Work is a key part of an individual's identity. As such, an important part of effective and caring leadership is to care for the worker's mind, body, and spirit. An administrator has responsibility for making child caregivers feel valued, respected, and understood. The workplace should be an environment which fosters professionally and personally supportive relationships. There is great value in training child caregivers to be reflective practitioners--individuals who ask questions about and reflect on their own behavior and motivations in a commitment to continuous improvement. Similarly, an administrator should reflect on how his or her attitudes, physical posture, facial expressions, and tone affect employees. Administrators should establish clear priorities for their work goals and for the goals of the childcare center. Childcare, at its best, stems from a workplace environment which has a strong sense of community. (JW)