We recently had the chance to connect with Kirstin Green and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Kirstin, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
Speaking for myself, I’ve realized that while I’m somewhat of an expert in my field, childcare and Early Childhood Education, I often feel out of place around other entrepreneurs. Many of them are fluent in business terms and strategies, and I sometimes have to ask them to “dumb it down” so I can follow along. I think a lot of people secretly struggle with that feeling of not belonging, especially if they didn’t go to business school. It can be intimidating to step into those networking spaces, and for a long time, I avoided them altogether. But lately, I’ve learned to embrace it. I’m starting to feel like I do belong in those rooms, and I’m no longer afraid to ask questions so I can grow and truly understand.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Kirstin Green, and I’m the proud owner of Kirstin’s Care, a 24-hour childcare center located in Cedar Hill, Texas. We’re open Monday through Friday around the clock and even offer overnight care on Saturdays to support families with nontraditional work schedules. With 23 years of professional experience in early childhood education, I’ve built a program that feels like home while offering the structure and quality every parent and child deserves.
What makes Kirstin’s Care unique is that it was born from my own experience as a working mother. A few years ago, I worked as a 911 dispatcher, scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., including weekends. Finding dependable childcare during those hours was nearly impossible, and that struggle inspired my mission to make extended-hours childcare a standard in our industry.
At Kirstin’s Care, we don’t just supervise children, we nurture, teach, and create opportunities for them to grow in a safe, loving environment no matter the time of day. My hope is to inspire other providers to expand their hours or consider the needs of parents who work nights and weekends, so every family can access quality childcare options that truly fit their lives.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
I believe the bond between people breaks when the trust that once connected them is lost. Every meaningful relationship, whether personal or professional, depends on trust as its foundation. When that trust fades, the bond naturally weakens.
The only way to restore it is by rebuilding that trust, if both people are willing to make the effort. Trust isn’t something that’s given; it’s something that’s earned. It takes time to build, but it takes even longer to rebuild once it’s been broken. Still, when both sides are patient and sincere, it’s possible to heal and even strengthen the connection that was lost.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes, there was definitely a time when I almost gave up, in fact, I actually did. I can’t remember the exact year I was featured in Voyage Dallas Magazine, but it was around the time I first started my company, Kirstin’s Care, back in 2014. I was so excited to launch my business, but it failed miserably. I ended up shutting everything down and stepping away for nearly five years.
At the time, I had worked several jobs and learned each one quickly, but I would always reach a point where I felt unchallenged and ready for the next thing. I knew deep down that I wanted to be a business owner, I just didn’t know what I was truly good at or what kind of service I could offer. When I finally realized my passion was in childcare, I decided to start a childcare staffing company, connecting nannies with families and childcare workers with centers.
I’ll never forget getting my first client, it was thrilling. Then I hired my first employee, then my second, and by the third, I was completely in over my head. I was great at the work itself, but I didn’t understand the business side of things. I quickly learned that passion alone isn’t enough, it takes structure, systems, and knowledge to sustain success. Unfortunately, I learned that lesson too late, and I felt like I had ruined my reputation before my business ever really got off the ground.
I was embarrassed and ashamed, and I swore I would never try entrepreneurship again. But once I went back to being an employee, I couldn’t shake that entrepreneurial spirit. Over time, I used that setback as motivation. Before diving back in, I took the time to learn everything I could about what went wrong the first time, so that when I came back, I could do it right. That failure ended up being the foundation for the success I have today.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Whose ideas do you rely on most that aren’t your own?
That’s a hard one for me to answer because, while I know I don’t know everything, I’m very confident in what I do know about my industry. There aren’t many people whose ideas I fully rely on, but one person I do turn to often is my mom. She’s not in the same industry, but she’s full of wisdom and always willing to share her thoughts, sometimes even when I don’t ask!
Even though her advice comes from a different perspective, I always listen. I take what’s useful, apply what fits, and let go of what doesn’t. My mom is the first person I go to when I need someone else’s insight or opinion because I trust her to be honest, unbiased, and genuine. She has a way of grounding me and helping me see things from a new angle, and that’s something I truly value.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m with my children and there’s absolutely nothing on the schedule for the day. Those rare moments when we’re all home, available, and in the same space, with no deadlines, no alarms, and no agendas, are everything to me. Just being present together, laughing, talking, and enjoying each other’s company without any outside pressures, that’s when I feel truly at peace.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kirstinscare.com/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstingreen24
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirstinsCare2/
