The Business Of Early Childhood Education with Alethea Etinoff

Where early education meets entrepreneurship. The Business of Early Childhood Education™ is your go-to space for real talk and real strategies on building a thriving childcare business. Hosted by Alethea Etinoff—educator, advocate, and entrepreneur—this podcast empowers ECE leaders to grow with purpose, lead with confidence, and shift the system from the inside out.

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Episodes

Final Trademark Approval

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025

Welcome to The Business of Early Childhood Education™—the podcast where passion meets power. I’m Alethea Etinoff, and this space is dedicated to bold conversations, real strategy, and sustainable success for childcare business owners. In this special relaunch episode, I’m celebrating the final approval of my federally registered trademark, The Business of Early Childhood Education™. This milestone is more than a win for me—it’s a statement that our work, our voices, and our leadership in early education matter. Let’s talk legacy, ownership, and what’s next.

Business Buddy Tip 2.12.25

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025

We’re not conforming to anyone’s preconceived ideas about us

Will subsidy be cut?!

Wednesday Jan 01, 2025

Wednesday Jan 01, 2025

Discuss the impact of potential subsidy cuts on the childcare industry.

Will subsidy be cut?!

Wednesday Jan 01, 2025

Wednesday Jan 01, 2025

Discuss the impact of potential subsidy cuts on the childcare industry.

Saturday Apr 06, 2024

Taking time to rest, rejuvenate, and find peace is essential for maintaining balance and well-being in life. Whether it's through meditation, spending time in nature, or engaging in activities that bring you joy, prioritizing self-care is important for overall health and happiness.

Sunday Mar 31, 2024


The Business of Early Childhood Education where we help family childcare business owners realize their vision of entrepreneurship.

Question of the Day (QOTD)

Saturday Mar 16, 2024

Saturday Mar 16, 2024

Where we discusses everything business related in early childhood education ranging from home and center based facilities, various food programs, home schooling, family friends and neighbors, curriculum, compensation, education requirements and advocacy. At times we may add a pop of politics to keep things interesting. I am a national speaker and childcare advocate who resides in the DMV.

Morning Drive

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024


Where we discusses everything business related in early childhood education ranging from home and center based facilities, various food programs, home schooling, family friends and neighbors, curriculum, compensation, education requirements and advocacy. At times we may add a pop of politics to keep things interesting. I am a national speaker and childcare advocate who resides in the DMV.

What is your illness policy?

Thursday Sep 30, 2021

Thursday Sep 30, 2021

Considering the Delta variant of Covid is worse than the initial Covid have you changed your illness policy? Are you enforcing your current rules more than before?

Whats happening this week?

Thursday Sep 23, 2021

Thursday Sep 23, 2021

Let’s do a recap of National and local news.

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