Ms. Mulekah Jones
Columbus,OH
Summary
Diligent Childcare Director with over 20 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in a licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Ohio licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates a safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Director/Administrator
Ohio Child Step Up To Quality Daycare
08.2019 - Current
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experiences for children and staff
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety, and well-being of children
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive
- 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 an efficant quality learning environment
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep the program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs
- Stayed current on JFS codes, rules and regulations guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in Tennessee
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Developed and executed plans to monitor standard process adherence
- Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows for current and future process steps
- Conducted training and change management processes to improve operations
- Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities
- Worked with OCCRRA resources to understand requirements and provide exceptional childcare services
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance for satisfactory audit rating
- Investigated and resolved customer complaints to foster satisfaction
- Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall business growth
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness
Child Care Director
IAMS CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER
09.2011 - Current
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences
- Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food, and materials to foster social and cognitive development
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize the learning environment
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster a positive experience for children and staff
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning
- Hired well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting program success in only 6 months
- Stayed current on JFS codes and guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in Ohio
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Conducted training and change management processes to improve operations
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance for satisfactory audit rating
- Analyzed current business plan, identified inefficiencies in existing processes, and tracked performance following implementation of improvements
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Investigated and resolved customer complaints to foster satisfaction
- Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements
- Developed an exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance
Child Care Supervisor/Teacher Lead
Children R Us Daycare
08.2004 - 08.2019
- Coordinated schedules and team assignments
- Developed and implemented lesson plans, activities and field trips
- Oversaw a team of 8-10 childcare workers
- Maintained facility compliance with applicable laws and standards
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spreading of germs
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten
- Created a safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles
- Consulted with families to discuss the activities and behaviors of each child
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created awelcoming, caring environments for all children
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children, including updating attendance and requesting new supplies
- Managed the safety and security of all children under care
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each day
Education
Associate Of Health - Nursing/Children And Adult Health
Columbus State Community Ommunity College
Columbus, OHCDA - Early Childhood Education
CDA Council
Columbus, OH12.2018
High School Diploma - Child Care Management/ Nursing
Linden McKinley High School
Columbus, OH07.2004
Skills
- Leading activities
- Children's first aid certified
- First Aid, CPR, AED Instructor
- Managing supplies
- Goal setting
- Lesson planning
- Coordinating schedules
- Maintaining safety
- Meal organizing
- Group and individual instruction
- Basic clerical knowledge
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Child development
- Student records management
- Regulatory compliance
- Creating Curriculum
Timeline
Child Care Director/Administrator
Ohio Child Step Up To Quality Daycare
08.2019 - Current
Child Care Director
IAMS CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER
09.2011 - Current
Child Care Supervisor/Teacher Lead
Children R Us Daycare
08.2004 - 08.2019
Associate Of Health - Nursing/Children And Adult Health
Columbus State Community Ommunity College
CDA - Early Childhood Education
CDA Council
High School Diploma - Child Care Management/ Nursing
Linden McKinley High School
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