Webinar

Featuring Evelyn Knight, CEO & Founder of Child Care Business Professionals Watch the full webinar replay here. The world of work is being rewritten in real time, and child care is not exempt from the disruption. We were thrilled to welcome Evelyn Knight, Founder of Child Care Business Professionals and nationally recognized ECE leader, for this timely and thought-provoking session bringing fresh perspectives, real-world experience, and insights built specifically for the chi

Watch the full webinar replay here. The childcare industry is in a moment of real pressure. Demand hasn't disappeared, but enrollment has gotten harder, and the gap between families knocking on your door and families walking through it keeps widening. We were thrilled to welcome our own Jared Hall, CEO and Founder of IntelliKid Systems, for this candid and data-driven session on what's actually happening in the market, and what to do about it. Drawing on macro industry data,

Leading a team in early education has never been easy, but lately it feels like something has fundamentally shifted . Expectations drift. Accountability gets uncomfortable. Hard conversations get pushed to tomorrow, and tomorrow again. We were so honored to welcome Beth Cannon , TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and leadership strategist with nearly three decades in early education, for this grounding and empowering session. In celebration of the launch of her new book, Tran

When we think about our digital first impression, most of us picture our website. But for many parents searching for childcare, the Google Business Profile comes first. That's why we were thrilled to welcome Gwendolyn Guarino and Molly Rutty, the marketing experts from Rose Marketing Solutions, for this eye-opening webinar. With practical, childcare-specific advice, Gwen and Molly walked directors and owners through how to turn their Google Business Profile into one of their

A great first impression doesn't happen by accident. For most childcare centers, that impression starts the moment a family tries to learn more about your program or sign up for a tour. A clunky, outdated, or hard-to-find form can cost you enrollments before you ever get the chance to connect. In this webinar, we showcased IntelliKid Systems' brand-new Web Forms release and showed exactly how a well-built form can become one of your most powerful enrollment tools. Here's What

At IKS Academy, we believe strong leadership is the foundation of every successful child care program, and it starts with leading yourself first. That’s why we were excited to welcome Sara Schreiner, CEO of ChildMYnder, for our recent webinar. With her signature boldness and honesty, Sara shared inspirational strategies to help child care directors, owners, and educators lead with greater clarity, purpose, and confidence. If you missed the session or want a quick recap, here

Enrollment rarely comes down to just “not enough leads.” More often, it’s also inconsistent follow-up, unclear handoffs, and bottlenecks that keep families from moving forward. In this interactive webinar, our IKS experts Kaia Gallop, Director of Client Strategy, and Karen Blatter, Director of Training and Enterprise Strategy, shared practical ways to start 2026 with a clear plan and a system that supports it. Here’s What We Covered: Using reporting to identify where leads st

Running a preschool means wearing many hats, and when growth takes center stage it’s easy to lose sight of the financial fundamentals that truly drive success. With the right systems, data, and financial clarity in place, childcare leaders can confidently build centers that are both mission-driven and financially strong. In the following IKS Academy webinar, Back to Basics: How to Make More Money and Pay Less Tax , we learned from Michael A. Blanco, CPA, preschool owner, and

Navigating enrollment conversations can feel overwhelming when you're balancing systems, team responsibilities, and a constant flow of parent inquiries. Our recent IKS Academy webinar focused on providing a clearer path forward that strengthens relationships, reduces repetitive work, and builds confidence throughout every lead’s journey. The webinar was led by Nikkie Handy, a seasoned Franchise Business Coach with more than 25 years of experience across nearly every role in