Science Teacher Mom 07/05/2021

Interview with Science Teacher Mom Science Teacher Mom (Medinah Muhammad) is a High School Science Teacher that has turned her love of science, teaching, and most importantly the love of being a mom into a Successful Business. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/19709870

Self Care , Mindfulness For Educators w/ Special Guest Megan Sweet AKA " The Awakening Educator" 06/18/2021

Self Care , Mindfulness For Educators w/ Special Guest Megan Sweet AKA " The Awakening Educator" This episode talks about Self Care & Mindfulness for educators with my special guest Megan Sweet "The Awakening Educator" /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/19526396

How Covid Changed The Way I Do Things In Daycare 04/12/2021

How Covid Changed The Way I Do Things In Daycare This Episode is about how I began to notice a difference in the children's behavior's due to the effect of Covid on the world and all of the changes in our daily lives. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/18686711

The Uniqueness Of Family Daycare 04/05/2021

The Uniqueness Of Family Daycare This episode is about how Family Daycare Providers are unique in the ways that they run and set-up their daycare homes, as well as meet the needs of the communities that we live in. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/18610403

Ms. Tonya's Gems 02/22/2021

Ms. Tonya's Gems This episode is about the daycare parents, children, meal presentation tips. Also the Netflix show "Bookmarks" . /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/18040787

Resources And Tips For Parents Of Children On The Spectrum During Covid-19 12/22/2020

Resources And Tips For Parents Of Children On The Spectrum During Covid-19 This episode is providing valuable information to parents of children that are in the Regional Center System that have been diagnosed with Autism, Developmental Delays ,Behavioral Diagnosis. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/17286563

Covid-19 Cases In Daycare 12/13/2020

Covid-19 Cases In Daycare Special Guest Ms. Safiyyah shares her experience with Covid-19 Cases in her Daycare /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/17177102

The Impact Of Covid-19 On Providers 10 Months Later 12/07/2020

The Impact Of Covid-19 On Providers 10 Months Later This episode is about the rising numbers of Covid cases in California and the affect that it is having on Providers and advice on updating your contracts to cover yourselves. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/17096483

Being an Essential Business During A Pandemic 05/20/2020

Being an Essential Business During A Pandemic This Podcast is a Zoom Meeting with daycare providers discussing how Covid-19 is affecting them and their business. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/14499584

Safe Sleep Practices 02/17/2020

Safe Sleep Practices This episode is about reducing the chances of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrom) in infants. Safe Sleep is a movement! Nothing should be in the crib/playpen/bassinet when the baby is sleeping. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/13185011

Finding Balance In Your Life As A Provider 10/20/2019

Finding Balance In Your Life As A Provider This episode is about the need for balance in a provider/caregivers life. We juggle business, personal & family and it can take a toil on us. Why Self Care is important. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/11707760

Daycare Chronicles 101 10/20/2019

Daycare Chronicles 101 This episode is about the need for balance in a provider/caregivers life. We juggle business, personal & family and it can take a toil on us. Why Self Care is important. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/11707757

Resource & Referral Agency/Special Guest A Retired Crystal Stairs Employee 09/13/2019

Resource & Referral Agency/Special Guest A Retired Crystal Stairs Employee This episode is about what the Resource & Referral Agencies have to offer parents and providers. Our special guest Granny is a retired employee of Crystal Stairs That worked in that department for over 30 years. Healthy Snack Tip... Re-cap of weekly chronicles /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/11236664

Guest Host Teacher Sha Sha/ Family Daycare vs Center-based 08/24/2019

Guest Host Teacher Sha Sha/ Family Daycare vs Center-based The differences & similarities of Family Daycare vs Center Based Childcare with my special guest Teacher Sha Sha. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/10982765

Questions to ask a potential provider 08/10/2019

Questions to ask a potential provider This episode is full of information for the parent to ask a potential provider . Healthy Snack Tip . Resources on where to buy supplies for the daycare. Networking within your communities... /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/10847834

Special Guest Ms. Ikwo from the Regional Center 07/31/2019

Special Guest Ms. Ikwo from the Regional Center This episode is about children that may be on the Autism Spectrum and services to help parents and providers. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/10731191

Disaster Preparedness 07/21/2019

Disaster Preparedness Disaster Preparedness Tips, How to look for a daycare & Healthy Snack Tip /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/10596551

DCFS in Family Childcare/Guest Host Ms. Shannon 07/14/2019

DCFS in Family Childcare/Guest Host Ms. Shannon This episode is about DCFS and the children that are in family daycare. Guest Host Shannon is a DCFS Employee and former Pre-school Teacher. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/10510730

Baby Walkers 07/07/2019

Baby Walkers This episode is about why walkers are not allowed in daycare. Healthy Snack Option, Positive Praise... /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/10426853

Things that happen in Family Daycare 07/02/2019

Things that happen in Family Daycare Daycare Chronicles 101 is about being a Family Daycare Provider for over 25yrs . I am sharing real life events that have happened in the daycare industry. Come along for the ride and prepare to laugh until you cry sometimes.. If you don't want to be a Chronicle then don't do it. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/10366877

Sick Childcare, Healthy Meals, Outdoor Play 06/30/2019

Sick Childcare, Healthy Meals, Outdoor Play This episode is about sick children in daycare, healthy meals & Outdoor Playtime /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/10342649

Introduction to Daycare Chronicles 101 06/26/2019

Introduction to Daycare Chronicles 101 This is Podcast about the daily activities and events that happen in family daycare from a Licensed Providers point of view. /episode/index/show/daycarechronicles101/id/10304345

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