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The Director"s Club

Noelle D"Intino

A podcast for child care center owners and directors. Business tips and resources to help you build enrollment, retain your best teachers, and getting your operating just how you want it.

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10:31

Turning PD into Practice: Helping Teachers Apply What...

The Director"s Club ·

2025/09/15

Effective Mentoring through Workshop Reflections: Simple Steps for Childcare EducatorsJoin Noelle as she shares three practical ways to mentor and develop less experienced teachers through reflection and action sheets, staff meeting brainstorms, and shared learning activities. Discover how these methods can foster collaborative problem-solving, build strong team dynamics, and enhance the effectiveness of professional development workshops. Listen now for actionable tips to create a more

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14:54

Building a Stronger Office Team: 5 Simple Systems...

The Director"s Club ·

2025/09/08

Behind every well-run child care center is a strong office team—but building one doesn’t happen by accident. In this episode, Noelle shares five simple but powerful systems that transform daily chaos into smooth operations. From setting the stage with quick admin check-ins to mentoring future leaders, you’ll discover practical ways to lighten your load, strengthen your leadership bench, and create consistency that benefits your entire center. We're expanding our child care center in 2026

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14:46

3 Financial Trends That Are Saving Early Education...

The Director"s Club ·

2025/09/04

While some childcare centers are struggling to survive, others are quietly implementing three game-changing financial strategies that are adding thousands to their bottom line each month. In this episode, Noelle shares the exact trends that transformed her center's financial stability—and why they're becoming the new baseline for professional childcare operations. What You'll Learn: Why eliminating discounts actually increased revenue by $3,400/month at ScribbleTime How digital billing

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15:06

How We Are Up-Leveling Our Rising Directors and...

The Director"s Club ·

2025/09/02

We're expanding our child care center in 2026 and we need to build up our rising leaders. We will need more assistant directors - lead teachers - an infant and toddler team! I've created leadership workshops for my rising leaders and I want to invite you and your team to join us!Take Back Your Day CLICK HERE - Free workshop on September 9th at 1:00 PM Eastern TimeLeadership Day CLICK HERE - For Child Care Cetner Directors; In-Person in Wrentham, Massachusetts on October 2nd 8:30 AM - 5

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25:00

Real Estate 101

The Director"s Club ·

2025/08/18

Ready to grow, relocate, or finally buy your center’s building? In this episode, Noelle shares the real, behind-the-scenes journey of transforming a historic downtown church into the new home of ScribbleTime. From due diligence and real estate scouting to SBA loan applications, code reviews, budgeting, and construction—this is your roadmap to navigating child care real estate expansion with confidence. Whether you're leasing, buying, or just dreaming, this episode is packed with practical

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13:26

Hiring Right: Red Flags To Watch For

The Director"s Club ·

2025/08/11

Ever felt the sting of hiring the wrong person? You're not alone. This episode dives into common red flags to watch for during childcare staff interviews. Learn about key interview questions and strategies to uncover true character and work ethic. Discover how to conduct effective working interviews and why trusting your gut can save you from potential headaches. Don't miss these essential tips to ensure your next hire is the right one for your center's future success.download My 7 Favorite

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10:47

The September Reset: How Starting Fresh Sets Your...

The Director"s Club ·

2025/08/04

In this episode, we unpack the biggest mindset shift your team needs before the new school year begins: these are not the same kids who left in June. I share lessons learned from my early days at ScribbleTime and why September should be all about connection, not correction. Tune in for real strategies to help your teachers reset expectations, build strong relationships, and create a calm, confident classroom culture from day one. Need help implementing what you heard today?We’ve got your

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12:52

Why Your Best Teacher is Thinking About Quitting (And...

The Director"s Club ·

2025/07/30

Have you ever had that sinking feeling when one of your favorite teachers sits down in your office and tells you they're thinking about leaving? In this episode, Noelle shares the wake-up call conversation that completely changed how she approached culture at ScribbleTime—and how you can avoid the same mistakes that almost cost her an amazing teacher. You'll discover why culture isn't something that just happens (it's created through your daily systems), how gossip and workplace tension are

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23:30

Intentional Summer Success

The Director"s Club ·

2025/07/21

Are you tired of having a mental list of half-finished projects that's longer than your arm? In this episode, Noelle tackles every director's biggest frustration: starting initiatives with the best intentions but never actually completing them because daily operations keep pulling you back into the chaos. From that staff handbook you started six months ago to the new enrollment system you researched but never implemented, Noelle gets real about why even the most organized directors struggle

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15:57

How We Transformed Teacher Observations

The Director"s Club ·

2025/07/14

In this episode, Noelle shares the powerful shift from compliance-driven observations to meaningful mentorship conversations that actually lead to teacher growth. Learn how a simple tweak in how you approach feedback can boost confidence, reduce burnout, and build a stronger teaching team — one conversation at a time. Dig deeper into Reflections and get the entire system I use during coaching week! We start on Wednesday, July 16th:

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24:05

This Changed EVERYTHING At My Center For The Better

The Director"s Club ·

2025/07/08

This Changed The Game At My CenterIn this episode, learn how a simple 20-minute monthly reflective practice can transform your child care center from reactive to proactive, isolated to collaborative, and burnt-out to fulfilled. The host shares firsthand experiences from her center to illustrate the powerful and lasting impacts of implementing systematic reflection among staff. Key insights include improving classroom transitions, identifying and addressing systemic issues, fostering

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6:24

Change Your Job Ad

The Director"s Club ·

2025/05/06

n this episode, Noelle from the Directors Club shares insights on crafting compelling job ads to attract better applicants in early education. She emphasizes the importance of making your job listing stand out by leading with what potential teachers care about, highlighting the experience rather than just responsibilities, and making the application process personal and inviting. Noelle also shares a success story of a revised job ad that led to multiple solid interviews and hires. Tune in

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7:30

Creating Lasting Habits

The Director"s Club ·

2025/04/29

n this episode, Noelle discusses actionable strategies to help make new habits stick without overhauling your entire life. She shares a personal story about a director who successfully incorporated a new habit by pairing it with an activity she enjoyed—getting coffee. Noelle outlines three main techniques: tying the habit to something you like, starting with small, manageable goals, and using visual cues. These methods help create consistency and make the process of forming new habits less

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11:41

Strategies for Managing Staff Time Clock Issues

The Director"s Club ·

2025/04/22

Noelle discusses effective strategies to prevent staff from abusing the time clock, a common issue that can lead to wasted money and time for directors. The episode provides practical solutions, such as setting clear time clock policies, using digital time tracking systems, enforcing break and overtime rules, and implementing a no-adjustment policy for time clock errors. The importance of accountability and communication with staff is emphasized to ensure fair and accurate time tracking

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8:54

Proactive Solutions for Common Parent Concerns

The Director"s Club ·

2025/04/15

In this episode, Noelle discusses the positive side of receiving parent complaints and introduces the concept of a clear parent expectation policy to reduce these complaints. She shares insights from her own experience of implementing a one-page document that covers common areas of confusion. The policy includes key topics like communication expectations, arrival and pickup procedures, health policies, behavior and discipline, payment and fees, classroom transitions, and more. By setting

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11:34

Navigating Tuition Increases

The Director"s Club ·

2025/04/08

We discuss the challenges of raising tuition fees for childcare centers and provides practical strategies to manage this necessary task. With insights from over 20 years of experience, the host outlines five essential steps to increase tuition without alienating families: setting the stage early, framing the increase as an investment, communicating clearly and confidently, sending regular reminders, and following up with gratitude and reinforcement. The episode emphasizes the importance of

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5:10

Find, Connect & Retain New Teachers

The Director"s Club ·

2025/04/07

Come join me LIVE for a workshop on April 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time - I'm also recording it for you! CLICK HERE TO GET MORE DETAILS ON THE WORKSHOP. Email me if you have questions missnoelle@scribbletime.netLooking forward to teaching and collaborating with everyone!

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13:44

Real Talk: Licensing Made Simple for Directors

The Director"s Club ·

2025/04/01

In this podcast episode, Noelle from the Director's Club discusses strategies for navigating licensing and regulations for childcare centers. Sharing her personal experiences, she emphasizes the importance of being prepared and implementing effective systems to avoid last-minute stress. She introduces the 'Childcare Success Map,' which categorizes tasks into money, administration, and people, and explains how to create a routine for managing these tasks. Noelle also suggests making use of

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15:07

Mastering Profitability: Essential Financial Tips for...

The Director"s Club ·

2025/03/25

In this episode, Noelle discusses key strategies for ensuring profitability in childcare centers. She emphasizes the importance of regularly reviewing financials, understanding true operational costs, and setting appropriate tuition rates based on these costs rather than just market comparisons. Sharing insights from her background in corporate finance, Noelle outlines steps for incorporating all expenses into a budget, calculating needed tuition rates, and effectively communicating the

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16:42

Setting the Stage for Enrollment Growth

The Director"s Club ·

2025/03/19

Enrollment challenges are a top concern for many child care center directors—but the good news is, you don’t have to rely on traditional marketing alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down smart, actionable strategies to help you attract families who are the right fit for your program.🎙️ What You’ll Learn:How to define and showcase what makes your center uniqueWays to turn parents into enthusiastic advocatesThe power of teacher expertise in building trustCommunity-based marketing

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