Pros
Some DMs actually get it and come from ECE background. Handful of teachers have the passion and dedication to children and families. Childcare benefit is great for us working parents. Great camaraderie with most colleagues.
Cons
KCE has become so convoluted in making numbers and labor quotas. That's what happens when you become corporate, I guess. Former CCLC programs and leaders actually seemed to care for children, families and teachers. Not anymore. Leadership is not supported at all. At least parents and teachers have a voice in the engagement surveys. What about engagement surveys for directors and DMs to rate higher up (RVPs)? Most staff, from management to staff, are overworked and underpaid. It's likely that everyone is burnt out or will get there. New policies and initiatives are delivered through conference calls for directors. DMs are required to "train" directors, when they haven't even been given appropriate, in-depth training. All centers are becoming cookie-cutter models.