Mary Wardlaw, Child Development Specialist

Mary Wardlaw, Ed.S., MBA Childcare Owner-Operator · Mentoring Program Founder ·

Served 3,500+ children across more than three decades as a teacher, program director, and center owner.
Grew a childcare program from 3 teachers and 17 children to 80 teachers and over 250 children.

Over 30 years in early childhood education

Served 3,500+ children across more than three decades as a teacher, program director, and center owner.
Grew a childcare program from 3 teachers and 17 children to 80 teachers and over 250 children.

Teacher training and mentoring

Trained hundreds of early childhood educators toward their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential through National CDA Training
Co-founded Mentor Success Academy and authored the 12-week LEAP Mentor Training curriculum.
Built MSA digital platform

AI and technology for childcare

Designed and deployed 15+ custom software applications for childcare operations.
Saved hundreds of hours per quarter across the admin team by automating work that had been done by hand.
Launched AI4Directors Masterclass to save directors 10+ hours/week