I opened a small in home full day preschool for children 18 months to 5 years old. The environment is child centered/Montessori inspired and most activities are child led. I believe that children learn best when it is meaningful to them. I currently have 7 children enrolled and plan to keep child to teacher ratio low so that I can provide quality care/education to children in my care.

Cared for one male 18 months (on start date).Created age appropriate activities to help foster self care skills.Prepared healthy well balanced meals and snacks.Explored outdoors. Visiting state parks and local parks.Monitored early childhood health and emotional needs

Cared for 1 male child (8 months on start date) Created age appropriate activities for the child to discover and explore.I have been teaching him baby sign language. So far he has learned the sign for eat, milk, and more.He is starting to pull himself up on to things and seems interested in walking, so I will provide him with the opportunities to learn that skill.Prepared healthy and well balanced meals and snacks for children. Child had no allergies but by preference is vegan.Provided children with nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.

From my home I cared for two children (4 year old male child and 18 month old female at time of start date).We read stories, created arts and crafts, worked on small motor skills/ large motor skills activities and other age appropriate activities.I also began teaching him letter recognition and letter sounds.We worked on potty training.Activities we enjoyed were dance parties, fort building, and various science activities.

Cared for 1 Female (18 months at time of start date)Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and reading books.Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout each day to promote mental and emotional development.Planned fun excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities, safe spaces and access to educational materials and games.Offered detailed daily reports that outlined each child's day.Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects, and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.Provided children with nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.

From my home I cared for one 4 year old male child.We read stories, created arts and crafts, worked on small motor skills/ large motor skills activities and other age appropriate activities.I also began teaching him letter recognition and letter sounds.He enjoyed playing outside and had a lot of energy so we played basketball, catch and soccer as often as possible.I was also responsible for making meals, which we did together.

I worked under a grant provided by the state funded program First Things First.My program provided nutrition and fitness education to children ages 0-5.Developing and recommending new or even revised program objectives.Developing and scheduling program work plans (children's fitness and nutrition classes) in accordance with the specifications.Overseeing every day operations and coordinating the activities of the program.Monitoring and approving program expenditures and ensuring that the budget allocations have been maintained.Coordinating activities of the program, ensuring optimum efficiency and also complying with suitable policies and specifications.Reviewing applications or the other documents in order to determine the acceptance or to make decisions related to the program.Recruiting the program participants, utilizing most proper promotional methods like that of letters, presentations, brochures etc at meetings.Developing, compiling and writing communications for the distribution like that of newsletters, flyers etc.Developing and facilitating workshops, conferences, meetings etc; coordinating logistics, fixing participant communications.Observed safety protocols to minimize accidents and spread of disease.Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver high level of service to patients.Educated patients on various resources, services and programs to maximize care.Recommended improved life choices to enhance client outcomes.Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Develop and manage online marketing campaigns, effectively driving brand awareness, engagement and traffic to social media pages. Achieve strong, visible social media presence and develop concepts with viral potential. Continuously monitor online public relations. Create engaging posts, and campaigns to bring in potential clients

Meet regularly with Assistant Teacher(s) and Aides to develop weekly plans and activities.Meet with Program Coordinator to review curriculum plans and activities and evaluate program's effectiveness.Responsible for implementing of Head Start, NAEYC, and Title 29: DCM performance standards, policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines in the day- to-day operation of an early childhood development center (3 years-5 years of age) including developmentally appropriate practices for a pre-school program.Responsible for assisting with the implementation of developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings within the scheduled mandated by regulations and performance standards.Maintain records on each child's progress and development for the purpose of planning and compliance with Head Start Standards.Responsible for recording and record keeping of information required to document the growth and development of children.Responsible for working with an interdisciplinary team to fully implement an IEP for children with disabilities.Attend all staff meetings and in-service provided at the Center.Review with staff the progress of each child and develop written plans to promote each child's growth and development.Work with Parent Coordinator in planning and participating in parent activities.Responsible for coordinating and working closely with parents and staff/parent conferences.Help maintain facility in a safe and satisfactory condition.Provide day-to-day supervision and support to teacher assistants, teacher aides, substitutes and volunteers, which include sharing daily program plans and discussing goals for children.Arranged rooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.