Carla Young
Saint Clair Shores,MI
Summary
Dynamic Center Director with extensive experience at Little Learners Childcare Center, excelling in curriculum development and staff management. Proven track record in enhancing family engagement and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at budgeting and fostering a safe, nurturing environment, driving program effectiveness and community outreach initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Caregiver
Schey Family
Pleasant Ridge, USA
10.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the daytime care of their child from 6mo to present; inclusive occasional weekend evenings
- Developed weekly schedule of activities to support child's growth & development to include both indoor and outdoor environments
- Planned meals and snacks for well balanced diet
- Executed ongoing 'field trips' such as Zoo, library, play spaces, classes and more
- Supported speech therapy curriculum with in-home practices & out of home classes
- Ensured child had proper supplies and tools needed for daily activities
- Collaborated closely with parents on needs and wants as child developed
Center Director
Little Learners Childcare Center
Washington, Michigan
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of early childhood education programs.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
- Implemented curriculum standards and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated parent communication and engagement activities.
- Developed budgets and monitored financial expenditures.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Facilitated staff meetings to promote collaboration and development.
- Evaluated program effectiveness and recommended improvements.
- Provided guidance on professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Managed daily operations of the center including scheduling, customer service, safety protocols.
- Engaged in community outreach initiatives aimed at increasing awareness about services offered by the center.
Center Director
Green Garden Child Development Center
Huntington Woods, USA
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed facility to ensure that children had a safe and educational environment to learn, socialize and collaborate with others
- Developed curriculums that teachers and staff could use in their classrooms
- Developed budgeting tools used to manage classroom and facility spend
- Carried out first aid and safety initiatives to protect students and staff
- Supported parents, children and staff with ongoing communication and care
Director
Sunnies Skies Child Care
Huntington Woods, USA
12.2016 - 12.2020
- Oversaw facility to ensure that children had a safe and fun environment to learn and socialize with others
- Collaborated in the development of everyday curriculums working closely with teachers and staff
- Hired qualified child care staff
- Set and managed budgets for toys and supplies
- Proactively communicated with parents to accommodate their child's needs
- Marketed the facility to surrounding community members
- Developed first aid and safety initiatives to ensure children and staff's health and well being
Education
Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Macomb Community College
Clinton Township, MI12.2007
Skills
- Staff management
- Curriculum development
- Regulatory compliance
- Budgeting and finance
- Child safety protocols
- Family engagement
Certification
- CPR/FA
- Active Shooter Trained
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Timeline
Center Director
Little Learners Childcare Center
01.2024 - 09.2025
Private Caregiver
Schey Family
10.2021 - Current
Center Director
Green Garden Child Development Center
12.2020 - 09.2021
Director
Sunnies Skies Child Care
12.2016 - 12.2020
Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Macomb Community College