Frankie Willis
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Established Child Care Administrator with 22 years of child care management experience and formal education. Accountable for operation of facility while complying with Arizona regulations. Consistently balances needs of children with business needs resulting in year over year financial growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Director /Owner/Operator
Quality Care Learning Center
Casa Grande, AZ
10.1999 - Current
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve ongoing enrollment goals.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Reviewed and evaluated new and current programs to determine success and compliance with state, local and federal regulations and recommended necessary modifications.
- Developed budget for center and established controls to adhere to budget.
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting program success in only 30 days.
- Recruited, hired and evaluated primary and supplemental staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Maximized occupancy of building to achieve return on investment.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Early Childhood Education
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ12.2020
Skills
- Dietary Needs
- Behavior Redirection
- Construction Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Professional Relationships
- Customer Satisfaction
- Government Standards
- Community Engagement
Timeline
Childcare Director /Owner/Operator
Quality Care Learning Center
10.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Early Childhood Education
Central Arizona College
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