Leslie Joslin
Child Care Licensor
Woodbury,Minnesota
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child Care Licensor
State Of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
04.2014 - Current
- Support child care providers by continuing to be a resource to them in providing quality care to the children in our community.
- Provided statutory regulation of child care centers through annual reviews, while meeting 100% completion of those annual reviews.
- Mentored six licensor very successfully, and continue to support those licensors whenever they are in need.
- Served as chairperson of the OIG Employee Engagement Committee for two years, July 2020-July 2023, providing engagement opportunities to over 300 persons to help support the OIG in employee retention efforts.
- Contribute to any work group that I am asked to be a part of to support our team.
Childcare Center Director
Peace Of Mind Child Care
Woodbury, MN
11.2011 - 04.2014
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Executive Center Director
Knowledge Learning Corporation
8445 Seasons Parkway
08.2000 - 11.2011
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans for disasters, security issues, and injuries.
- Sparked imagination, built self-esteem and helped children make exciting discoveries daily.
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
- Recruited and developed solid team of professionals to care for up to 120 children each day.
- 100% compliance of state regulations
Childcare Center Director
New Horizon Academy
St. Paul And Woodbury, Minnesota
04.1993 - 08.2000
- Managed program and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development in providing quality child care.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Supervised and managed team of 30 childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development/Family Life W/ Special Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI 09.1981 - 05.1986
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Child Care Licensor
State Of Minnesota
04.2014 - Current
Childcare Center Director
Peace Of Mind Child Care
11.2011 - 04.2014
Executive Center Director
Knowledge Learning Corporation
08.2000 - 11.2011
Childcare Center Director
New Horizon Academy
04.1993 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Child Development/Family Life W/ Special Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
09.1981 - 05.1986