669 Parents + Providers: The Power Lawmakers Can't Ignore

Send us Fan Mail What happens when parents and childcare providers stop fighting separate battles and start raising their voices together? Live from the 2026 FLAEYC Conference, Erica Saccoccio sits down with Nina Perez, National Director and Florida Director of MomsRising, to discuss the childcare affordability crisis, the fight for public funding, and why advocacy matters now more than ever. Childcare isn't just a parent problem or a provider problem. It's a national issue that impacts families, educators, businesses, and communities. Discover how childcare leaders can empower families, build stronger partnerships, and turn everyday conversations into real advocacy that influences policy. Because when parents and providers unite, their voices become impossible to ignore! Support the show The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education. WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day. To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com. Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.