Vanessa Jones

Experienced Early Childhood Education professional with 28 years of childcare and leadership experience. Skilled in center operations, classroom management, staff supervision, parent communication, curriculum development, and regulatory compliance. Experienced with Food Program requirements, CAPS, and Procare.

Center Director / Assistant Director - CHILDCARE NETWORK - East Point, GA

(2003 - present)

• Manage and support daily childcare center operations.
• Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate teaching and childcare staff.
• Develop and implement educational programs and classroom standards.
• Maintain compliance with licensing requirements and company policies.
• Manage Food Program requirements and documentation.
• Work with CAPS processes and childcare assistance requirements.
• Utilize Procare for center administration, attendance, records, and family communication.
• Communicate with parents regarding children's development and needs.
• Provide staff coaching and professional development.
• Experienced in roles ranging from Baby Room Lead Teacher to Center Director.
• Managed classrooms of up to 22 students with assistant-teacher support.

High School Diploma - Sylvan Hills High School (1986-06)