Marissa Davis
McDonough,GA
Summary
Childcare Center Director with over 25 years of extensive expertise in childcare and over 3 years of experience in administration, safety compliance, curriculum development, and program management. Demonstrates strong leadership in managing facility operations and fostering parent communication, ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and families. Passionate about driving enrollment growth through strategic marketing initiatives and committed to maintaining high-quality standards in early childhood education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Director
Childcare Network
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Launching marketing campaigns and events to attract community members and increase enrollment
- Managing school's social media accounts to promote positive image to area families
- Maintaining compliance with all CNI and DECAL policies. Supervision of operations, health, safety, and early learning aspects of the facility
- Managing enrollment-related practices (responding to inquiries for enrollment, providing tours, and building enrollment)
- Managing facility staff (hiring, training, provide appropriate leadership) and other business-related tasks as necessary
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of ProCare, CAPS, CACFP software preferred
- Managing daily operations of the childcare center, including overseeing staff and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Developing and implemented policies and procedures for the center to ensure safety and quality standards are met
- Scheduling activities for children in accordance with state licensing requirements
- Providing guidance, support, and training to teachers on classroom management strategies, curriculum development, and teaching methods
- Ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner
Center Director
Clarian Place Child Care and Learning Center
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Launching marketing campaigns and events to attract community members and increase enrollment
- Managing school's social media accounts to promote positive image to area families
- Maintaining compliance with all Clarian and DECAL policies
- Supervision of operations, health, safety, and early learning aspects of the facility
- Managing enrollment-related practices (responding to inquiries for enrollment, providing tours, and building enrollment)
- Managing facility staff (hiring, training, provide appropriate leadership) and other business-related tasks as necessary
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, ProCare, CAPS, CACFP management software preferred Reliable with strong character and values
- Will serve as a role model for others in the facility and embody the servant leadership philosophy
- Managing daily operations of the childcare center, including overseeing staff and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Developing and implemented policies and procedures for the center to ensure safety and quality standards are met
- Scheduling activities for children in accordance with state licensing requirements
- Providing guidance, support, and training to teachers on classroom management strategies, curriculum development, and teaching methods
- Ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner
Private Nanny
Private Family
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Administered medications as directed by physician, regulate daily eating and performed first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required
- Meal prep
- Purchased and stocked all groceries, household items, prescriptions, and dry cleaning Interacted with kids with learning activities to help develop fine motor skills and learn numbers and letters
- Handled bill payments, answer phone calls and secure groceries, home supplies and other supplies needed
- Safely transported children to and from specific locations
- Assisted in homework and participated with the children in educational and physical activities
- Supervised and assisted with homework and projects
- Arranged event planning and coordinating Maintained appointment scheduling and calendar management
Private Nanny
Private Family
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Created a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment for the children Always supervised the children's activities
- Prepared bottles and meals
- Bathed and dressed children
- Placed children down for naptime
- Potty trained children
- Performed housework related to childcare
- Planned and lead educational activities
- Transported children to and from activities
- Administered medicines to the children
Director
MIKROS Childcare and Learning Center
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Completed majority of administrative tasks such tasks as processing enrollments, keeping attendance and health and safety records, ordering supplies and keeping billing records
- Responsible for keeping all students' files up to date, including medical and emergency contact information, and records of any behavioral incidents
- Made the menu for the school's snacks or lunches in accordance with federal school lunch program guidelines
- In charge of the hiring, training and supervision of staff
- Made the work schedule and ensures guidelines for ratios of staff to student are met
- Conducted teacher evaluations, observing the teacher in the classroom and rating his/her performance
- Responsible for overseeing the curriculum used in the center
- Met with parents to introduce the daycare center and explain the center's policies, fees, regulations and curriculum
- Dealt with parental concerns and questions and is responsible for conveying any policy changes to parents
- Accepted responsibility for ensuring that the organization is in full compliance with all licensing and safety regulations
- Updated licensing paperwork and schedule any needed inspections
- Kept records on all staff members to ensure the records are in compliance with licensing and continuing education requirements Instituted fire and disaster preparedness drills as required by law
- Wrote policies and plans for dealing with various types of emergencies in the daycare
Lead Teacher
Legacy Academy
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment for children Ensured the physical, social, cognitive, and educational excellence of children
- Ensured that the classroom is aesthetically attractive so that students enjoy their surroundings while learning lessons
- Provided support to the assistant teacher in planning lessons and daily activities based on the principles of child development
- Ensured development of positive relationships with children with a view to promote self- esteem and self-discipline
- Observed each child to assess skills, interests and needs and use this information to facilitate individual learning and growth
Private Nanny
Private Family
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Created a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment for the children
- Always supervised the children's activities
- Prepared bottles and meals
- Bathed and dressed children
- Placed children down for naptime
- Potty trained children
- Performed housework related to childcare
- Planned and lead educational activities
- Transported children to and from activities
- Administered medicines to the children
Private Nanny
Private Family
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Created a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment for the children Supervised the children's activities at all times
- Prepared bottles and meals
- Bathed and dressed children
- Placed children down for naptime
- Potty trained children
- Performed housework related to childcare
- Planned and lead educational activities
- Transported children to and from activities
- Administered medicines to the children
Private Nanny
Private Family
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Created a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment for the children Supervised the children's activities at all times
- Prepared bottles and meals
- Bathed and dressed children
- Placed children down for naptime
- Potty trained children
- Performed housework related to childcare
- Planned and lead educational activities
- Transported children to and from activities
- Administered medicines to the children
Substitute Teacher
Teachers R Us Placement Agency
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Carried out a teacher's regular activities and studies
- Used the sincere educational passion, unique talents and integrated training of exceptional instructors to continue an engaging learning process each day
- Was matched to a classroom, subject, method and area best fitting their knowledge, skills and abilities so every student receives expert instruction from a professional educator
- Gave students seamless learning and energetic instruction every day of the year
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Interacted frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children
- Respected and observed children's interests, intervening when needed to maintain safety and enhancing children's play with language, toys, and activities
- Communicated directly with each child at the child's level
- Engaged and communicated constructively with individual children during activities and routines and taking every opportunity to positively extend children's thinking and actions
- Encouraged and modeled social behavior and expectations Acknowledged feelings with sensitivity and demonstrating appropriate expressions of emotions
- Practiced positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior according to Bright Horizons' Guidelines for Positive Discipline
Primary Teacher
TSYS Learning Center
01.2001 - 10.2011
- Interacted frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children
- Respected and observed children's interests, intervening when needed to maintain safety and enhancing children's play with language, toys, and activities
- Communicated directly with each child at the child's level
Private Nanny
Private Family
08.2008 - 12.2009
- Created a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment for the children Always supervised the children's activities
- Prepared bottles and meals
- Bathed and dressed children
- Placed children down for naptime
- Potty trained children
- Performed housework related to childcare
- Planned and lead educational activities
- Transported children to and from activities
- Administered medicines to the children
Floater
Great Beginnings
03.2007 - 03.2008
- Capitalized on children's play to further language and vocabulary development, improved social skills, and introduced scientific and mathematical concepts
- Performed one-on-one instruction, and learning through creative activities such as art, dance, and music, is adopted to teach preschool children
- Provided instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers Supported and assisted children in learning class material using the teacher's lesson plans, providing students with individualized attention Supervised students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, and hallways, or on field trips; record grades, set up equipment, and help prepare materials for instruction
- Attended to the physical needs of students with disabilities, included feeding, teaching good grooming habits, or assisted students riding the school bus.
Assistant Teacher
Splendid Care Daycare
06.1999 - 08.2003
- Provided supervision of children from birth to age 12 in a in-home setting Tended to the child's early education, nutrition, health, and other needs, also performed the duties of a housekeeper, including cleaning and laundry
Education
Technical Certificate of Credit - Infant and Toddler Specialist
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GeorgiaChild Development Associate Credential -
Council For Professional Recognition
Atlanta, GeorgiaDiploma - Nail Technology
International School of Skin, Nailcare & Massage Therapy
Atlanta, GeorgiaDiploma - Cosmetology
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GeorgiaAssociate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, Georgia05.2024
Skills
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Curriculum Development
- CPR
- Budget Management
- ProCare
- Safety Compliance
- Program Management
- Time Management
- Staff Management
- First Aid
- Policy Development
- Microsoft Office
- Educational Planning
- Parent Communication
- Leadership
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, AED, 40 Hour Director Training
Timeline
School Director
Childcare Network
07.2024 - 03.2026
Center Director
Clarian Place Child Care and Learning Center
04.2023 - 06.2024
Private Nanny
Private Family
05.2021 - 11.2022
Private Nanny
Private Family
02.2020 - 11.2021
Director
MIKROS Childcare and Learning Center
02.2020 - 04.2021
Lead Teacher
Legacy Academy
01.2019 - 02.2020
Private Nanny
Private Family
03.2018 - 12.2018
Private Nanny
Private Family
12.2016 - 12.2017
Private Nanny
Private Family
01.2015 - 06.2016
Substitute Teacher
Teachers R Us Placement Agency
05.2014 - 11.2014
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
10.2011 - 08.2013
Private Nanny
Private Family
08.2008 - 12.2009
Floater
Great Beginnings
03.2007 - 03.2008
Primary Teacher
TSYS Learning Center
01.2001 - 10.2011
Assistant Teacher
Splendid Care Daycare
06.1999 - 08.2003
Diploma - Cosmetology
Columbus Technical College
Diploma - Nail Technology
International School of Skin, Nailcare & Massage Therapy
Technical Certificate of Credit - Infant and Toddler Specialist
Atlanta Technical College
Child Development Associate Credential -
Council For Professional Recognition
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Atlanta Technical College