Child Care Success Academy Intensive
You Didn't Get Into Child Care to Spend Every Day Putting Out Fires
3 days. Real systems. Walk out with a plan you can execute Monday morning.
Boston, MA | July 16-18, 2026
You're covering classrooms because someone called in. Again.
You're watching enrollment dip while the center down the road posts a waitlist. You're lying awake running payroll numbers in your head. You're doing the work of three people and wondering when it gets easier.
Here's what nobody told you in your ECE program: running a child care center is running a business. And the business skills — the pricing, the hiring systems, the marketing that actually fills spots — none of that was in your training. That gap between your education and your daily reality has a name. We call it the Business Gap. And it's the reason talented, committed owners like you stay stuck.
This event closes that gap. In three days.
Why This Matters More Than Ever
Right now, most child care owners are working harder than ever but not seeing the results they want. They feel overwhelmed but are not making meaningful progress. They are stuck inside the business instead of leading it. And it is not because they are not capable. It is because they do not have the right structure, support, or strategy in place.
This Is What Changes Everything
At the Child Care Success Company, we have helped transform over 15,038 child care centers across the country and have worked directly with more than 37,596 owners. We have supported leaders in building businesses that create real freedom. Freedom to spend time with their families. Freedom to grow and expand. Freedom to build teams of A players who are engaged, committed, and excited to be part of the mission. And we are bringing that experience and those proven systems directly to you.
Which Path Brought You Here?
Growth
Your center is good. You want it to be THE center everyone talks about. You're ready to fill every spot, build a waitlist, and finally stop worrying about enrollment season.
Freedom
You built this business and now it owns you. You want it to run without you in the middle of every decision, every crisis, every classroom shortage. You want your life back.
Empire
You've mastered one location. You're ready to build a company — two centers, five centers, a legacy. You need the strategic blueprint and the peer network to scale without breaking.
What You'll Walk Out With
The Monday Morning You Stop Covering Classrooms
- A staff accountability system so clear your team knows exactly what to do — even when you're not in the building
- The inspection-readiness checklist that turns licensing visits from panic to paperwork
- A daily operations rhythm that runs without you holding every thread
Licensing visits should not feel stressful, reactive, or unpredictable. Yet for many owners, they still do. Inside this session, we will show you how to create systems and standards that keep your center consistently inspection ready without scrambling the week before a visit. You will learn how to build operational routines, staff accountability, and internal checks that make compliance part of your culture, not a last minute panic.
Teachers Who Stay and Parents Who Refer
- An emotional culture playbook that makes your best teachers feel seen — so they stop leaving for Amazon
- The parent experience framework that turns satisfied families into your enrollment engine
- Attachment-based practices that make your center the one parents talk about at pickup
The quality of your program is only as strong as the relationships your teachers are building every single day. If your team has fallen into a 'this is just a job' mindset, it shows up in the classroom experience and parents can feel it. We will walk you through how to coach and lead your staff to build real, meaningful attachments with children, create a stronger emotional culture inside your center, and elevate the overall experience families are having with your program.
A Waitlist Built on Reputation, Not Ads
- Local positioning strategies that make your center the obvious choice in your community
- Strategic partnerships that send families to you before they ever Google "child care near me"
- The visibility plan that fills spots through genuine community presence
If your center is not deeply connected to your community, you are leaving enrollment and opportunity on the table. We will show you how to position your school as a trusted, visible, and valued part of your local community. This goes beyond basic marketing and into building real relationships, partnerships, and presence that naturally drive enrollment and strengthen your reputation.
How to Fill Your Open Position in Days, Not Months
- The hiring system that gets candidates responding within 48 hours
- A culture-fit filter that identifies the right people before day one — so you stop the revolving door
- Communication workflows that make you the fastest, most responsive employer in your market
Hiring has changed, and the owners who are adapting are the ones building strong teams. In this session, you will learn how to implement radical responsiveness in your hiring process so you do not lose great candidates while still maintaining high standards. We will break down how to streamline your hiring systems, improve communication, and attract candidates who are aligned with your culture and expectations.
Enrollment That Comes From Trust, Not a Polished Facade
- A transparent brand positioning strategy that attracts the families who are the best fit for your center
- The authenticity framework that builds deeper parent loyalty than any marketing campaign
- How to stand out in your market by being genuinely you — not a copy of the franchise down the street
Parents are more discerning than ever, and they are no longer choosing based on what simply looks good online. They want real. They want transparency. They want to feel confident in where they are investing their money. We will show you how to position your center in a way that builds trust, communicates value clearly, and connects with families on a deeper level so your enrollment grows from a place of authenticity, not just appearance.
Systems Out of Your Head and Into Your Center
- Practical AI tools for enrollment follow-up, team communication, and documentation — things you can use Monday morning
- How to capture what's in your head and turn it into systems your team can follow without asking you
- The decision-making frameworks that replace gut instinct with data
AI is everywhere right now, but most owners are either overwhelmed by it or not using it in a meaningful way. We are going to simplify it for you. You will learn how to use AI to improve your enrollment follow up and parent communication, strengthen how you communicate expectations with your team, and finally get the systems and processes out of your head and into something your team can actually follow. You will also learn how to use AI to make faster, more confident business decisions without overcomplicating your day to day operations. Most importantly, you will finally understand why so many owners stay stuck and what it actually takes to move forward.
You Won't Be Doing This Alone
One of the most powerful parts of this experience is the room you will be in. You will be surrounded by child care owners who are focused, driven, and committed to building something better. This is your opportunity to build real relationships with like minded owners, learn from our expert team of child care business leaders who bring decades of combined experience running successful and thriving centers, and have conversations that simply do not happen anywhere else.
When you get in the right room, everything shifts.
What Happens When You Show Up
"She went from 34 kids enrolled to 135 kids, and from losing $8K/week to more than tripling her revenue after joining the Child Care Success Academy."
"Built from a single center to 9 schools, impacting 1,000 children every day. The systems and community made the difference between staying small and building something that lasts."
"By far in 20 years of business this is the best decision I ever made to join The Child Care Success Academy. The training and guidance that is given through her wealth of knowledge and passion is only a benefit to our whole industry... this has changed my life forever."
More Success Stories
Your Coaches and Presenters
Real owners and operators who've built what you're building. They don't teach theory. They teach what they've done.
Jennifer Conner
Tameenah Adams
Steve Lloyd
Tasha Santistevan
Chantel Pettengill
Jody Zabriskie
Kishani Mathiasz Woldberhan
Michael Ingram
Thomas Brawner
Sharita Brown
Our Collective Impact
Your Three Days in Boston
Included Bonuses
IACET Accredited Training Session
As a special bonus, we are proud to offer a complimentary inaugural IACET Accreditation Training Session for all Intensive attendees, happening Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. In-person and instructor-led, this 4-hour long workshop held by IACET Accredited Provider, the Child Care Success Company, is an interactive, high-impact leadership development experience designed to help you strengthen your leadership skills, reduce staff turnover, and build a thriving, positive culture within your child care program. You'll have opportunities to assess your leadership style, collaborate with peers, practice real-world communication strategies, and create actionable plans you can immediately implement in your business, while earning a maximum of 0.3 IACET CEUs.
Upon successful completion of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify your personal leadership style and evaluate its impact on your team and organization
- Analyze the root causes of staff turnover and implement effective retention strategies
- Apply a proven communication framework to confidently navigate difficult conversations
- Develop a culture-building action plan to strengthen team engagement and performance
- Create and execute a 90-day growth plan with clear, measurable leadership goals
Lifetime Access to Event Recordings
The value of this event doesn't stop when the meeting ends. As a special bonus, every attendee will receive full access to the complete event recordings, so you can revisit every strategy, breakthrough, and training at your own pace anytime you need it. All of your recordings, along with every worksheet, tool, and resource shared during the event, will be housed inside your Child Care Success Hub, where you can log in and access everything anytime it is convenient for you.
Miss something in the moment? Want to go deeper on a concept that could transform your business? You will have it all at your fingertips. This is not just a one time experience. It becomes a resource library you can rely on long after the event ends, so you can continue taking action, refining your systems, and moving your business forward with confidence.
Pre-Intensive Preparation Call
To help you get the most out of your experience, you will also be invited to an exclusive 45 minute live Zoom call about one week before the Intensive. Join Jennifer Conner and the Child Care Success team as we walk you through exactly what to expect during your time with us, how to come prepared, and how to position yourself to get the biggest results possible from the event.
This session is designed to eliminate any uncertainty and help you walk in feeling clear, focused, and ready to take full advantage of every moment. You will leave this call feeling excited, confident, and fully prepared to step into the room and make it count. Date and details will be shared with you closer to the event.
You'll Leave Different
This is not just about what you learn. It is about how you leave. You will leave clear, focused, and re energized with a plan you can execute right away inside your center.
No guessing. No second guessing. Just direction, confidence, and momentum.
The Math Is Simple
One new enrollment at your center covers the entire cost of this ticket. Everything after that is profit, impact, and momentum.
Three days of training, strategy, and implementation. IACET CEU credits. Lifetime recordings. A pre-event strategy call. Lunches on Friday and Saturday. And a room full of owners who understand exactly what you're going through.
Join Us in Boston — July 16-18, 2026
Spots are limited and this intensive will fill.
Frequently Asked Questions
This intensive is designed for child care center owners, directors, and leaders who want to strengthen their operations, enrollment, team culture, and strategic direction. Whether you run a single location or multiple centers, you will leave with actionable tools.
Each attendee needs their own ticket. We encourage you to bring a director or assistant director — the shared language and alignment you build together is incredibly valuable when you return to your center.
Tickets are non-refundable for no-shows. If something comes up, please reach out to our team as early as possible and we will work with you on options including transferring your ticket to a future event.
Yes! We have a discounted room block at the Marriott Copley Place at $329/night. Book your room here. We recommend booking early as the block is limited.
Yes, the venue has parking available. Details on rates and nearby garages will be included in your pre-event information packet.
Cancellations made 30+ days before the event receive a full credit toward a future event. Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable but may be transferred to another attendee. Please contact our team for assistance.
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is the closest major airport. The venue is approximately 15-20 minutes from the airport depending on traffic.
Lunch is provided on Friday and Saturday. The welcome cocktail reception on Thursday evening includes light appetizers. Breakfast is on your own, but coffee and refreshments are available each morning at the venue.
Yes! All keynotes and breakout sessions will be recorded and made available inside the CCS Hub. This is included as a bonus with your ticket — lifetime access so you can revisit any session.
The Thursday IACET Accredited Training Session awards 0.3 CEUs upon completion. A certificate of attendance for the full intensive is also provided to all attendees for your professional development records.
Don't Sit This One Out
If you know your center has more potential. If you are ready for things to feel clearer, more organized, and more in your control. If you are tired of trying to figure this out on your own.
This is your next step.