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Grow Your Child Care Business with Confidence

Join Top Industry Experts for a Breakthrough Experience in Seattle

In-Person Mastermind:

 Thursday, July 31, 2025 (Empire Member's Only)

 Friday, August 1 & Saturday, August 2, 2025

 Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

 9 AM – 5 PM ET (All Three Days)

Countdown: seattle, Here We Come!
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Grow Your Child Care Business with Confidence

Join Top Industry Experts for a Breakthrough Experience in Seattle

In-Person Mastermind:

 Thursday, July 31, 2025 (Empire Member's Only)

 Friday, August 1 & Saturday, August 2, 2025

 Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

 9 AM – 5 PM ET (All Three Days)

1.8M

Children Impacted

37,596

Owners Impacted

223,811

Educators Impacted

15,038

Locations Impacted

How Maria Grew from 2 Centers to 4 and Added Over 200 New Enrollments with Expert Coaching

Running a successful child care business while trying to expand can feel overwhelming. 

Maria dos Santos knows this firsthand.

When Maria joined the Academy in 2021, she had two child care centers in Central Florida. 

Like many owners, she faced challenges with growth and keeping her enrollment numbers high.

But with the right coaching, strategies, and support from the Academy, Maria TRANSFORMED her business.

Since joining, Maria has successfully expanded from two locations to four — and increased her enrollment by over 200 children.

"Being part of this tribe has been a huge part of my success," says Maria.

If you're looking for proven strategies to grow your child care business and boost enrollment, the upcoming Seattle Mastermind is where you need to be.

Just like Maria, you’ll gain the expert guidance, tools, and connections that can take your business to the next level.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from industry experts and connect with successful owners who are achieving incredible results.

Secure Your Spot At The Seattle Mastermind TODAY!

What You'll Learn At The Child Care Leadership Mastermind

Get ready to gain powerful insights and actionable strategies with our proven frameworks designed to elevate your child care business:

Growth by Design™

Unlock strategic methods to expand your child care business through smart acquisitions & calculated growth initiatives.

Policy Power Play™

Master the art of building influential relationships with government agencies to access resources, funding, & support.

Profit Pathway™

Discover proven financial strategies to improve cash flow, increase profitability, & ensure lasting financial stability.

The Operations Engine™

Implement efficient systems and processes to simplify daily operations, boost staff productivity, & enhance the quality of care.
These exclusive strategies are designed to give you the tools and confidence to create lasting success in your child care business.

Don't miss your chance to learn, connect, and grow with the top child care business minds in the industry.

Seats are limited!

Invest in yourself and take your business to the next level.

8 Reasons Why You Need to Secure Your Spot at the Child Care Leadership Mastermind

 REASON #1

Learn proven strategies from top child care business experts to increase enrollments, boost profits, and streamline operations.

 REASON #2

Achieve predictable growth, attract more families, and confidently expand your child care business with proven strategies.

 REASON #3

Build valuable connections that open doors to new partnerships, growth opportunities, and expert insights to elevate your child care business.

 REASON #4

Unlock the clarity and confidence to implement bold strategies that drive growth and success in your child care business.

 REASON #5

Gain powerful strategies you can implement immediately to boost your results and achieve lasting success.

 REASON #6

Confidently secure funding and stay compliant with expert guidance on navigating government regulations.

 REASON #7

Leave equipped with actionable tools and strategies that drive immediate improvements in enrollment, staffing, and profitability.

 REASON #8

Create a resilient, thriving child care business that consistently grows and withstands industry challenges.
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Featured Breakout Sessions & Expert Presenters

Dive into powerful sessions led by our top coaches and industry experts. Each topic is designed to give you practical strategies, mindset shifts, and proven systems to grow your center and lead with confidence. Whether you're focused on enrollment, compliance, leadership, or wealth building, there’s a session for you.

Jacob Jensen

Former Executive Director turned leadership coach, Jacob shares tools to lead with purpose, replicate success, and strengthen your culture.

Topics Covered:
  • Legacy Leadership: The Replication Mindset
  • The 3-Dimensional Leader: Adding Depth to Difficult Moments
  • Culture & Compliance: Leading with Love & Limits
  • ​Hiring on Purpose: The 4 C's That Matter Most

Kishani Mathiasz Woldberhan

Owner of four centers and expanding internationally, Kishani equips leaders to think big, build wealth, and scale through systems.

Topics Covered:
  • From Owner to Empire Builder – Shifting Mindset, Leadership and Identity
  • Beyond Cash Flow: Building Multi-Layered Wealth as a Child Care CEO
  • Compliance That Grows You – Using Licensing, Regulations & Policies as a Scaling Strategy
  • ​Enrollment Systems That Run Without You – Automation, Storytelling & High-Ticket Onboarding

Chantel Pettengill

Systems and operations expert, Chantel brings clarity and structure to everyday challenges in budgeting, onboarding, and center assessments.

Topics Covered:
  • Annual Business Check-Up: Giving Your Child Care Center a Health-Driven Tune-Up
  • Back to Basics: Affordable Onboarding Strategies for Child Care Success
  • Pivot & Persevere: Adjusting Your Budget Amid Federal & Head Start Cuts

Tasha Santistevan

Known for her emotional intelligence and behavior management insights, Tasha empowers leaders to grow from within and support every child.

Topics Covered:
  • The Self-Aware Leader – Mastering Yourself to Lead Others Effectively
  • Reducing Challenging Behaviors: Understanding and Supporting Young Boys in ECE

Solomon Logan

Center owner and leadership coach, Solomon inspires leaders to delegate, lead with trust, and build a team that stays.

Topics Covered:
  • The Delegation Dilemma: Overcoming Leadership Trust Barriers & Past Failures
  • Beyond the Paperwork: Creating a Culture of Accountability
  • Retain to Gain: Strategies to Hire, Train, and Retain

Donna Jensen

Motivational and mindset-focused, Donna blends practical systems with inspiration to help teams thrive.

Topics Covered:
  • Catch the Joy: Bringing the FISH! Philosophy to Life in Child Care
  • From Compliance to Commitment: Shifting Your Team’s Mindset
  • ​From Day One to Day 100: Building Momentum in New Staff
  • ​Know Your Numbers, Own Your Worth: Pricing for Profit in Child Care

Steve Lloyd

Known for deep-dive strategy and mindset clarity, Steve helps leaders focus on what matters most and communicate their true value.

Topics Covered:
  • The Distracting Injury Effect
  • Decide What Matters Workshop
  • Discovering Your Unique Benefits
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This 3-day event will give you the exact strategies to increase profits, boost enrollment, and expand with confidence in 2025 and beyond.

You’ll learn how to build a waitlist-only child care center, streamline operations, and create a thriving business that practically runs itself.

If you're ready to break free from overwhelm and unlock massive growth, this is your moment!

Your Roadmap To Child Care Business Success And Growth

A Two-Day Immersive Experience

Friday, August 1, 2025

 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Registration & Networking

Check in, grab a cup of coffee on us, and take the opportunity to meet and mingle with our Child Care Success Business Coaches and fellow attendees before we kick off the day.

 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM | General Session

Hear insightful presentations from our expert coaching team, packed with strategies and actionable takeaways to elevate your child care business.

 12:15 – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break

Enjoy a complimentary lunch on us! Take this time to refuel, network with fellow attendees, and connect with our event sponsors.

 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Breakout Session #1

Select a different breakout session to attend or dive deeper into the topic that interests you most. Multiple sessions will be offered covering the following topics: Acquisitions & Expansion, Government Relations, Finance, and Operations.

 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Breakout Session #2

Select a different breakout session to attend or dive deeper into the topic that interests you most. Multiple sessions will be offered covering the following topics: Acquisitions & Expansion, Government Relations, Finance, and Operations.

 3:30 – 3:45 PM | Snack Break

Grab a complimentary afternoon snack on us during this break to recharge and refuel.

 3:45 – 4:45 PM | Breakout Session #3

Select a different breakout session to attend or dive deeper into the topic that interests you most. Multiple sessions will be offered covering the following topics: Acquisitions & Expansion, Government Relations, Finance, and Operations.

 4:45 – 5:45 PM | Breakout Session #4

Select a different breakout session to attend or dive deeper into the topic that interests you most. Multiple sessions will be offered covering the following topics: Acquisitions & Expansion, Government Relations, Finance, and Operations.

Saturday, August 2, 2025

 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Coffee & Networking

Start your day with a fresh cup of coffee on us while connecting with our coaching team and fellow attendees.

 9:00 – 11:45 AM | General Session & Mastermind Discussions

Engage in powerful presentations and interactive mastermind opportunities with our coaching team and peers.

 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break

Enjoy another delicious lunch on us! Take this time to recharge, network, and visit our event sponsors.

 1:00 – 2:30 PM | General Session & Mastermind Discussions

Continue diving into expert-led presentations, followed by collaborative masterminding sessions.

 2:30 – 2:45 PM | Snack Break

Grab a complimentary afternoon snack on us during this break to recharge and refuel.

 2:45 – 5:00 PM | General Session & Mastermind Discussions

Wrap up the day with final presentations, mastermind opportunities, and key takeaways to implement in your child care business.

Meet Our Featured Speaker

Dr. Troy Byer

Dr. Byer is the visionary behind the Mindology Empowerment Academy (MEA), an emotional wellness program transforming lives in correctional facilities, schools, and communities. With over 20 years of experience in psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness, she helps individuals known as “Heroes” reclaim their identity, regulate emotions, and build mental strength. Her trauma informed curriculum blends art therapy, music, movement, and NLP to promote emotional sovereignty. Especially impactful for child care providers, her work equips adults to support children’s mental health by first achieving their own emotional clarity. Dr. Byer holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and certifications in Heart Math, Emotion Code, and Brain Spotting.

Jason Russell

Jason Russell is the Founder and President of Secure Environment Consultants (SEC) and SHIELD, organizations dedicated to safety and security in schools and businesses. A former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, he leads a national team delivering threat assessment, emergency preparedness, and protection strategies. Under his leadership, SEC serves thousands nationwide, while SHIELD supports 20 Michigan school districts with 160+ trained professionals. Appointed to Michigan’s School Safety and Mental Health Commission, Jason advises schools after crises. A national speaker and adjunct professor, he holds degrees from Western Michigan and Michigan State University and is a leading voice in safety and risk awareness.

Kathy Ligon

Kathy Ligon is the Founder and CEO of HINGE Early Education Advisors and a leading expert in childcare selling strategies. With over 40 years of experience in early education operations and acquisitions, she is a trusted advocate for childcare business owners. As former COO of a growing provider, she led aggressive acquisition efforts before founding HINGE in 2003 to support ECE owners through school and real estate sales. Under Kathy’s leadership, HINGE has closed more early education transactions than any other advisor in the U.S., earning a national reputation for trusted guidance, expert representation, and deep industry knowledge.

Learn From Child Care Experts Who Are Transforming The Industry

This mastermind isn’t led by theorists or consultants—it’s led by current, successful child care center owners who have been in your shoes.

They understand YOUR challenges because they’ve faced them too.

Jennifer Conner and our expert team will walk you through their most effective strategies for enrollment, retention, and profitability, giving you actionable steps to implement in your business immediately.

Jennifer Conner

Chief Executive Officer

Expertise: Middle Management, Leadership, Integrations, Accountability

Meet Jennifer Conner, CEO of the Child Care Success Company with 20+ years of experience. She transformed her struggling center into a thriving business, now empowering child care owners to achieve success.

Locations: 2
Children Served: 175

Jacob Jensen

Child Care Business Coach

Expertise: Early Child Care Education, Leadership

Jacob Jensen brings his experience as Executive Director of a multi-site child care organization to his new role as a coach with The Child Care Success Company. He’s passionate about helping owners build thriving, values-driven schools and is committed to guiding them toward lasting success.

Locations: 3
Children Served: 500

Steve Lloyd

Child Care Business Coach

Expertise: Time Management, Leadership, Vision, and Strategic Planning

Meet Coach Steve Lloyd, co-owner of Rocky Mountain Preschool in Colorado, which emphasizes outdoor learning. Passionate about leadership, he empowers childcare owners to find purpose and achieve greatness.

Locations: 2
Current Children Served: 250

Solomon Logan

Child Care Business Coach

Expertise: Marketing & Branding, and Compliance

With 10 years in the child care industry, Solomon Logan owns three successful centers and now coaches others through the Child Care Success Academy. Passionate about leadership and growth, he empowers owners to succeed. He’s a proud husband, father of four, sports fan, and coffee lover.

Locations: 3
Current Children Served: 425

Donna Jensen

Child Care Business Coach

Expertise: Culture, Mission, Vision, Values, Onboarding, and Team

Meet Coach Donna Jensen, a childcare veteran with 30+ years of experience, owner of The Learning Station centers, and 2017 “Owner of the Year” award winner.

Locations: 3
Current Children Served: 500

Tasha Santistevan

Child Care Business Coach

Expertise: Systems for Staff Accountability, Onboarding, Best Practices

Meet Coach Tasha Santistevan, a childcare veteran with 30 years of experience. As Executive Program Director at Child Time Inc. since 2007, she’s passionate about mentoring teachers and developing ECE leaders.

Locations: 4
Current Children Served: 450

Chantel Pettengill

Child Care Business Coach

Expertise: Expansion, Marketing, Enrollment, Retention, Mindset, Spousal Partnership, Operations, and Systems

Meet Coach Chantel Pettengill, an ECE expert with 25 years of experience. She owns two large centers licensed for 284 children, is a certified Dream Manager, and a Mindset Performance Mastery coach.

Locations: 3
Current Children Served: 484

Kishani Mathiasz Woldberhan

Child Care Business Coach

Expertise: Expansion, Retention, Onboarding

Kishani Mathiasz Woldberhan is an early childhood educator and entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience. As owner of four KIDS Early Learning Centers, she empowers providers to build strong systems and is expanding globally with new centers in Ethiopia.

Locations: 4
Current Children Served: 450

Get Ready To Be Inspired!

This video is a collection of success stories shared by attendees at our last in-person Mastermind meeting earlier this year.
These child care leaders are celebrating the incredible wins they’ve achieved since implementing the strategies, tools, and insights gained from our time together. 

Their stories of growth, transformation, and success prove that when you take action, amazing things happen.

Watch and be motivated by their journeys!

Real Results From Child Care Business Owners Like You

Justin Williams
Ivy League Child Development Center, Dallas, TX
Constance Sholar Cherry
Creative Home Academy & Preschool Memphis, TX
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