<![CDATA[Carpools, Commutes and Child Care ]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/carpools-commutes-and-child-care Finding time for conversations that are hard to make time for. This podcast makes time for free ranging conversations with people in Vermont's child care space.

Throughout this podcast, hear from First Children's Finance Vermont Director, Erin Roche, as she connects with Early Childhood Education professionals across the state, thought leaders and pioneers about all things ECE and other joyful, fun, life topics. We will also have episodes featuring our monthly newsletter, updates and more. Jump in with us!

]]> RSS.com 2026.428.112250 Tue, 26 May 2026 18:58:23 GMT en 46b80a5c-a4d3-5e49-a82b-c05f6e1e71dd https://media.rss.com/carpools-commutes-and-child-care/20260227_040249_02217f6a1df47fb4d93915ed421d0920.jpg Carpools, Commutes and Child Care https://rss.com/podcasts/carpools-commutes-and-child-care yes Tess Bates First Children's Finance Vermont First Children's Finance Vermont false episodic podcast Vermont, USA false <![CDATA[Janet McLaughlin: A Leader in Children and Families]]> Janet McLaughlin, the eyes and ears of the Vermont Department of Children and Families. Making big time decisions in the best interest of littlest Vermonters and their families. A leader who is not afraid to take a stand for what matters, she does what she does out of a commitment to public service. Join Erin and Janet as they chat about all things child care, memorable commuting and carpool stories and most importantly, dinner-time decisions.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/carpools-commutes-and-child-care/2774340 b61ff02d-7dd9-491b-a028-7c0f94aa845e 2000 full 1 1 8 8 false Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Zoe Kaslow: Naturalized Vermonter, Neighbor and Community Advocate ]]> Join FCF's Erin Roche for a neighborly, on-the-road conversation with her neighbor and former colleague, Zoe Kaslow. Deeply rooted in her community, Zoe has served on numerous civic and nonprofit boards and brings both personal and professional connections to the world of child care.

Together, Erin and Zoe catch up on all things child care, swap business insights, share carpool and commute stories, and—of course—talk dinner plans. Hop in for a ride with these two energized leaders as they blend real-life conversation with meaningful perspective.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/carpools-commutes-and-child-care/2764385 75f67e8d-d3ae-498e-a0e6-b53ea5e2f4ff 1864 full 1 1 7 7 false Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[May Newsletter 2026]]> Is your inbox swamped with emails and newsletters? Would you rather listen to what First Children's Finance Vermont has been up to? Use this episode to catch up on all of the happenings in Vermont's ECE world from April and a look into what’s to come for May. From business sustainability to updates from the field, your hosts Erin & Tess have a lot to say and reflect on this month. Tune in to this spirited version of the FCF VT monthly newsletter for the news you didn’t know you needed.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/carpools-commutes-and-child-care/2752607 70336b09-5318-4622-bf5f-34f4c7743567 1717 full 1 1 6 6 false Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rebecca Reese: The Intricacies of Human Interactions & More ]]> Like Loretta Lynn, Rebecca is a real life coal miner’s daughter from West Virginia-but with a background in historic preservation and the many historic buildings in Vermont, it’s destiny that Rebecca ended up in Vermont. Join Erin in this entertaining and enlightening conversation with Rebecca as they chat all things family, early childhood education, the intricacies of human interaction and much more. Buckle up because this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/carpools-commutes-and-child-care/2738265 5012332b-0e85-4942-ba20-9dfaaf40dfbc 1175 full 1 1 5 5 false Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT false <![CDATA[Sherry Carlson: Forging Partnerships and Forging Ahead in the Vermont ECE World ]]> Go back in time to 2017 and learn about Sherry Carlson and all of the groundbreaking work she steered through the Vermont Community Preschool Collaborative to Universal PreK. Navigating policy twists and turns, Carlson stepped into building capacity for infants and toddlers with the now Make Way for Kids Infant/Toddler Capacity Grant Program. Fast forward to today, Sherry continues to be inspiring, dedicated, fast-paced and exemplifies what can happen during a ten year long friendship-can episodes get better than that?

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/carpools-commutes-and-child-care/2731842 6e85b7ba-6c02-405f-9005-2ccfd527dcd8 1866 full 1 1 4 4 false Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:01:00 GMT false <![CDATA[April 2026 News & Updates]]> Is your inbox swamped with emails and newsletters? Would you rather listen to what First Children's Finance Vermont has been up to? Maybe you don't have time to read our digital newsletter. Well, here is your opportunity to listen in as FCF VT Director Erin Roche, and colleague Tess Bates chat about all of the happenings that are coming up in April and reflections of the past month. Enjoy!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/carpools-commutes-and-child-care/2660725 f4bb8aa9-1386-40fe-8fba-aa040e5848df 1610 full 1 1 3 3 false Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Carpools, Commutes and Child Care Intro Episode ]]> Carpools, Commutes and Child Care intro episode will give listeners an idea of what's to come as we dive into the world of Early Childhood Education in Vermont and the drivers of influence for the field. Come along for the ride!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/carpools-commutes-and-child-care/2587042 361b4fc4-0245-4b41-9438-ac9b5e7ba4fb 161 trailer 1 1 false Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:39:54 GMT <![CDATA[Aly Richards: Your Vermonter and Leader of Vermont's Child Care Campaign]]> Join First Children's Finance VT Director, Erin Roche, as she catches up with Aly Richards; former CEO of Let's Grow Kids and, among other things, a well-known Early Childhood Education Advocate. This engaging conversation takes listeners on a ride through the thoughtful insights and powerful perspectives drawn from Aly's leadership experience-be a part of the conversation, and enjoy some laughs while you're at it.

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