Meet Caley
I have a passion for nurturing a person through the beginning stages of their life and supporting their families and caregivers so that they can do the same. I believe building supportive relationships and community connections for families with infants and toddlers is instrumental in not only their development and ability to thrive, but the ability of a community itself to thrive. In my role at Nurtured, I draw from my knowledge and years of experience as a caregiver, advocate, teacher, trainer, children’s program director, and parent. I have served local families since my husband and I arrived in 2010. In May of 2020, we welcomed our first child and learned first hand just how important it is for new families to have a network of support during pregnancy and the early years. I look forward to supporting children, families, and ECE professionals as we nurture each other and strengthen our community together.
Education and Experience
Experience:
Director of a Licensed Infant/Toddler Care Center
Parent
Infant/Toddler Classroom Caregiver
Children’s Program Director for a Family Homeless Shelter working with children from 0-17
Professional Development Facilitator for Early Care and Education Professionals
Reflective Practitioner
Santa Barbara County Child Care Planning Council Voting Member - COAT - Communication, Outreach, and Advocacy Team member
Santa Barbara County Teaching Pyramid Leadership Team Member
Nanny for children 0-15
Education and Training:
COMPLETED:
BA Elementary Education - Purdue University
SITE SUPERVISOR PERMIT California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
BRAZELTON TOUCHPOINTS Community Level Trainer
CSEFEL/TEACHING PYRAMID Infant/Toddler Trainer and Completion of Preschool and Infant Toddler Classroom Modules
ASQ and ASQ-SE
DRDP 2015
CLASS
Trauma Informed Care and Practices
Learning Stories
Reflective Supervision
ONGOING:
Infant and Family Sleep Professional - Bebo Mia
Holistic Sleep Coaching - Lyndsey Hookway