Setting Educators Up for Success: Why Training, Support, & Competency Matter

Описание: 🍽️ Lunch & Learn Replay | January 7, 2026

Setting Educators Up for Success: Why Training, Support, and Competency Matter

In this Lunch & Learn session, we explore what it really takes to support educators in today’s childcare landscape — and why training that sticks is more important than ever in 2026.

In this session, you’ll learn:
How effective training and competency-based support improve program quality and educator retention
Practical, realistic ways to support educators without adding more to your workload
Why meaningful professional development strengthens compliance, confidence, and long-term success

Whether you’re a childcare owner, director, or leader, this session is packed with actionable insights you can apply right away.

Hosted by Krystal Churcher: Trusted childcare advocate, operator, and policy leader.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:07 – Intro & Session Overview
01:48 – Why Training, Support, & Competency Matter
02:50 – The Big Idea
03:38 – Why Competency Matters
05:23 – Training & Support
06:56 – Professional Development Improves Quality
08:41 – Retention & Compliance
09:51 – Resources & Next Steps