Who We Are
Childcare owners helping childcare owners. That's who we are.
We know this industry because we've lived it. We've cried in parking lots, scrambled to fill classrooms, and stayed up wondering how to make payroll. Childcare Elevated exists because the people who take care of our children deserve someone in their corner who actually understands what they're going through.
Meet the Team
We're not consultants watching from the sidelines. We've built, scaled, and sold childcare centers ourselves.
Jean Baglien
Founder and Visionary
Jean purchased a closed childcare center at a sheriff sale, rebuilt it, and grew it into a thriving operation before exiting successfully. Now she's on a mission to help other owners do the same.
Brian Toelle
Benefits Strategist and Deal-Maker
Brian brings the financial firepower. As a benefits strategist and acquisition expert, he helps childcare centers access programs that were previously out of reach.
Robby D'Angelo
Fractional CEO and Systems Architect
Robby builds the infrastructure that makes everything run. From the technology behind Childcare Elevated to the systems that keep the team moving, he turns strategy into execution.
Hamid Mahmood
Marketing Strategist
Hamid drives the community and growth engine. From social media strategy to association partnerships, he makes sure childcare owners find Childcare Elevated when they need it most.
Taylor Hoffmann
Account Manager and Customer Success
Taylor is the first voice you'll hear when you join Childcare Elevated. She handles intake, walks you through the process, and makes sure you're never left figuring things out alone.
Sammy
Team Member
Bio coming soon.
The People Behind the Mission
Jean Baglien, Founder
I purchased a closed childcare center at a sheriff sale, rebuilt it, and grew it into something I was truly proud of before exiting for $2M+. After discovering a benefits program that could have changed everything for my teachers, I founded Childcare Elevated so no owner has to find out too late.
13 Years Running a Center
Rebuilt a Closed Center
Exited for $2M+
WCCAA Board Director
ECE Administrator Certified
ECE Leadership Credential
Our Mission
Childcare Elevated helps childcare center owners take care of their people, grow their profits, and build a center driven by real purpose. We do it with the support of someone who's been exactly where they are, because Jean rebuilt a center, grew it, and came out the other side knowing there's a better way. This isn't a corporate program. It's childcare owners helping childcare owners.
This is who we are. And who we'll never be.
What You Can Expect
Who We Are
Warm and Understanding
We meet you where you are. We know the weight of running a childcare center because we've carried it ourselves. Before we offer solutions, we listen.
Who We'll Never Be
Cold or Corporate. You'll never get a scripted sales call or a generic email sequence from us.
Who We Are
Aspirational and Elevating
We believe in what you've built. Our job is to show you what's possible, not to make promises we can't keep.
Who We'll Never Be
Pushy or Hype-Driven. No countdown timers, no "last chance" emails, no manufactured urgency.
Who We Are
Simple and Clear
We speak in plain English. If a childcare center owner wouldn't say it to a friend over coffee, we rewrite it.
Who We'll Never Be
Jargon-Heavy or Technical. No acronyms without explanation, no corporate buzzwords, no fine print you need a lawyer to understand.
Who We Are
Honest and Trustworthy
Every center is different. We show you YOUR numbers and let you decide. We use ranges, not hard figures, and "based on your audit" qualifiers.
Who We'll Never Be
Misleading or Exaggerated. We will never promise guaranteed results, specific dollar amounts, or outcomes we can't verify for your situation.
Who We Are
Experienced and Credible
Jean's stories carry weight because she earned every one of them. She built, grew, and exited a childcare center. She's not advising from a textbook.
Who We'll Never Be
Know-It-All or Condescending. We don't lecture. We share what we've learned and let you take what's useful.
Who We Are
Community-First
We built a community before we built a business. The EC community is where thousands of childcare center owners come together around people, profits, and purpose. No sales pitches required.
Who We'll Never Be
Transactional or Salesy. You'll never feel like a "lead" here. You're an owner, and you're welcome whether or not you use our services.
Who We Are
Action-Oriented
We give you clear next steps and do the heavy lifting. If you qualify for the benefits program, we handle the setup. You have enough on your plate.
Who We'll Never Be
Vague or Abstract. We don't deal in theory. Every conversation ends with something concrete you can act on.
The Community
This isn't just a company. It's a movement.
People and Profits by Childcare Elevated is where thousands of childcare center owners come together to share what's working, ask hard questions, and support each other through the real challenges of running a center. No sales pitches, no barriers. Just owners helping owners.
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Who We Work With
Backed by People Who Deliver
Sheperd
2,000+ employersSW
Shepherd WellnessWCCAA
WI Childcare Admins“
Implementing Shepherd Wellness was the best decision we made for our clients. We hear over and over again how impactful this benefit is, not just on the cost savings, but that their employees are happier and their productivity is up!
Grant Deviney, Benefits Partner
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