Karen Mandy
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Diligent Childcare Director with 34 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Florida licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Director
Buttons & Bows Professional Daycare, Inc.
07.1989 - Current
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Registered Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Directors Credential - Child Care
Department of Children & Families
Broward County01.2019
Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Jackson Memorial School of Nursing
Miami, FL01.1988
Skills
- Follow-Up Calls
- Administrative Support
- Daily Logs
- Microsoft Office
- Delegating Assignments
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Government Standards
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Instructional Practices
- Parent and Student Communication
- Fostering Positive Environment
- Classroom Observation
- Marketing and Communications
- Communicable Diseases
- Staff Hiring
- Program Optimization
- Enrichment Activities
- Procedures Compliance
- Service Quality
- Understanding of Applicable Laws
- Community Engagement
- Emergency Situations
- Oversee Staff
- School Administration
- Childcare Requirements
- Provider Enrollment
- Creative Solutions
- Infant Care
- Emergency Response Plans
- Compliance Monitoring
- Before School Care
- Field Trip Monitoring
- Behavior Redirection
- Maintain School Records
- Disaster Preparedness
- Activity Organization
- Staff Evaluations
- Support Teachers
- Safe Environment Planning
Timeline
Owner/Director
Buttons & Bows Professional Daycare, Inc.
07.1989 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital
01.1988 - 01.1990
Directors Credential - Child Care
Department of Children & Families
Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Jackson Memorial School of Nursing
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