The Business Of Early Childhood Education with Alethea Etinoff
Where early education meets unapologetic entrepreneurship. The Business of Early Childhood Education™ with Alethea Etinoff isn’t just a podcast. It’s a movement. This is the space for serious ECE professionals ready to build wealth, lead with authority, and shift the system from the inside out. Whether you’re running a center, scaling a home program, or launching your own consulting brand, you’ll get real insights, high-level strategy, and powerful truth from someone who’s living it. Just facts, focus, and the fuel you need to thrive in today’s childcare business landscape.
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Run your program like someone’s always watching because good leadership doesn’t wait for a warning.
Audits don’t create problems, they confirm them.
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In this Leadership Tip, I challenge ECE leaders to stop waiting for policy changes and focus on building sustainable strategies now.
In this episode, Alethea Etinoff shares why encouraging yourself is not optional. When the recognition doesn't come, your own record of wins becomes the reminder that you are still building something powerful. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay connected to the movement.
In this episode I reflect on how the rise of AI is challenging all of us to adapt not just in business but in how we show up for ourselves. Pivoting is not weakness. It is wisdom especially when the world around us will not slow down.
I led the Director’s Nook and completely blanked on a topic I know well. This episode is about owning public failure, leading with honesty, and moving forward without shame.
Redundancy used to feel like busywork until I realized only 30% were following through and I needed a system that worked without me. In this episode, I share how automating redundancy became a game-changer for my early childhood business strategy.
If you're in early childhood education, your first step is understanding your state’s regulations. Compliance protects your license, your income, and your reputation—know the rules before you build.
Big changes are here for CACFP sugar guidelines, and they directly impact child care businesses. In this brief episode, Alethea Etinoff—Child Care Nutrition Professional (CCNP) and early childhood business strategist—shares what every child care owner needs to know to stay compliant and protect their reimbursements.
Ideal for those managing CACFP participation in early learning settings, this two-minute update cuts through the nois...
In this episode, I’m breaking down the power of having strong systems in place especially for early childhood educators and entrepreneurs who wear all the hats. Whether you’re stepping away for a day or scaling for growth, your business should still work for you. Systems help you reduce stress, maintain consistency, and build with intention. Let’s talk about how to put the right ones in place.
Too many educators are leaving money on the table by skipping CACFP. In this episode, I break down why the food program is still one of the most underused tools for building sustainability in early education—and how to stop missing out.
In this short episode, I share the real story behind BECEThreads™—how a simple idea turned into a powerful brand reminder. It’s not just merch, it’s movement. Let’s build something that lasts.
Today’s tip is all about streamlining. I’m sharing how shifting my process helped me stay compliant without the daily overwhelm.
In this short episode, I’m breaking down why I trademarked The Business of Early Childhood Education™—and why every serious entrepreneur should protect their brand.
If you’re building something with substance, someone will try to replicate it. This isn’t about ego—it’s about ownership. And if you're doing the work, your name deserves to be on it.
No fluff. Just strategy.
Too often, we wait for everything to be polished before we take action. But in this episode, I’m reminding you that imperfect progress is still progress—and sometimes showing up as you are is exactly what your business, your team, or your vision needs.
This is a quick but honest reflection for early learning leaders who are building something real and sustainable, even when the timing, lighting, or confidence isn’t ideal. Because p...
You call yourself a business owner—but are you really running a business, or just clocking in at your own job?
In this episode, I challenge the mindset that keeps too many entrepreneurs, especially in early childhood and service-based work, chained to the day-to-day. Ownership should come with freedom, not just responsibility.
If your business falls apart when you step away, it’s time to rethink how you’ve built it. Let’s talk abou...
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