The Basics of Growing a Child-Care Business

Marnie Forestieri, CDA, is the founder and CEO of Young Innovators Academy. As a successful operator of large child-care centers, she has been recognized in the industry with awards such as the Center of the Year by FACCM and finalist for the Director of the Year. Forestieri has presented at several national early childhood conferences. She holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration, a child development associate credential, and a director’s credential. She started her career as a CNN reporter and later served as vice president of marketing at a telecommunications company.