Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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Harjot Grewal Kandola

Woodbridge,Canada

Summary

Dynamic Centre Supervisor with a proven track record at The Early Years Daycare, excelling in staff management and policy implementation. Expert in training teams and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Recognized for enhancing parent communication and developing effective program plans, fostering a nurturing environment for children's growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Centre Supervisor

The Early Years Daycare and Learning Centre
Richmond Hill, Canada
06.2022 - Current
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures and work ethics.
  • Supervised and coordinated activities of staff to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Created and updated company policies to align with CCEYA, Ministry of Education and Public Health.
  • Created and updated Centre plans for medical, anaphylaxis and ISP.
  • Did monthly filing, checks and updates of: Children and Staff Files, Allergies & Food Restrictions, Children's Daily Attendance, RECE Public Registry Check, Fire Drills, Playground Daily, Monthly and Annual Checks, Annual Fire Inspections, Program Plans, Monthly Cleaning Logs, Incident and Accident Reports.
  • Worked with Centre Cook to come up with a nutritious menu.
  • Trained on Himama
  • Collected Children's Fee
  • Delegated tasks to team members according to individual strengths.
  • Payroll
  • Managed and created staff schedules
  • Enrolled staff in workshops
  • PECE Coach
  • Trained in OCCMS
  • Managed children enrolment and waitlist
  • Created Tax Receipts for Parents

Assistant Director

BrightPath Kids
Concord, Canada
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Staff schedules
  • Payroll
  • Training on DCW
  • Training on hi-mama
  • Updated allergy and restrictions list
  • Maintained anaphylactic & medical plans
  • Provided program monitoring for staff
  • Good relationship with families

Early Childhood Educator

Lullaboo Nursery and Childcare Center Inc
Brampton, Canada
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Caregiver to a preschool classroom of 24 children
  • Responsibilities included mealtimes, program planning daily developmentally appropriate activities and providing a safe and accessible environment for the children
  • Working with the children to understand the concept of numbers, shapes, and the alphabet

Front Desk Receptionist

Metroland Media
Mississauga, Canada
02.2012 - 03.2017
  • Greeting customers
  • Answering in bound calls
  • Schedule appointments

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Sheridan College
Brampton, ON
01.2018

Skills

  • Parent communication
  • Time management
  • Staff management
  • Health and safety
  • Safety regulations compliance
  • Policy writing
  • Staff training
  • Payroll administration
  • Menu planning
  • Record keeping
  • Child enrollment
  • Child development
  • Licensing regulations
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Staff supervision
  • Policy implementation
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team management

Languages

  • Punjabi, Fluent
  • English, Fluent

Certification

  • Food Handler Certificate
  • CCEYA Self-Test Schedule 1 & 4 Certificate
  • Worker Health and Safety Awareness Certificate
  • Record of WHMIS with GHS Training Certificate
  • AODA Record of Training Certificate
  • Anaphylactic Training Certificate
  • Violence in the Workplace Certificate
  • Certified PECE Coach
  • Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certificate

Languages

Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Centre Supervisor

The Early Years Daycare and Learning Centre
06.2022 - Current

Assistant Director

BrightPath Kids
09.2021 - 06.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Lullaboo Nursery and Childcare Center Inc
09.2018 - 08.2020

Front Desk Receptionist

Metroland Media
02.2012 - 03.2017

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Sheridan College
Harjot Grewal Kandola