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