Danelle Ingalls
South Beach,OR
Summary
Dedicated daycare director with a strong background in educational program development, operational management, and child safety standards. Committed to creating nurturing environments that promote children's growth and learning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director / Daycare Owner / Operator
Wee Tymes Playschool
Carmichael, California
03.2008 - 06.2026
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Helped manage daily operations to maintain safe, nurturing environment.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for daycare staff to ensure safety of children in care.
- Cultivated safe and happy child-friendly environment by implementing effective security, sanitation and policies and procedures.
- Supported development of educational programs aligned with children’s developmental needs.
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness through regular feedback and assessments.
- Supervised staff, providing training and support to enhance teaching methods.
- Assisted with staff recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Executed daily opening, closing, and shift change procedures to ensure operational consistency.
- Worked with parents to discuss children’s progress and concerns.
- Organized activities such as games, arts and crafts, music, outdoor playtime, story time, field trips and other educational programs.
- Oversaw inventory levels of food items, toys, and supplies to ensure daily operational readiness.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Recorded children's growth, behavior and development, monitoring changes to discuss with parents or guardians.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics / Child Development
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01-1976
Skills
- Educational program development
- Curriculum evaluation
- Policy implementation
- Operational management
- Staff recruitment
- Child safety standards
Timeline
Director / Daycare Owner / Operator
Wee Tymes Playschool
03.2008 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics / Child Development
California State University, Sacramento