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  • 1.  Support for new daycare director

    Posted 12-07-2022 11:45 AM
    Opening a new daycare center is a difficult task.
    Are there online support groups for new directors of daycare centers?
    Are there consultants that work with new directors?

    Any information would be appreciated. I am board chair of a new daycare and looking for resources to make sure our admin get the support they need.

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  • 2.  RE: Support for new daycare director

    Posted 12-08-2022 07:31 AM
    What state are you in?  Resources vary from state to state.

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    Elizabeth Weller
    Director
    Park Place Children's Center
    Anderson IN
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  • 3.  RE: Support for new daycare director

    Posted 12-08-2022 08:59 AM
    Virginia but consultant could be from another state and do Zoom calls.

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  • 4.  RE: Support for new daycare director

    Posted 12-08-2022 10:04 AM
    Do you have a Child Care Resource and Referral Network in Viginia? Tennessee's CCR&R has Small Business Support Specialist that come in and help directors with behind-the-scenes work. CCR&R's differ from state to state so they may not have SBSS.

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    Emily Malec
    Infant and Toddler Quality Coach
    Signal Centers
    Jackson TN
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  • 5.  RE: Support for new daycare director

    Posted 12-08-2022 09:59 AM
    Hi Donna,
    I have been a consultant to new and existing child care programs for more than 20 years. You are right, I could certainly do most of the work on Zoom or video call.  First kudos to you to recognize that your staff will need support. While my website is undergoing some major work, you can see some of what I do by going to www.earlychildinfo.com
    Best of luck to you.

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    Ellen Cogan, MS Ed - Owner, Chief Consultant - HILLTOP Early Childhood SERVICES
    NYS Early Learning Credentialed Trainer
    NYS Master Cadre, Pyramid Model
    Implementation Planner, Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership
    www.earlychildinfo.com
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  • 6.  RE: Support for new daycare director

    Posted 12-09-2022 06:26 AM

    Hi Donna,

    I think the Virginia Department of education has resources available through "Ready Regions."
    This might be a contact to start with for looking for a support group for a new program Director.

    https://vecf.org/ready-region-blue-ridge/
    Best wishes,
    Peggy



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    Peggy Ashbrook
    Early childhood science teacher
    Alexandria, VA
    NSTA Early Years blog contributor,
    https://www.nsta.org/blog/all?keywords=Early+Childhood
    Author: Science Learning in the Early Years, and
    Science Is Simple
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