In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast, host Erica Sacoccio discusses the challenges of managing staff call-outs in childcare settings. She shares personal experiences and insights from a recent conference, emphasizing the importance of maintaining legal staff-to-child ratios and the impact of call-outs on both staff and parents. Erica offers a variety of traditional and innovative staffing solutions, including cross-training, job sharing, and the use of technology for scheduling. She encourages childcare directors to be proactive and communicate effectively with their teams to ensure a smooth operation even during unexpected staff shortages.
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