Our Staff

The Executive Director and owner since 1983 is on site along with the Business Director and Education Director to ensure the well being and safety of each child in the program.  Teachers hired since 1988 have received the National Credential of Child Development Associate Degree (CDA), a New York State Teaching Degree or a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education.  We are proud of the low staff turnover and many staff members have ten years or more years of employment at New Discovery. Our staff has a reputation for their combination of educational skills, practical experience, and a warm, caring devotion to each child’s growth and development.  Staff members work cooperatively to share new ideas as well as tried and true practices for guiding children and parents through the early childhood years.

STAFF EDUCATION

All classroom staff receive a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years, including required training in First Aid, CPR, and, (effective January 2005) MAT -- Medication Administration Training.  New teachers receive mentoring from an experienced teacher for their first year in the classroom.

STAFF SCREENING

New employees are screened thoroughly by New Discovery.  In addition, new employees are fingerprinted through New York State Office of Children and Families and screened by New York State Central Clearing Agency.