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About this Site

LeadershipConnectionForChildCare.com is a resource for leaders in the child care industry who are serious about creating a dynamic, positive and productive environment for working and learning.

This site is a collective resource of knowledge gained after helping hundreds of child care leaders transform their staff from being unmotivated and stressed out to being positive, productive and functioning as a dynamic, cohesive team.

You'll find a wealth of valuable tips and resources all aimed at helping you to have the most successful child care program possible.

All information on this site is real world, applicable experience that you can take advantage of to make your child care program as successful as possible.

Julie Bartkus is the president and founder of Motivate Teachers as well as the founder of the Leadership Connection for child care professionals. Motivate Teachers is an internationally known company that helps child care professionals create dynamic, positive, and productive environments for working and learning through customized keynote presentations, workshops, coaching and consulting services. Visit www.motivateteachers.com for more information.

Do you ever wish you had a lifeline to other child care leaders who have successfully overcome the challenges you're dealing with today?
Have you ever felt just frustrated not knowing how to best handle a situation with your staff or parents or children in your care? Are you ever filled with anxiety about a situation or c . . . keep reading
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 TESTIMONIALS

"I was completely floored by the material. The information is 100% useful."

Alice Alvarez, Director,
Blessed Sacrament Academy


"It should be mandatory that every child care have this!"

Nancy Dempsy, Owner,
Norwood Early Learning Center


"This is the best money spent."

Cori Berg, Director,
Dallas, Texas


"My membership helps me solve problems at the tips of my fingers."

Helen Arthur, Supervisor
School-Age Program


"Membership to this site is the best investment I've made."

Nancy Dempsy, Owner,
Norwood Early Learning


"There's not one topic that's been discussed that I haven't been able to use."

Sonya Raymond, Owner,
Apple Tree


"When I first took over the center, staff were beginning to look for other jobs and wouldn't recommend the center to friends or family for jobs or childcare. Now, I have people calling me and emailing me for work and child care openings. I feel like I've built the foundation for a successful business. I apologize for the length of this, but I am very excited about all of this... I look forward to future CDs and newsletters."

Kathy Monahan, Owner
Massachusetts


"I must say that seeing your CDs in my mailbox each month has really made a difference in my life and often helped me get through."

Cori Berg, Director,
Dallas, Texas

 

"I’ve been a member for 5 years and I’ve found the Leadership Connection to be a valuable resource, especially as a professional development resource for directors in the administration world."

Shirley Ritter,
Kids First



"I’ve learned so much through the Leadership Connection! Julie offers a unique service to our industryit is extremely valuable."

Jean Hawks, Director,
Fort Hill Child Dev. Ctr.

 


"Great information for training! I would highly recommend the Leadership Connection.”

Kim Maine, Director
Sunshine Child Development

 


"It’s an excellent product, I listen to my CDs in my car, and find them to be good for my own ongoing, professional development.”

Jeanne Thomas
TRC Associates

 


“Great site, I’m enjoying it very much! I’m on it nearly every day”

Erica Farney, Director,
The Compass School

 



“What a wealth of information. If my program didn't pay for my membership, I would pay for it myself. It's that good.”

Hope Wharton,
Executive Director

 


“I love the Leadership Connection for child care! I've found it to be of phenomenal help to me!”

Tanya Gifford, Director,
Kid's Round-Up