The Business Of Early Childhood Education with Alethea Etinoff

Unexpected Reunions: Confronting a Former Foe on Life’s Path

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

Question of the Day (QOTD)

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

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?

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?

National and Local News Recap

In this episode, I recap key national and local news shaping our communities. From policy shifts to regional developments, this conversation highlights what is happening now and why staying informed matters for leaders in early childhood education and beyond.

Collecting Parent Payments Digitally

In this episode, I talk about collecting parent payments using digital payment apps. This is a conversation about convenience, record keeping, and professionalism when choosing payment methods for early education businesses. The goal is clarity and consistency, not preference.

Meeting on the Childcare for Working Families Act

In this episode, I share a brief excerpt from my meeting with House and Senate committees discussing the Childcare for Working Families Act. This conversation highlights the role of policy discussions in shaping the future of early education and the importance of having practitioner voices at the table.

Life Happens

In this episode, I talk about the reality of life happening alongside business ownership. This is a personal check in about pauses, transitions, and returning with intention when circumstances shift. Business does not exist in isolation, and acknowledging that matters.

Rethinking the Forty Hour Workweek

In this episode, I talk about how work hours change as business ownership evolves. Many new owners expect predictable schedules, but growth requires flexibility and awareness. This conversation is about understanding capacity, setting realistic expectations, and managing time with intention as your business matures.

From I Do Not Work for Anyone to Real Business Ownership

In this episode, I reflect on the mindset many entrepreneurs start with when building a business. Independence alone does not equal ownership. I talk about the shift from working to avoid authority to building a business that is structured, intentional, and sustainable. This conversation is about maturity, clarity, and what real ownership actually requires.