- I enjoy sketching, painting and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Music, I've played flute for 45 years
- Baking confections and I make cakes professionally for the past 15 years
- Active outdoors and are committed to improving my physical fitness
Sherry Davenport
Maple City,MI
Summary
With a proven track record at Rooted Daycare LLC and my previous experience with home daycare, I plan on elevating enrollment rates through innovative marketing and enhanced early childhood education with my expertise in curriculum planning and strong parent-teacher communication. My leadership in co-founding ALAM Inc. showcases my problem-solving skills and commitment to professionalism, achieving significant customer satisfaction.
Experienced with creating nurturing and educational environment for children. Utilizes strong organizational skills and effective communication to ensure smooth daily operations. Knowledge of early childhood development and safety regulations, ensuring high standard of care.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Daycare Provider
Rooted Daycare LLC
12.2024 - Current
- Enhance children's social skills by organizing group activities and promoting cooperative play.
- Support early literacy skills by incorporating storytime sessions and language-rich activities into daily routines.
- Improve parent satisfaction through consistent communication and timely updates on children''s progress.
- Increase enrollment rates by implementing marketing strategies such as social media outreach, open houses, and community events participation.
- Continuously update my knowledge in early childhood education by attending industry conferences, workshops, and webinars to stay current on best practices and new trends within the field.
- Maintain a clean and organized facility, adhering to state licensing regulations and daycare standards.
- Manage daily operations such as scheduling, budgeting, and staff management to ensure smooth functioning of the daycare center.
- Build strong relationships with families, fostering trust and confidence in the care provided.
- Develop age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Assist in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Monitor children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sing songs and facilitate creative play.
- Implement daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Handle daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Offered children numerous opportunities throughout each week to get sunshine and exercise in yard and at local parks.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Administered nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy eating habits in children.
- Offered early language exposure through story time sessions fostering literacy skills.
- Balanced children's days between play, instruction, and rest with well-designed schedules.
- Organized engaging arts and crafts projects to foster creativity and fine motor skills among the children.
- Managed daily operations of the home daycare, including scheduling, budgeting, and recordkeeping.
- Promoted good social skills by helping children work through conflicts and leading many collaborative games.
- Delivered effective potty training strategies tailored to each child''s readiness level leading to successful outcomes.
- Administered prescription and OTC medicines to meet children's specific needs.
- Crafted nutritious meals and kept lots of fresh fruit and vegetables on hand to prevent unhealthy snacking.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through open communication, addressing concerns, and providing updates on their child''s progress.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children, conducting regular safety checks and maintaining cleanliness.
- Kept children safe and secure in different environments with diligent monitoring and effective management strategies.
- Managed home environment to keep areas clean, organized and free of safety hazards.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Co-Owned an Environmental Company
ALAM Inc. (Asbestos & Lead Abatement of MI Inc)
01.1990 - 12.2019
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements through diligent oversight of business practices.
- Developed a strong company culture, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
- Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MIFashion Modeling Degree - Modeling
Adams School of Modeling
Lansing, MI05-1994
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
International Correspondence School
Scranton, PA06-1989
High School Diploma -
Vandercook Lake HS
Jackson, MI06-1981
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Professionalism and ethics
- Parent-teacher communication
- Health and safety regulations
- Child development
- Curriculum planning
- Early childhood education
- First aid and CPR
- Safety awareness
- Problem-solving
- Caring and responsible
Affiliations
- FCCN
- ITCS
- NAEYC
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Health and Safety Training Certification – State-specific licensing requirements or recognized providers like Caring for Our Children Foundation.
- Prevention of Infectious Diseases Certificate – American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Infant/Toddler Caregiver Certification - Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC).
- CPR/AED Certification
- Continuing education through MiRegistry.
Interests
Timeline
Licensed Daycare Provider
Rooted Daycare LLC
12.2024 - Current
Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed
01.2022 - 12.2024
Co-Owned an Environmental Company
ALAM Inc. (Asbestos & Lead Abatement of MI Inc)
01.1990 - 12.2019
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Health and Safety Training Certification – State-specific licensing requirements or recognized providers like Caring for Our Children Foundation.
- Prevention of Infectious Diseases Certificate – American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Infant/Toddler Caregiver Certification - Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC).
- CPR/AED Certification
- Continuing education through MiRegistry.
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of Michigan
Fashion Modeling Degree - Modeling
Adams School of Modeling
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
International Correspondence School
High School Diploma -
Vandercook Lake HS
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