Christi Vega

I am a dedicated and experienced leader with over 17 years in Early Childhood Education, including several years in upper management and district-level leadership. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong passion for building supportive environments for both children and staff, while maintaining a high standard of operational excellence. I specialize in team leadership, hiring and onboarding, customer service, and ensuring compliance with state regulations.

I take pride in mentoring others, strengthening team culture, and helping programs grow and succeed. My career goals include continuing to expand my leadership impact, transitioning into more corporate or human resources-focused roles, and creating systems that support both employees and organizational success. I am especially interested in opportunities that allow me to combine my people-first approach with strategic operations and long-term growth.

Senior Director at Sherwood Schools LLC; Building Kidz of Chandler Franchise Location (2025-01 – Present)

Senior Director / District Leader (Early Childhood Education)

• Directed daily operations across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with state licensing regulations and organizational policies
• Oversaw full-cycle recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies to build high-performing teams
• Managed enrollment processes, including family tours, conversions, and maintaining optimal capacity levels to meet revenue goals
• Led customer service initiatives, resolving escalated concerns and strengthening family relationships to improve satisfaction and retention
• Supervised and mentored site leadership, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development
• Supported district-level operations by overseeing multiple sites, ensuring consistency in program quality and operational standards
• Managed payroll, scheduling, and labor compliance in alignment with state and federal laws
• Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, and growth initiatives
• Analyzed performance metrics (enrollment, staffing, revenue) to drive decision-making and improve overall business outcomes

Director at KinderCare Learning Companies (2021-08 – 2025-01)

• Hire, engage and develop a team of best in class educators to be passionate and committed professionals and conduct background checks as well as fingerprints clearance checks
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
• Leverage your business, sales and marketing savvy to grow the program's presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in our centers.

Assistant Director at Sunrise Preschools (2018-05 – 2021-08)

• Maintain center paperwork
• Take and process tuition payments
• Answer phones
• Supervise and evaluate teachers
• Assist Director with planning, managing, and directing childcare programs
• Give tours of facility to prospective families
• Make sure all classrooms are operating safely and following state regulations
• Order and purchase for the centers needs (i.e. teacher supplies, classroom necessities, etc.)
• Act as Director in the Director's absence

Leader-in-training, Sunrise at Sunrise Preschools (2017-07 – 2018-05)

• Maintain center paperwork
• Supervise and evaluate teachers
• Assist Director with planning, managing and directing staff and childcare programs
• Planned family events within the center
• helped and mentored teachers/co-workers

Teacher at PHOENIX CHILDRENS ACADEMY (2012-09 – 2017-07)

• Attended to children's needs by feeding, dressing, and changing diapers
• Provided materials and resources for children to explore and use in learning and imaginative play

Lead Teacher at Cactus Preschools (2008-11 – 2012-08)

GED in Early Learning and Early Childhood Development and Planning – RIO SALADO COLLEGE (2013-03)