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 are some of the...

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 stall and refine...

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 CEO of Radius...