Heather Elley
Bayville,NJ
Summary
At Red Apple Country Day School, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced safety, compliance, and child development, leveraging skills in parent communication and employee training. My leadership improved staff performance and increased parent satisfaction, embodying a commitment to excellence and a nurturing environment for children's growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Daycare
Red Apple Country Day School
10.2011 - Current
- Ensured safety of children by enforcing strict health and safety guidelines in compliance with state regulations.
- Managed administrative tasks such as record-keeping, billing, and reporting to ensure efficient operation of the daycare center.
- Implemented ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members, improving overall quality of care provided at the facility.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday parties or field trips that enriched children''s experiences at the daycare center.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Enhanced children''s emotional and social development by implementing age-appropriate programs and activities.
- Streamlined daycare operations through effective scheduling, staff management, and budget control.
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
- Promoted a positive learning culture by modeling appropriate behavior management strategies for staff members to emulate.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for children to feel comfortable exploring their surroundings.
- Fostered teamwork among staff members through regular meetings, collaborative planning sessions, and team-building activities.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2022
Associate of Science - Sociology
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Employee Training
- Child development expertise
- Special Needs Support
Timeline
Director of Daycare
Red Apple Country Day School
10.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Kean University
Associate of Science - Sociology
Ocean County College
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