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Jessica Coyle

Cocoa,FL

Summary

Early childhood education professional with more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience driving program quality, compliance, and operational excellence across multi-site operations. Recognized as a trusted resource and subject matter expert in Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and School Readiness (SR), with a strong foundation in childcare licensing developed through progressive school leadership roles. Proven ability to support leaders through complex regulatory requirements, analyze data, develop scalable processes, and implement improvement strategies that strengthen quality and compliance. Skilled at building collaborative partnerships with Early Learning Coalitions, agency partners, and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and support organizational goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Grants Program Specialist

Learning Care Group
Florida
12.2022 - Current
  • Provide statewide oversight and strategic support for Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) programs across all Florida schools, leading annual VPK and School Readiness contracting, compliance monitoring, quality improvement initiatives, and operational guidance for field leadership.
  • Key accomplishments include:
  • Interpret and apply VPK, School Readiness, and related regulatory requirements, guiding school leaders through compliance challenges, operational decisions, reimbursement requirements, and program implementation while ensuring alignment with state and company standards.
  • Partner with Directors, District Managers, Regional Managers, and corporate leadership to identify compliance risks, develop improvement strategies, and ensure consistent implementation of state and company standards.
  • Conduct classroom observations, virtual reviews, and on-site school visits to assess program quality, identify compliance risks, provide coaching, and support continuous improvement.
  • Analyze enrollment, attendance, reimbursement, and compliance data to identify trends, mitigate risk, and maximize program performance.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Early Learning Coalitions throughout Florida, facilitating proactive communication that has helped resolve compliance concerns before corrective action became necessary.
  • Develop tools, resources, and standardized processes that improve operational consistency and support field leaders statewide.

Quality Improvement Initiative: Florida VPK Provider on Probation (POP) Improvement Process

  • Led the development and implementation of a statewide monitoring and support framework for Florida VPK Provider on Probation (POP) schools, partnering with Education and other stakeholders to address changes in state accountability requirements.
  • Collaborated to develop an early-risk identification methodology that enabled proactive intervention and improvement planning months before official state performance notifications were released.
  • Partnered directly with leaders at 16 schools to develop individualized improvement plans, monitor progress, and provide ongoing coaching and accountability support.

Academy Director

Learning Care Group – La Petite Academy
07.2018 - 12.2022
  • Led all aspects of school operations, including educational quality, licensing compliance, financial performance, enrollment growth, and staff development.
  • Managed and coached approximately 20 team members, fostering a collaborative culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.
  • Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations and company standards through ongoing monitoring, staff training, and preparation for licensing inspections and operational audits.
  • Partnered with families to address behavioral, developmental, and educational concerns through proactive communication, problem-solving, and individualized support.
  • Managed budgets, staffing, enrollment, and operational metrics to achieve financial goals and support program growth.
  • Mentored teachers and administrative staff to strengthen classroom quality, leadership capacity, and regulatory compliance.

Program Assistant Director | Team Lead | VPK Teacher

Learning Care Group
10.2006 - 07.2018
  • Progressed through multiple leadership roles while developing expertise in classroom instruction, school operations, compliance, teacher development, and Florida VPK implementation.
  • Supported licensing compliance, coached teaching staff, and partnered with leadership to improve educational quality and operational performance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Florida International University
Miami

Skills

  • Florida VPK & School Readiness (SR)
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Quality Improvement
  • Process Development & Continuous Improvement
  • Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Child Care Licensing Knowledge
  • Risk Assessment & Corrective Action Planning
  • Relationship Management
  • Training & Development

Timeline

Senior Grants Program Specialist

Learning Care Group
12.2022 - Current

Academy Director

Learning Care Group – La Petite Academy
07.2018 - 12.2022

Program Assistant Director | Team Lead | VPK Teacher

Learning Care Group
10.2006 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Florida International University