Professional support

Workforce and organizational services for childcare programs

Custom training, staff development, and program support for childcare centers, Head Start programs, and employers. Every service starts with a 60-minute consultation.

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Director & Owner Support

Support for childcare directors and owners who want stronger systems, prepared staff, and a clear plan for what comes next.

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Support can include

  • Program assessment
  • Onboarding systems
  • Training plans
  • Staff coaching
  • Classroom management
  • Family engagement
  • Technical assistance
  • Licensing preparation support
  • Action planning

Workforce & Onboarding Support

Onboarding and workforce support for employers who hire childcare staff, and for new and aspiring educators getting ready for the role.

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Employer partnerships can include

  • Priority onboarding
  • Discounted employee training
  • Professional development
  • Technical assistance
  • Employer referral pipeline
  • Quarterly consultation

Center / Program Training

Training days for your whole team, planned around your program's needs.

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Topics can include

  • Active supervision
  • Health and safety
  • Classroom management
  • Family engagement
  • Professionalism
  • Child development
  • Behavior guidance
  • Team development

Monthly Program Support

Ongoing support for your program through a monthly arrangement.

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Support can include

  • Director consultation
  • Staff coaching
  • Training calendars
  • Technical assistance
  • Classroom support
  • Professional development planning
  • Family engagement
  • Program improvement

CDA & Professional Development Support

Coaching, portfolio support, and professional development guidance for early childhood educators.

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CDA support can include

  • Coaching and guidance
  • Resources
  • PDS specialist services
  • Child Development portfolio support

Workshop topics

  • CPR / First Aid / AED
  • ITS-SIDS / Safe Sleep
  • Active Supervision
  • Health & Safety
  • Classroom Management
  • Family Engagement
  • Child Development
  • Professional Ethics
  • Mandated Reporting
  • Licensing Overview

Customized Training & Staff Development

Training and staff development built around your program, for groups, centers, and organizations.

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Can include

  • Group training
  • Customized staff development
  • Professional development days
  • Workforce development
  • Curriculum creation and development
  • CLASS assessments for preschool and infant/toddler settings
  • Contract and partnership options

Workforce readiness program

Day One Ready Childcare Professional

A workforce-readiness program that helps childcare professionals enter an employer's program better prepared for the expectations of the role.

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What it covers

  • Workforce orientation and professionalism
  • Health and safety, active supervision, and classroom readiness
  • CPR / First Aid / AED and Safe Sleep / ITS-SIDS where applicable
  • Family engagement and behavior guidance
  • Resume and professional portfolio support
  • Interview preparation and mock interview
  • Readiness assessment
  • Certificate of completion

How a consultation works

  1. Book a consultation

    Choose a time on the calendar. Consultations are 60 minutes.

  2. Talk it through

    Just A T.A.D. calls you at the number you provide to learn about your team, goals, and schedule.

  3. Get a recommendation

    You receive a recommendation and, if it fits, we agree on the work and schedule it.

  4. Training and follow-up

    We deliver the training or support, then follow up.

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