About
“Early Childhood Education & Consulting” offers quality CECPD-approved formal training on a variety of topics for early childhood educators in Oklahoma. Our staff are early childhood and health professionals with expertise in child development, early childhood education, and health & safety. We are well versed in OK DHS licensing requirements and the QRIS Star’s Rating System. In addition to trainings, we offer individualized technical assistance for your center or family child care home.
Our Mission
To provide quality educational support and technical assistance to early childhood providers.
Meet Joyce
Joyce Reynolds graduated from nursing school in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Niagara University in Niagara Falls, New York. Throughout her career, she has worked as a registered nurse in a wide range of inpatient and outpatient settings, primarily in pediatrics.
In 2008, Joyce began working as a Child Care Health & Safety Consultant in Tulsa and the surrounding areas, where her passion has grown to focus on educating early childhood professionals and supporting programs in creating healthy, safe environments where children can learn and thrive.
Joyce has been married to her husband, Gary, for 44 years. Together they have three children and seven grandchildren. In her spare time, Joyce enjoys reading, painting, boating, and exercising.
Meet Jessica
Jessica Smith has served as a Child Care Consultant in Oklahoma for the past 10 years and brings more than 25 years of experience in child care and early childhood education. Since earning her Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, she has worked in a variety of childcare settings, gaining extensive knowledge and experience supporting young children during their most important years of growth and development.
Jessica has dedicated her career to helping childcare providers create positive, play-based engagement, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. She is passionate about providing educational training and technical assistance that enhances the quality of care and learning experiences for children and their teachers.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys traveling and going on fun adventures with her children, family and friends!