Melissa Maroney

Dedicated Early Childhood Education professional and educational leader with more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education, center administration, staff supervision, and family engagement. Extensive knowledge of Massachusetts EEC regulations, licensing compliance, curriculum implementation, and child development. Proven success leading early learning centers, mentoring educators, building strong relationships with families, and creating safe, nurturing, high-quality learning environments.

Highly organized with exceptional communication, leadership, and administrative skills.

Assistant Director at Magical Beginnings Early Learning Center (2025-06 – Present)

Assist in the daily leadership and operation of a licensed early childhood education center.

• Support and mentor teaching staff through coaching, classroom observations, and ongoing professional development.
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations and center policies.
• Partner with families to foster positive relationships and provide exceptional customer service.
• Assist with enrollment, tours, onboarding of new families, and maintenance of student records.
• Coordinate classroom coverage and daily staffing to maintain required teacher-to-child ratios.
• Support curriculum implementation and classroom quality initiatives.
• Maintain required documentation, licensing records, and health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with the Director to ensure efficient day-to-day center operations.
• Assume leadership responsibilities in the Director's absence.

Administrative Assistant at Whitman Council on Aging (2020-10 – 2025-06)

Organized and executed educational programs, themed events, outings, and community activities for more than 1,200 senior residents.

• Coordinated presenters, vendors, entertainers, and community partners.
• Managed activity scheduling and maintained the department calendar.
• Assisted residents in accessing community resources and municipal services.
• Prepared and submitted Cultural Council grant applications to secure funding.
• Assisted the Director with daily administrative operations.
• Designed and published the monthly newsletter distributed to over 1,200 residents.
• Coordinated monthly food assistance distribution and recordkeeping.
• Maintained accurate records using Microsoft Office, MySeniorCenter, and Oasis software.

Director at Harbor House Child Daycare (2016-01 – 2020-03)

Directed all daily operations of a licensed child care center while ensuring full compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations.

• Maintained licensing documentation including attendance, emergency drills, Safe Sleep records, staff training, fire inspections, and Integrated Pest Management plans.
• Developed age-appropriate curriculum for infants, toddlers, and preschool classrooms.
• Created developmental assessment tools used to monitor child growth twice annually.
• Led monthly staff meetings to strengthen communication and professional development.
• Conducted parent tours and managed enrollment processes.
• Collaborated with Human Resources regarding payroll and employee records using SmartLinx.
• Managed purchasing, invoices, and vendor payments through DocStar.
• Maintained all child and employee files.
• Served as liaison between the child care center, nursing home, and assisted living community.
• Coordinated intergenerational programming between children and senior residents.
• Produced monthly family newsletters highlighting curriculum and center activities.

Center Director at Children of America (2010-08 – 2015-12)

Directed a large early childhood education center serving up to 160 enrolled children.

• Supervised and evaluated a staff of approximately 30 teachers, cooks, and transportation personnel.
• Ensured compliance with all state licensing regulations and corporate policies.
• Managed monthly Massachusetts child care voucher billing.
• Developed staff schedules while maintaining required teacher-to-child ratios.
• Utilized Procare software for enrollment, attendance, billing, and reporting.
• Increased center enrollment from 70 to 160 children.
• Oversaw curriculum implementation across all classrooms.
• Conducted daily health and safety inspections.
• Coordinated transportation for school-age children.
• Planned summer camp programming, educational field trips, and seasonal activities.
• Managed classroom transitions to support children's developmental growth.

Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher at Bright Horizons Family Solutions (2005-07 – 2010-08)

Led an infant/toddler classroom serving nine children alongside a co-teacher.

• Mentored teachers across three toddler classrooms.
• Coordinated staffing schedules for management approval.
• Maintained NAEYC accreditation documentation.
• Adapted curriculum to meet the developmental needs of young learners.
• Fostered strong partnerships with families to support children's development.

Assistant Store Manager at Burger King Franchise (2002-11 – 2005-07)

Assisted with daily restaurant operations and staff supervision.

• Created employee schedules and maintained labor coverage.
• Balanced cash drawers and completed end-of-day financial reporting.
• Modeled outstanding customer service and professionalism.
• Promoted accountability, punctuality, and teamwork among staff.

Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education & Administration – Massasoit Community College

High School Diploma – Weymouth Vocational Technical High School

Certificate in Early Childhood Education – Weymouth Vocational Technical High School

Certificate in Preschool, Infant & Toddler Teacher – Weymouth Vocational Technical High School