Blakemore Children's Center
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mrs. Bonnie Spear |
|---|---|
| bonniespear@blakemorechildren.org | |
| Term Start | August 1997 |
| Bonnie's Experience: Bonnie assumed responsibility for directing BCC in August 1997. She participates in continuing professional development opportunites and has worked toward a M.Ed. degree in early childhood education. She came to BCC with over 12 years of experience directing early childhood programs. Three programs, including BCC, acquired accreditation from NAEYC under her leadership. Early experiences as an assistant teacher and lead teacher in early childhood settings add to her understanding of the daily needs of young children. She has received intensive training on the ITERS and ECERS-R at the University of North Carolina and TSU. Bonnie is active in the early childhood community having served on the boards of the local and state Association for the Education of Young Children. She has been a presenter at local, state and national professional conferences. She was a national validator for NAEYC, a mentor for TECTA students working towards a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and programs working toward NAEYC accreditation. She currently sits on the boards of the local and state Association for the Education of Young Children and the TN United Methodist Association of Preschools. Bonnie served on the task force to write the Metro Schools Pre-kindergarten standards, was a trainer on the standards, and servedd on the Mayor's Early Childhood Advisory Task Force. She has been the Nashville Chapter Chair of Stand for Children, a national grassroots child advocacy organization. She serves on ACES trauma advisory group. She is on the cutting edge of the positive changes taking place in childcare. Her responsibilities as BCC director include overall supervision of the curriculum, interaction with children, supervision of staff, fiscal operations, fundraising, community and family relations, and cooperation with the Board. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mrs. Barbara Dean | Behavior Specialist/Preschool Mentor Teacher |
| Ms. Amanda Durai | Pedagogista of the Infant/Toddler Classroom |
| Mrs. Meighan Giotta | Operations Manager |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 8 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 4 |
| Volunteers | 55 |
| Contractors | 1 |
| Retention Rate | 100% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | No |
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| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Under Development |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | No |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| ANE (Association of Nonprofit Executives) | 2007 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 2004 |
| Metro Nashville Public Schools/Chamber of Commerce Alignment Process | 2004 |
| Nashville Area Association for Young Children (NAAYC) | 1985 |
| Nashville Area Association for Young Children (NAAYC) | 2007 |
| National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) | 1985 |
| United Way Member Agency | 1999 |
External Assessments and Accreditations
| Assessment/Accreditation | Year |
|---|---|
| National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - 5 Year Accreditation | 2019 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 3-star Rating (highest possible) | TN Department of Human Services | 2015 |
| Best of Childcare, 2nd Place | Nashville Scene | 2014 |
| Childcare Director of the Year | Nashville Parent Magazine | 2008 |
| Grant | Nashville Predators Foundation | 2006 |
| HCA 2015 Community Day Mini Grant | the HCA Foundation | 2015 |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Tennessee Alliance for Progress | 2011 |
| Partner Award | Metropolitan Action Commission | 2004 |
| Priority One Youth Foundation Grant | Kiwanis Club of Nashville, Inc. | 2007 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Our main concern is having suitable substitute caregivers and teachers when a regular staff member must be out. Childcare Tennessee, of which we are a part, is in the beginning stages of developing a substitute staff pool. |
