Terria Caldwell
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Experienced Center Director with 14+ years leading childcare operations, staff development, and licensing compliance. Known for strong budget oversight, family communication, and safe, high-quality program management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers Inc.
Tacoma, WA
09.2020 - Current
- Facilitated collaborative team meetings to enhance communication and align on operational goals.
- Delivered programs that supported emotional well-being and positive social interaction.
- Provided nurturing classroom support that encouraged children's growth and development.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's progress and individual needs.
Center Director
kinde
Seattle, Washington
06.2012 - 09.2020
- Directed center operations in line with KinderCare Learning Centers standards.
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of staff to build a high-performing team.
- Coached teachers on childcare practices, enhancing team alignment with educational standards.
- Reviewed classroom quality and curriculum implementation.
- Oversaw licensing compliance and safety procedures.
- Ensured safe, secure, and healthy environment for employees and visitors, fostering a positive community atmosphere.
- Facilitated effective communication with families regarding enrollment and program updates. and enrollment steps.
- Partnered with regional leaders on center goals.
- Monitored budgets, supply orders, and facility needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA01-2005
Associate of Science -
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA01-1994
Skills
- Licensing management
- Curriculum implementation
- Safety procedures adherence
- Center operations
- Budget oversight
- Operations management
- Staff supervision
- Classroom supervision
- Performance evaluation
- Staff evaluation
- Employee scheduling
- Team leadership and development
- Training methods
- Classroom management
- Parent communication strategies
- Family relations
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Active listening
- Customer retention
- Customer retention
Timeline
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers Inc.
09.2020 - Current
Center Director
kinde
06.2012 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Clover Park Technical College
Associate of Science -
Clover Park Technical College