Tricia Krause
Buffalo,MN
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in early childhood education. Expertise in coordinating staff recruitment, managing compliance with childcare regulations, and promoting effective communication with parents. Committed to enhancing child development through targeted training.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
West Lake Cabin Childcare
Saint Michael, Minnesota
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated communication between staff and parents to ensure alignment on child development and program updates
- Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
- Supported staff training sessions on child development techniques.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations for childcare facilities.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks and tracking progress.
- Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
Infant Teacher
Kid's Haven Childcare and Preschool
Buffalo, Minnesota
01.2020 - 05.2025
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans for infants and toddlers.
- Facilitated sensory activities to enhance cognitive and motor skill development in infants.
- Changed diapers, monitored behaviors, and ensured hygiene practices to support health and comfort of each child.
- Provided nurturing care to support emotional well-being of infants.
- Implemented routines for feeding, napping, and diaper changing.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Communicated with parents to provide insights on child development and address concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2004
Skills
- Staff recruitment
- Recruitment and hiring
- Employee onboarding
- Childcare regulations
- Compliance management
- Curriculum design
- Workflow management
- Child development
- Parent communication
- Effective communication
Timeline
Assistant Director
West Lake Cabin Childcare
05.2025 - Current
Infant Teacher
Kid's Haven Childcare and Preschool
01.2020 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato