About Childcare Conversations

Kate Woodward Young and Carrie Casey are nationally recognized early childhood trainers, keynote speakers, and business strategists with over 32 years of experience each in childcare leadership, training, and business development. They are Master Trainers registered in multiple states, including Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico , and have credentialed over 2,500 directors in Texas and trained more than 5,000 directors nationwide since 2002 . As co-hosts of the internationally ranked podcast Childcare Conversations —a Top 5 podcast in the early childhood industry —Kate and Carrie bring real-world expertise to educators, directors, and owners. They have also written nine books on leadership, business strategies, and staff development. Their workshops are interactive, hands-on, and packed with practical strategies designed to transform classroom management, staff collaboration, parent communication, and business success . Participants leave empowered, engaged, and ready to implement new ideas immediately.