The Childcare Leadership Event of the Year!
An Ivy League Experience to Elevate Your ECE Team for Back to School!
Date: July 26, 2025 |
Location: Valdosta, GA
Event Value & Benefits
Why You Can’t Afford to Miss This:
Gain leadership insights, industry recognition, and practical strategies to elevate your childcare center.
Experience an exclusive, high-energy event featuring expert speakers, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.
Walk away with real strategies, tools, and a game plan to implement immediately.
Who Is This Event For?
Childcare Owners looking to scale their businesses, implement high-quality operations, and attract more families.
Directors & Educators seeking leadership growth and advanced strategies for classroom and operational excellence.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs interested in opening and successfully managing a childcare center.
Who This Event Is NOT For?
Those unwilling to adapt and grow in the childcare industry.
Individuals satisfied with maintaining the status quo rather than striving for excellence.
Anyone not ready to implement real strategies to build a school that stands out.
Meet Your Speakers
What You’ll Gain at The ECE Pep Rally
Success Roadmap 🛤️
Gain a clear, step-by-step plan to prepare for a NEW YEAR with a clear vision
Smart Systems & Profits💰
Implement time-saving strategies and profit-boosting techniques to run a thriving, stress-free center.
Mindset Shift 📈
Learn how to shift your perspective from DAYCARE to School.
New Revenue Streams 🔑
Discover diverse income opportunities to strengthen and future-proof your childcare center.
Elite Networking 🤝
Connect with industry experts, mentors, and like-minded leaders who support your success.
What You’ll Gain at The ECE Pep Rally
🎁 Supercharge Your Growth with These Must-Have Resources!
🎯 Free 30-Minute Coaching Call with Shelbra McKnight (Value: $997)
📌 Personalized strategies to optimize your childcare operations and accelerate growth.
📅 Pre & Post-Conference Zoom Calls (Value: $498)
📌 Live expert coaching before and after the event to help you implement what you’ve learned.
🧠 Mindset Training (Value: $1997)
📌 Develop the resilience and confidence needed to lead your childcare center with success.
🏆 Team Building & Leadership Skills Training
(Value: $2197)
📌 Learn proven team development and enrollment strategies to grow a high-performing staff.
🚀 That’s a total value of $5,689 in bonuses to help you scale and thrive!
Hotel & Event Place
Hilton
Rainwater Conference Center
What to Expect at The ECE Pep Rally: Saved by the Bell
What You’ll Take Away —
Real Topics. Real Solutions.
Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of the hot topics we’ll be diving into:
How to Build a Classroom Team That Runs Like a Dream
Making Licensing Feel Less Overwhelming (and More Profitable) Getting Your Center FULL: Enrollment, Tours & Phone Scripts That Work
Creating an After-School Program That Sells Itself
Teacher Burnout Is Real — Here’s How to Retain Top Talent
Money Moves: How to Use Funding & Grants to Grow Smart
The Power of Parent Partnerships — Even the Tough Ones
Creating a School Culture People Want to Work In
Marketing That Doesn’t Feel Salesy But Fills Your Center
How to Transition from Chaos to Systems Without Losing the Joy
Each session is hands-on, actionable, and tailored to exactly what you’re walking through — whether you’re in the classroom, running the office, or leading the whole building.
What to Expect at The ECE Pep Rally: Saved by the Bell
What You’ll Take Away —
Real Topics. Real Solutions.
Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of the hot topics we’ll be diving into:
How to Build a Classroom Team That Runs Like a Dream
Making Licensing Feel Less Overwhelming (and More Profitable) Getting Your Center FULL: Enrollment, Tours & Phone Scripts That Work
Creating an After-School Program That Sells Itself
Teacher Burnout Is Real — Here’s How to Retain Top Talent
Money Moves: How to Use Funding & Grants to Grow Smart
The Power of Parent Partnerships — Even the Tough Ones
Creating a School Culture People Want to Work In
Marketing That Doesn’t Feel Salesy But Fills Your Center
How to Transition from Chaos to Systems Without Losing the Joy
Each session is hands-on, actionable, and tailored to exactly what you’re walking through — whether you’re in the classroom, running the office, or leading the whole building.
What to Expect at The ECE Pep Rally: Saved by the Bell
This isn’t your average conference — this is an
Ivy-League-level prep rally built to ignite, inspire,
and equip you with tools that matter.
Speakers Who Get It
Expect speakers who actually live and breathe early childhood and education! Our speakers are current ECE professionals or industry experts who support educators just like you. They bring real classroom experiences, leadership wins, and center-level strategies that you can use immediately. No fluff. No filler. Just what works.
Experience it Today. Lead Tomorrow.
You won’t be waiting to implement what you learn. The ECE Prep Rally is designed so you walk away with plug-and-play strategies for your classroom, leadership team, or entire center. What you learn Saturday could transform your school by Monday.
You’re Not In This Alone
ECE can feel isolating — especially as a leader or classroom educator. But here, you'll connect with people who get it. You’ll walk away with new collaborations, sisterhood, business partnerships, and long-term encouragement that goes beyond the event.
What to Expect at The ECE Pep Rally: Saved by the Bell
This isn’t your average conference — this is an Ivy-League-level prep rally built to ignite, inspire, and equip you with tools that matter.
Speakers Who Get It
Expect speakers who actually live and breathe early childhood and education! Our speakers are current ECE professionals or industry experts who support educators just like you. They bring real classroom experiences, leadership wins, and center-level strategies that you can use immediately. No fluff. No filler. Just what works.
Experience it Today. Lead Tomorrow.
You won’t be waiting to implement what you learn. The ECE Prep Rally is designed so you walk away with plug-and-play strategies for your classroom, leadership team, or entire center. What you learn Saturday could transform your school by Monday.
You’re Not In This Alone
ECE can feel isolating — especially as a leader or classroom educator. But here, you'll connect with people who get it. You’ll walk away with new collaborations, sisterhood, business partnerships, and long-term encouragement that goes beyond the event.
Speaker Lineup & Event Agenda
Learn from industry-leading speakers, panelists, and ECE experts.
Behind-the-scenes insights to create anticipation.
A detailed breakdown of interactive panel discussions, networking sessions, and training workshops
Where and when is the event taking place?
📍 Location: Full address provided upon registration (VSU)
⏰ Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
🔹 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Do you offer refunds if I can’t attend?
Tickets are non-refundable. However, they can be transferred to another childcare professional within 60 days of the event.
Who is this event for?
Childcare center owners, directors, educators, and aspiring entrepreneurs passionate about ECE success. Professionals looking to scale, enhance leadership, and gain industry recognition.
Will food be provided?
Yes! Lunch is included for all attendees. Snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the day.
What should I wear?
Dress professionally but stylishly! Incorporate Brown, Cream, Old gold, or Oxford blue for a fun Ivy League-inspired look.
Event Date & Location:
Date
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Location
Valdosta State University (VSU)
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
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