Burnout in Home Childcare: Recognize It, Prevent It & Reconnect to Your Why
Hosted and Facilitated by Veronica Kelly, ECC Coach | Home Child Care & Family Specialist
Event Details
Caring for young children in a home-based setting is deeply meaningful work; but it can also feel isolating, overwhelming, and nonstop.
In this interactive ECC Learning Lounge session, we create space to name the realities of burnout in family childcare and talk about it honestly, without judgment.
Together, we’ll explore how burnout shows up in this unique setting, from emotional exhaustion to blurred boundaries between home and work. Participants will reflect on their own experiences, uncover both personal and systemic contributors to stress, and begin to shift from survival mode to sustainable practice.
This session centers practical, real-life strategies that actually fit into your day; like setting clear boundaries with families, simplifying routines, and creating small, restorative moments that support your well-being. Most importantly, we’ll guide you back to your purpose, helping you reconnect with your “why” and the impact of the work you do every single day.
Location
Online Webinar on Zoom
Date + Time
Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Fee
This event is $10.00.
Who is this session for?
- Licensed and unlicensed family childcare providers
- Home daycare educators and operators
- Early childhood professionals working in home-based settings
- Providers who are feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or disconnected from their “why”
- Anyone looking to create more sustainable, supportive, and fulfilling daily practices
Meet Our Host & Facilitator!
Veronica Kelly
ECC Coach | Home Child Care & Family Specialist
With over 15 years of experience in early learning and 8 years as the Founder and Lead Preschool Teacher of Tiger Lily Preschool, Veronica Kelly brings a deep understanding of what it takes to build nurturing, child-centered environments.
As both an educator and small business owner, she supports home-based and family child care programs with strategies that blend business sense, heart-led teaching, and practical structure. Her approach is rooted in Positive Discipline — guiding both children and educators toward confidence, connection, and mutual respect.
Meet Your Workshop Producer!
Sophie Rayner-Grignon
ECC Coach & Workshop Producer
Email: sophie@anishatheecc.com
Each session is supported by a dedicated Workshop Producer who helps ensure a smooth, welcoming, and well-organized experience for all participants. Your Workshop Producer will be available to support with registration questions, technical assistance, and any needs that arise before or during the event.
They also work behind the scenes alongside the host to help facilitate the flow of the session, allowing presenters to focus fully on delivering an engaging and meaningful learning experience.
How to recognize early signs and symptoms of burnout before reaching a breaking point.
The personal, environmental, and systemic factors that contribute to burnout in family childcare.
How to reflect on your stressors, capacity, and experiences without guilt or judgment.
The role of boundaries, expectations, and daily structure in protecting your energy.
Practical, realistic strategies to reduce stress and build sustainable daily practices.
How to reconnect with your purpose and reignite your passion for this work.
What You'll Learn:
Why attend this event?
Recognize Burnout Before it Takes Over
Learn how burnout actually shows up in home childcare settings so you can identify early signs like emotional exhaustion, overwhelm, and depletion before they reach a breaking point.
Creating a More Sustainable Day-to-Day Practice
Walk away with realistic, doable strategies that fit into your actual routine, including boundaries, simplified systems, and small shifts that protect your energy.
Feel Seen in Realities of Home Childcare
Engage in a space that validates your experience, reduces isolation, and connects you with others who truly understand the unique demands of family childcare.
Shift from Survival Mode to Supported Practice
Move beyond just getting through the day and explore what it looks like to feel more grounded, structured, and resourced in your home-based work.
Reconnect With Your Purpose and "Why"
Take time to reflect on what brought you into this work and reconnect with the meaning and impact behind what you do every single day.
FAQ
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Are there any membership fees to join The ECC Learning Lounge?
Nope, there are no membership fees to join The ECC Learning Lounge.
Instead, there will be a $10 admission fee for this event.
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Will there be a recording available of this event?
For virtual events, yes, recordings will be available.
However, it's important to note that not all events will be recorded. Details regarding recording availability will be shared upon registration for each specific event. The recording will be made available through our Podia platform. Details on how to access the recording will be sent to all registered attendees after the event.
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How can I contact the ECC Learning Lounge team for further inquiries?
You can contact here or email us directly at info@anishatheecc.com. We're here to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
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What topics are covered in The ECC Learning Lounge events?
Our events cover a wide range of topics relevant to early childhood education, including but not limited to child development, curriculum planning, social-emotional learning, cultural competence, inclusive practices, and leadership skills.
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