Enrich & Inspire Conference 2021

September 14, 2021

Our Enrich & Inspire Conference - was on October 15th, 2021

At our Enrich and Inspire Childcare conference 2021, we aligned with industry experts to bring you a packed conference full of information that will improve your knowledge, skills and confidence in your professional career.  Register now, to receive access to all the interview-style sessions to watch at your convenience.  Read on to learn more!

Empower. Educate. Grow.

You came into this career with big ideas and bigger dreams. It's time to make them a reality. If you are a frontline educator, a Childcare director, or a business owner, the topics covered in our virtual conference are for you! We have hands-on workshops that will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive, and develop a more focused approach to classroom management and programming. We want to help you grow your organization by forging stronger relationships with staff & parents. This virtual conference will also include PDF handouts with tips and hands-on problem-solving workshops. Check out all the amazing speakers who attended our virtual conference!

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What is Enrich & Inspire?

Success in the early Childcare sector begins with community. Knowing that you aren't alone in the struggles and challenges you face. Collaborating with peers, colleagues, and mentors to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive.


That's the core of the Enrich & Inspire Conference—our direct line to some of the foremost leaders in childcare, including our very own Jennifer Bulmer.

Why Register For Enrich & Inspire? Benefits of Enrolling Include:

  • Gain lifetime access to all conference material
  • 15 one hour interview-style keynotes with key insights, including:
  • Overcoming challenges.
  • What works (and what doesn't). 
  • What their career has taught them. 
  • Actionable industry knowledge. 
  • PDF handouts with simple tips for developing soft skills
  • Intuitive, hands-on problem-solving workshops 
  • Self-service courses to enrich your childcare programs
  • Professional development coaching with Jen on both a singular and ongoing basis. 


Uplevel your skills and own your role. Find your confidence, and discover talents you never even knew you had. 


Find the inspiration to take the next step in your professional journey, whatever that may be.

SEE THE SPEAKER LINEUP

Who Should Attend?

Frontline Educators

  • Learn what to do when feeling disconnected or undervalued
  • Collaborate with a community of like-minded professionals
  • Find the confidence to make your voice heard and build better relationships.
  • Develop a more focused approach to classroom management and programming.


Childcare Directors

  • Become a leader that inspires their employees. 
  • Learn how to bridge the gaps between the people in your program.
  • Develop soft skills for better communication, culture, and accountability. 
  • Take ownership of your position and pursue continuous improvement. 


Owners

  • Build a truly collaborative culture that keeps everyone on the same team. 
  • Grow your organization by forging stronger relationships with staff & parents. 
  • Discover the building blocks to build effective, sustainable childcare programs.
  • Support directors, educators, and administrative staff with a truly connected experience.
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Culture Is Not a Staff Problem—It's a Leadership System

By Jennifer Bulmer • June 17, 2026
When workplace culture begins to struggle, it's easy to focus on individual behaviours: a staff member who resists change, a team member who gossips, a difficult conversation that never seems to get resolved, or a general lack of accountability and teamwork. While these situations certainly affect culture, they are rarely the root cause. In many cases, culture challenges are actually system challenges.
Tired woman at a desk with office equipment, resting her head in her hands while looking at paperwork.

The Hidden Cost of Running Your Centre From Memory

By Jennifer Bulmer • June 17, 2026
Most childcare leaders are carrying far more information than they realize. From upcoming deadlines and licensing requirements to parent concerns, staff follow-up, programming plans, maintenance issues, inventory needs, inspection schedules, and medical information—the list never seems to end. Over time, many leaders become the sole place where all of this information lives. If someone needs an answer, they ask the director. If something needs to be remembered, the director remembers it. If something falls through the cracks, the director catches it. While this may feel like strong leadership, it comes with heavy, hidden costs.
Two adults and a child in a meeting room, with the child writing at a desk and a wall clock behind them

Parent Complaints Are Often a Systems Problem

By Jennifer Bulmer • June 17, 2026
Few situations create more stress for childcare leaders than parent complaints. Whether concerns involve communication, programming, behaviour guidance, policies, or daily routines, complaints can quickly consume a leader's time and energy. Yet, many complaints are not actually caused by the issue being discussed. They are caused by gaps in communication and trust.