Marquita McClendon is a childcare educator and business owner with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She has dedicated her career to helping childcare providers, owners, and educators build successful and sustainable businesses as a team player. Her extensive background in childcare education and business management has equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the industry. In addition to her role at her company, she has provided quality care to hundreds of children while growing her program and even by branching off to house a special needs program. She has spent the past seven years offering consulting services to assist clients in launching and managing their childcare programs. Her expertise extends to navigating complex regulatory requirements, advocacy for legislative policies, state policy changes and developing effective business strategies.