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The $10 lease secret

Mary Hornbeck bought her second childcare center for $10 — and it taught her the negotiating question she still uses today. Real lease lessons for directors. ...more

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September 14, 2026•4 min read

How to Stay Steady When Nothing Goes as Planned

Directors don't need to eliminate the unexpected — they need to get steady again, faster, each time it hits. A preview of the three FrogStreet sessions Kate's bringing this year, on staying grounded w... ...more

Conference

July 29, 2026•3 min read

Suppliers - Think Before You Buy

childcare supply vendor, personalized school supplies, US-made childcare furniture, The Neighborhood Childcare Conversations, North Star School Supply, childcare director resources, early childhood cl... ...more

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June 22, 2026•8 min read