preschool teacher

early childhood teacher

teacher's aide

early childhood director

kitchen operations manager

Especially for Children

While the work and company policy at Especially for Children was decent and typical for a preschool, the directors gave no support to teachers. We often went months after making requests for resources or bringing up issues before either giving up or finally acquiring them. Half the positions at this location have a high turnover rate because the only people who can manage to work here already have a massive collection of lesson plans, strategies, and other useful pedagogy from working there for so long: new teachers do not get enough time or resources (even when both have been promised) to enact the quality teaching they are well capable of.  

Work here if you are willing to be unsatisfied with how little you are able to accomplish, or if you decide your personal time and resources should be invested into a company that doesn't invest in you. Unless you already come with so many supplies, lesson plans, and others from previous locations, your classroom will be barely functional unless you provide your own time and buy your own supplies.

Independent from any current staff, the location has some specific pros and cons. Journey Pediatrics being located upstairs makes it much easier for children to attend OT during the day. However, long walks through public space past Edinborough Park to get to the playground makes for risky or difficult trips to keep children safe and with the group.

Don't expect any support from the directors, 

This location in particular was not fun to work at. The director seemed great at first, but within the first week discovered how rude she was to her employees. She would talk about others behind their backs, and being the new person that gave me a very sour vibe. It seemed that the overall staff culture was very unhappy. I liked the idea of working 4 - 10 hour days, however, the director said it would be a set schedule, come to find out that wasn't the case at all. Staff were asked to come in on their day off often. There was very little training on anything and several licensing violations that I witnessed. Through all of that, I was talked to as if I didn't know what I was doing while working with the kids (telling me I needed to make the children sit for longer than they were capable for their age, doing non-age appropriate activities, writing step by step notes for me to do a simple painting art project with them, etc.). I don't recommend working here.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The owners and  people in the oficinas the very nice people.
The Families and the kids very kind. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I don't think  working in the company that happened.
Everywhere we need to follow instructions and good communication  that set.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I think any culture, they have diversity. 
I do like multiculturales 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I do like coming everyday with a good attitude, it's very important focus in all activities and enjoy the time with the Children's

-Disorganized
-Poor communication with management 
-Out of ratio consistently
- Low to nonexistent supplies
- Cheap supplies and toys
- Schedule released randomly 
- Untrained staff (hires anyone with a pulse)
-Rotating door with staff retention
-High number of staff call-ins 
- Owners care more about profit and it shows 
-Long days are expected, will mislead you into thinking otherwise 
- 30 min paid break but cannot leave building without permission
- Teachers required to wash all classroom dishes for meals 


This company has potential but the management is what makes it a toxic work environment. The kids and the families are absolutely amazing. The co workers become some of your closest friends. Be prepared to work long shifts anywhere from 8 to 10 hours with just a 30 minnute break. Your life has to revolve around the directors needs. Management does not like to step into classrooms to assist. Be prepared to get talked to in the office over minor things. I have been working In childcare for 10 years and this company was one of the worst places for me. 

If you are genuinely passionate about early childhood education this is not the place for you. This daycare offered me absolutely no room as a teacher to grow and improve.  This daycare pays their teachers less then most daycares and you will be putting in MUCH more work. I worked here for 6+ months and I tried to stick it out for the children but I absolutely could not. There is hardly any art supplies, no prep time, all of the staff is extremely underqualified. Working here was beyond stressful and took an extreme toll on my mental health. I promise ANY other daycare will be better.

Loved working here with the kids and coworkers but my manager was always flustered it seemed anytime I needed something it seemed like a burden to her as well as so many things need an update as well as learning materials I had to buy myself most of the time because they wouldn’t use money for anything including toys for outside as all of them were broken and coworkers said have been there for 15 plus years and our motor room there’s nothing for in there no equipment and toddler room small climber that barely fits any of the kids! 

Especially For Children feels like home, especially when building such a strong bond with your coworkers and the families that walk into the door. Our team is always so supportive and are always looking for ways to help one another out. 

The greatest thing about working at EFC is watching the children you care for learn every single day as they grow from infant to preschoolers and to help them feel so cared for. I love this job and I am so thankful to be in the position that I am with it! 

The only thing I would consider a downfall is pay rate as it’s not so competitive with other centers in the area, falling behind in this aspect. 

Little to no communication from director, you learn about changes as they're happening. The only good parts of the job are the kids and some of the coworkers. Higher management isn't any help either. It's hard to work with toddlers 43 hours a week and never hear that you're doing a good job. Workplace culture is gossipy, and everyone is burnt out from being overworked.

Work with toddlers classroom and taught them sign language through use the iPad. It was during my internship time. It was fun to see them learn how to sign some words. 

The co-works are very friendly and we communication through the iPhone and have me taught them some signs with the main words. 

I learn about my style of teach. 

The hardest part of the job is sometime miscommunication or something happen that I have to solve. 

The most enjoyable part is to play with toddlers and see them explore their world.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Preschool teacher 60 salaries reported	$19.87 per hour
Early childhood teacher 8 salaries reported	$18.84 per hour
Teacher's aide 1 salary reported	$15.75 per hour
Early childhood director 1 salary reported	$59,500 per year
Kitchen operations manager 1 salary reported	$27.50 per hour

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