Executive Childcare Center Director with Compliance Expertise

MARIA RAIA FILSAIME

CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA *****

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Cell: 954-***-****

EXECUTIVE SKILLS

*Software Management- Including Online Software for Financial and School Management,

Background Screening, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and School Readiness Portal

*Contract Management- Implementation, Operations and Compliance with Early Learning

Coalition of Broward, Broward County Child Care Licensing and Enforcement,

Florida Association of Child Care Management and Federal Food Program

* Staff Recruiting, Retention and Promotion

*Accreditation Documentation and Management

*Strong Customer Service in Multicultural and Multidisciplinary Environments

* Utilize Data to Create Staff Training, Family Engagement and Curriculum Related Activities

OWNER/ DIRECTOR

New Adventures Oversee Daily Operation of One of South Florida’s Largest

Early Learning Center: Private, State of the Art Pre-School and After School Facilities:

Coconut Creek, FL Serving Birth through Twelve Years of Age.

Responsible for Administrative Support, Recruitment of Personnel,

(2003- 2025) Employee Relations, Training and Discipline Regarding School Policy.

Projection and Analysis of Budgetary Forecasts. Capacity of 253 Children.

Maintain Compliance with Government Funding Agencies, VPK and School

School Readiness Contracts through Early Learning Coalition, Background Screening Clearinghouse, Department of Health, Federal Food Program, Florida Department of Education and Child Care Licensing and Enforcement.

Create and Implement Developmentally Appropriate Learning Curriculum.

Incorporate Fundraising Events, Community Outreach and Parent

Involvement Through Hands-On Experiences.

Utilized Procare and EZCare Software Systems. ADP for Payroll Processing.

Worked Closely with Multi-Disciplinary Team of Therapists and RBT’s to Integrate Children and Maximize Success in Classroom Environment.

Completed & Achieved APPLE Accreditation Process in 2005.

Achieved APPLE Re- Accreditation Process in 2008, 2013 and 2018.

COORDINATOR OF EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

Arc Broward: Responsible for NAEYC Preschool and Parents as Teachers Programs.

Sunrise, FL Not for Profit Agency Serving Children and Adults with Disabilities.

(2002- 2003) Facilitated NAEYC Accreditation Process for Early Childhood Program.

Applied Behavior Analysis Training.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Cambridge Schools: NAEYC Accredited Preschool ~ Responsibilities stated above at New

Pembroke Pines, FL Adventures Early Learning Center.

Coral Springs, FL Private, For Profit School Serving Children Ages 12 months- 12 years old.

Sunrise, FL Year Round State of the Art Preschool, After School and Summer Camp.

(1996-2001) Achieved Re- Accreditation Process in 2000-2001 at Pembroke Pines.

Procured Enrollment of 300 plus Children at Pembroke Pines.

Accomplished Re-Accreditation Process in 1997-1998 School Year at Coral Springs.

Increased School Enrollment 30% Within First 4 Months at Sunrise.

Dispense Medication and Other Medical Necessities.

Uphold Compliance with Child Care Licensing-Update Medical Records.

RESIDENCE SUPERVISOR

Helen Keller Delegated Responsibilities to Seven Habilitation Specialists.

National Center: Organized Evening/Adult Recreational and Vocational Curriculum.

Sands Point, NY. Prepared Reports for Case Management Meetings.

(1995) Maintained Fiscal Accounts for Students and The Residence.

Facilitated Building Regulations Including Student

Orientation, Scheduling, Supplies, and Guest Accommodations.

EDUCATOR OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

Jewish Guild Supervised Teaching Staff.

For The Blind: Coordinated Vocational Curriculum.

New York, NY Warranted Individualized Education Programs.

(1989-1995) Adapted Behavior Intervention Methodology.

Utilized Various Assessment and Evaluation Instruments.

Designed Functional Classroom Environments for Teaching

Augmentative Communication Skills.

Planned Community Participation and Transition Awareness.

Facilitated Adaptive Computer Technology and Other

Augmentative Communication Devices.

Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention Training.

Education:

Post Graduate Degree, Educational Supervision and Administration,

City College and Florida Atlantic University.

M.S. Education, City College, New York, NY.

B.A. Psychology, City College, New York, NY.

A.S. Mental Health Counseling, BMCC, New York, NY.

Additional: Florida Professional Certificate- Special Education valid through 3/18/2031

New York State Teacher Certification- Special Education

Gold Coast Real Estate Sales Course Completed in 2021

Emergent Literacy Micro Credential Completed in 2024 through University of Florida, Lastinger Center for Learning

VPK FAST Star Early Literacy Test Administrators Credential through Renaissance, Florida Department of Education Completed May 2025

Adult/Child/Infant First Aid/ CPR/ AED valid through February 2027

Advanced Level Director’s Credential ~ VPK Endorsed, Florida Children’s Forum, valid through January 2029

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