Christie Steadham
Union Grove,AL
Summary
As Director at Stepping Stones Learning Center, I spearheaded compliance initiatives, enhancing safety and educational standards. My expertise in child development and curriculum planning, coupled with strong parental communication, fostered a nurturing environment that promoted positive behavior and learning. Successfully mentored staff, ensuring a blend of professional ethics and engagement, significantly improving program quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Stepping Stones Learning Center
Huntsville, Alabama
05.2015 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Enforced rules to promote positive behavior among children under care.
- Collaborated with other professionals including teachers, social workers and nutritionists to coordinate services for children in need.
- Managed school's social media accounts to promote positive image to area families.
- Monitored financial budgets related to childcare operations.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Coordinated daily activities such as meals, rest periods, outdoor playtime and learning activities.
- Reviewed licensing regulations regularly to maintain compliance standards.
- Developed, implemented and monitored policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all children in care.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and families.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Provided guidance for parents on child development issues.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences as needed.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, health information and developmental progress.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children by providing appropriate supervision of their activities.
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure cleanliness and safety requirements are met.
- Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, ALSkills
- Facilitating Classroom Operations
- Parent communication
- Curriculum planning
- Child assessment
- Safety regulations compliance
- Child development expertise
- Professional ethics
- Parental engagement
Certification
- YEARLY TRAINING THROUGH CHILD CARE CENTRAL FOR 2025
- CDA Planning a Safe and Healthy Environment to Invite Learning (15 clock hours) 1/2025
- CDA Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development (15 clock hours) 1/2025
- CDA Positive Ways to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development (15 clock hours) 1/2025
- CDA Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families (15 clock hours) 1/2025
- CDA Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation (15 clock hours) 1/2025
- CDA Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism (15 clock hours) 1/2025
- CDA Observing and Recording Children's Behavior (15 clock hours) 2/2025
- CDA Principles of Child Growth and Development (15 clock hours) 2/2025
- Keeping the Peace (positive Discipline and Guidance) 1/2025
- Activities for Learning (Child Development) 1/2025
- In the Event of a Crisis at your CHildcare Center, Do you Know What to DO? ( Admin & Management) 1/2025
- Healthy from Head to Toe (Health and Safety) 1/2025
- A More Professional You (Childcare Professional and the Family) 1/2025
- Fostering Creativity in Children (Child Development) 1/2025
- Being a Professional (Childcare Professional and the Family) 1/2025
- Speaking the Language of Conscious Discipline (Positive Discipline and Guidance) 1/2025
- Practicing DAP for Staff (Admin & Management) 1/2025
- How to Build a Welcoming Environment for School-agers (Quality Childcare & Licensing) 1/2025
- Health and Safety Training (11 clock hours) 1/2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director
Stepping Stones Learning Center
05.2015 - Current
- YEARLY TRAINING THROUGH CHILD CARE CENTRAL FOR 2025
- CDA Planning a Safe and Healthy Environment to Invite Learning (15 clock hours) 1/2025
- CDA Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development (15 clock hours) 1/2025
- CDA Positive Ways to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development (15 clock hours) 1/2025
- CDA Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families (15 clock hours) 1/2025
- CDA Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation (15 clock hours) 1/2025
- CDA Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism (15 clock hours) 1/2025
- CDA Observing and Recording Children's Behavior (15 clock hours) 2/2025
- CDA Principles of Child Growth and Development (15 clock hours) 2/2025
- Keeping the Peace (positive Discipline and Guidance) 1/2025
- Activities for Learning (Child Development) 1/2025
- In the Event of a Crisis at your CHildcare Center, Do you Know What to DO? ( Admin & Management) 1/2025
- Healthy from Head to Toe (Health and Safety) 1/2025
- A More Professional You (Childcare Professional and the Family) 1/2025
- Fostering Creativity in Children (Child Development) 1/2025
- Being a Professional (Childcare Professional and the Family) 1/2025
- Speaking the Language of Conscious Discipline (Positive Discipline and Guidance) 1/2025
- Practicing DAP for Staff (Admin & Management) 1/2025
- How to Build a Welcoming Environment for School-agers (Quality Childcare & Licensing) 1/2025
- Health and Safety Training (11 clock hours) 1/2025
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Calhoun Community College
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