Esmeralda Rojas

Oversee multiple Head Start centers serving children ages 18-35 months to 3 years children. Ensured high-quality early childhood education and care, compliance with child care licensing regulations, and alignment with Head Start Performance Standards. Provided leadership, supervision, and operational support to staff, fostering safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environments for young children.

• Supervise and support staff and teaching staff across assigned sites.
• Ensure program implementation aligns with Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and family engagement.
• Monitor all centers for compliance with child care licensing regulations, including staff-to-child ratios, safety standards, and facility requirements.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and audits to ensure adherence to licensing and Head Start standards.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for licensing renewals, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary liaison with state licensing agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations for center directors and staff.
• Coordinate professional development opportunities focused on infant/toddler care, curriculum, and compliance.
• Ensure staff maintain required certifications, background checks, and ongoing training hours.
• Support family engagement initiatives that strengthen parent-child relationships and promote school readiness.
• Collaborate with community partners to enhance services for families, including health, nutrition, and social services.
• Oversee enrollment processes to ensure eligibility and compliance with Head Start guidelines.
• Monitor health and safety practices, emergency preparedness, and risk management.

• Fostered family engagement to enhance children's educational experiences and outcomes.
• Conducted home visits to evaluate family needs and establish actionable goals.
• Connected families with essential community resources for health and stability.
• Coordinated parent workshops, promoting active involvement in program governance.
• Ensured compliance with regulations while managing daily Head Start operations.
• Trained and supervised staff to enhance classroom quality and service delivery.