Why Every Preschool Owner Needs Checklists | With Firefighter & Paramedic Jason Reue

✨ In this episode of The Business of Preschool Podcast, Chelsea sits down with her husband, Jason Reue—a firefighter and paramedic—to explore the surprising power of checklists as leadership and management tools.

Drawing inspiration from The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande, Chelsea and Jason break down how aviation, emergency medicine, and yes—even preschool management—use checklists to lighten the mental load, reduce mistakes, and prepare teams for both routine tasks and unexpected emergencies.

From diaper-changing procedures to disaster preparedness, discover why checklists aren’t about limiting expertise—they’re about cognitive offloading, consistency, and confidence. You’ll also hear real-world preschool scenarios where a well-designed checklist makes the difference between chaos and calm.

Whether you’re an owner juggling dozens of responsibilities or a director stepping into leadership, this episode will inspire you to rethink how systems and checklists can empower your staff, protect your school, and give you peace of mind.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how the right checklist can transform overwhelm into organized leadership.