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What if the real problem is not that good teachers are impossible to find—but that something inside your program is making it difficult for them to stay?

In this episode, Erica Saccoccio challenges childcare leaders to look beyond job postings, callouts, and constant hiring. She explores how workplace culture, communication, expectations, support, onboarding, and leadership practices can quietly create what looks like a staffing problem.

Before you hire another person, it may be time to take an honest look at what your current team is experiencing. This episode will help you identify where the real gaps may be and what you can begin changing today to build a workplace where strong educators want to stay.

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