I just had to make mention of a great learning and networking opportunity.
If you're going to be in the New Orleans area try to get to the 24th Annual NACCP National Conference sponsored by the National Association of Child Care Professionals. With the theme "How Successful Directors Manage" it is the perfect conference for preschool and daycare owners as well as preschool directors and administrators. It is being held April 16-19 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel.
Don't miss this chance to see keynote speaker Dr. Harvey Karp of Happiest Baby on the Block and Happiest Toddler on the Block fame. I'm definitely a fan of Dr. Karp.
Some sessions of interest include "Taming Toddler Tantrums", "Ten Musts to Motivate and Energize Staff and Prevent Turnover", "Building Enrollment", and Influenza Prevention.
Along with over 30 sessions there are also exhibitors and cool entertainment opportunities like jazz and karaoke. The conference offers 20 hours of training in management and administration as well as CEU credits.