Childrens Choice Child Care Service Inc

Since adopting Sociocracy as the new governance system, Childrens Choice has continued to advance these efforts in order to equip and empower the staff to share leadership of the organization in accomplishment of the mission. The governance of the organization was restructured.The Board of Directors was restructured and is known as the Mission Circle. The Aim of the Mission Circle is to accomplish the mission of the organization. The mission of CC is to facilitate the positive development of children through our holistic approach to out-of-school-time programming that supports families. We create playful learning environments, caring and empowering relationships, and enriching experiences that meet the ever-changing physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of children. Their Domain is the creation of policy and the supervision of the Executive Director.The General Circle is the top governing circle of the staff. The General Circle is composed of the Executive Director as leader, and the Leaders and Delegates of its offspring circles: Logistics, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI); Professional Development, Summer Programming, Storytelling, Curriculum Development, and Community and Culture of Care. The Aim of the General Circle is the Mission.The Logistics Circle is led by Gina Chavez, Logistics Coordinator. The Aim: To provide, manage, and improve the logistical processes - how resources such as supplies, materials, equipment, communication systems, and personnel are recruited, acquired, allocated, and managed to ensure ongoing successful day-to-day operations that support the mission and enhance the Relationships.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is led by Carmen Prince-Morris, Programs Coordinator. DEI AIM: The aim of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Circle is to promote and support diversity in all forms, such as race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation; and ability to address and eliminate any forms of discrimination and bias for an equitable workplace; and to identify, deconstruct, disrupt, and dismantle racism, discrimination, bias and all forms of otherness at Children's Choice through intentional policy and procedure, training and education, creating an inclusive environment, meaningful progress and accountability, and child empowerment and action. Domains: Policy and Procedure, Training and Education, Creating an Inclusive Environment:, Meaningful Progress and Accountability: and Child Empowerment and Action:Professional Development Is led by Cindra Peterson, Site Director, Carrie Walker, Programs Coordinator, and Catherine Peterman, Programs Coordinator. Aim: To create individualized and generalized professional development systems that support high-quality holistic child development programming and facilitate the abilities of a community of reflective, skilled, and empowered child care professionals to provide high-quality, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate care and education for all children in Childrens Choice programs. Domain: The Professional Development Circle holds responsibility for all matters related to the learning, growth, and professional development of child care staff within the organization, to include onboarding, performance review systems, and professional development systems. This includes identifying development needs, designing and implementing training initiatives, supporting reflective practice, and ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant school-age child care standards and Childrens Choice values. The circle has decision-making authority within its domain, except where decisions have a significant financial or strategic impact beyond this scope, in which case proposals are brought to the General Circle.Summer Programming Circle is led by Catherine Peterman, Programs Coordinator. Aim: Create a comprehensive plan for preparation, logistics, staffing, and summer experiencesStorytelling Circle is led by Chris Walsh, Storyteller. Aim: To facilitate Childrens Choice communication, information, and ideas through engaging storytelling techniques that connect families, staff, and children. Using storytelling to create shared understanding, build trust, and foster a sense of belonging within the Childrens Choice community - helping everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. Domains: Staff Training & Professional Development, Curriculum & Enrichment Support, Recruitment, Retention & Staff Engagement, and Communication & Information SharingCurriculum Development is led by Christy Smith, Curriculum Specialist. The Aim of the Curriculum Support Circle is to assist in the accomplishment of the mission by designing and implementing organization-wide OST programming curriculum support systems for individual programs such as: Domains: Sociocratic Child Learning Circles, Documentation, Reflective Practice, Emergent Curriculum, Rituals, Child-Selected Activities, Child-Directed Activities, and Staff-Directed Activities and DEI.Community and Culture of Care Circle is led by Cindra Peterson, Site Director. Aim: to create a workplace that enhances the physical, mental, and emotional health of the Childrens Choice community, and creates a culture that brings joy and a sense of caring. Domains Planning and implementing systems and events for staff and family appreciation. Planning and implementing systems that celebrate life events of staff (birthdays, births/adoptions, weddings). Planning and implementing systems that support staff in times of bereavement. Plans and implements systems or events to support families of the program. Providing resources and information for staff and families centered around health, wellness, and joy. Providing promotional information on the Circles work to the staff/community through newsletters, flyers, social media. Plans and implements events that encourage community involvement. Focuses on creating a strong sense of community, belonging, and culture of care.