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Casey Labour

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate early childhood professional with extensive experience as a Program Director, Assistant Director, and Educator, with a focus on supporting children with complex needs. Grounded in the principles of the Flight Framework, Leading Through a Pedagogical Lens (LTPL) series, and Supporting Curriculum Practice (SCP), I bring a strength-based, inclusive approach to leadership. I am deeply committed to building strong, collaborative relationships with children, families, and educators to help ensure our society provides high-quality, inclusive childcare for all.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Director

Thornhill Child Care Society - Dover
02.2022 - Current
  • Oversees day-to-day operations of the child care center.
  • Manages enrollment, and ordering of supplies as needed.
  • Maintains accurate and confidential child and staff records.
  • Ensures compliance with all ELCC licensing regulations, Alberta Health standards, and internal policies.
  • Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, making improvements as needed.
  • Recruits, hires, and trains educators and support staff.
  • Provides ongoing mentorship, coaching, and feedback to build a strong team.
  • Builds strong relationships with families through regular communication, meetings, and events.
  • Addresses concerns, feedback, or issues raised by parents in a professional and timely manner.
  • Partners with community organizations to support the holistic development of children.

Early Childhood Educator/Assistant Director

Thornhill Child Care Society - Lumino
08.2017 - 02.2022
  • Managed daily routines efficiently.
  • Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
  • Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate materials.
  • Established strong relationships with families through open communication.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within early childhood education.
  • Collaboration with educators to ensure we created a responsive environment
  • Assisted with daily operations of the center in accordance with licensing regulations and organizational policies.
  • Helped manage scheduling and attendance tracking.
  • Helped maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential records for children and staff.

Early Childhood Educator

Daybreak Parent Child Centre
04.2010 - 05.2017
  • Plan and implement activities for toddlers and preschool in accordance with Highscope curriculum
  • Guide children's behaviours and execute referrals to community supports
  • Observe and record children's development
  • Implement specialized programs for children
  • Collaborate with community supports (SLP, OT, PT, Child Development, CSSD) and parents to deliver a program
  • Conduct home visits for startup and ongoing process of child within program
  • Provide parental education and role modelling to allow for successful parent-child interaction
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment

Ratio Enhancement

Daybreak Parent-Child Centre
09.2008 - 01.2009
  • Provide 1:1 support to one child or a small group of children with complex behavioral needs
  • Implement individualized behavior support plans developed in collaboration with educators.
  • Use trauma-informed and strength-based approaches to promote emotional regulation and resilience.
  • Assist with daily routines, therapeutic play, and social skill development.
  • Track and document behavioral observations, progress, and incidents.
  • Collaborate with families, therapists, and educators during care planning and review meetings.

Education

Early Childhood Education Diploma

College of North Atlantic
St. John's, NL
04-2008

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Effective leader
  • Program leadership
  • Staff development
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Community engagement
  • Administration

Languages

English

Certification

  • Being Trauma Aware - April 2019
  • SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety Certification Program - October 2022
  • Exploring Early Childhood Curriculum: Play, Possibilities and Participation - Feb 2024
  • Supporting Curriculum Practice (SCP) Learning Series - March 2024
  • Leading Through a Pedagogical Lens Series - Feb 2025

Timeline

Program Director

Thornhill Child Care Society - Dover
02.2022 - Current

Early Childhood Educator/Assistant Director

Thornhill Child Care Society - Lumino
08.2017 - 02.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Daybreak Parent Child Centre
04.2010 - 05.2017

Ratio Enhancement

Daybreak Parent-Child Centre
09.2008 - 01.2009

Early Childhood Education Diploma

College of North Atlantic

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