Owner, Scott Family Childcare Learning Center –Catherine Scott has operated a successful quality child directed program in the city of Long Beach for 23 years. 

Executive Director, LONG BEACH CHILDCARE NETWORK (LBCCN) –We work with parents and providers and are abreast of current methods and practices regarding quality childcare, early care education, work force development and advocacy. We provide training and technical assistance for caregivers, with an emphasis on quality care for children ages 0-3 yrs.  Our comprehensive mentor programs are designed to pair experienced successful childcare professionals with providers in need of coaching, emotional support, as well as a good business model to emulate.   In addition, we assist parents with guidelines such as, Selecting quality childcare, Responsive Care giving, Continuity of Care, Essential of small Groups, Cognitive Development and Learning.  www.longbeachchildcarenetwork.org    

Vice President, SCOTT MARKETING GROUP INC. - Sell educational books and materials for adults.

Owner, Scott Consulting Services -Presentations/Trainings: Accreditation, Quality Programs, Professionalism, Literature (the importance of reading aloud), Math, Science, Music, Nutrition, “What, Where, Why for Family Childcare,” Marketing, Contracts, legal Issues, Advocacy, Parent Partnerships, Observation, Assessment and many others. 

Certification, Education, Specialization
B.A., Human Development/Specialization Early Childhood Education - Pacific Oaks College
Family Development Credential (FDC) – Cornell University
Los Angeles Universal Preschool Site 2010
California Early Childhood Mentor Program- Mentor Teacher
California Early Childhood Mentor Birth to Three/Family Child Care Mentor
Step to Excellence Project Pilot Provider – Leader of Cohort for Long Beach
National Association Family Childcare - Observer
American Academy of Pediatrics SIDS Project Observer
Child Development permit - Site Supervisor
Program Infant Toddler Care (PITC) - Academy
National Association Family Childcare – National Leadership Award 2006
National Association Family Childcare – Region 9 Leadership Award 2006

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS     
Beach Cities Association Education of Young Children - Family Childcare Chair 
Long Beach Early Childhood Education Committee 
Immunization Specialist for Family Childcare city of Long Beach
Service Planning Area 8 – Neighborhood Action Counsel /Early Childhood Educators Alliance
California Association for Education of Young Children Family Childcare Chair 2005-2006
California Child Development Corps - Los Angeles Representative
Past President of the Greater Long Beach Lakewood Family Association
LA-UPK Family Childcare Task Team/Workforce committee
Los Angeles Childcare Planning Committee/Alternate
Policy Roundtable for Childcare Work Plan for committee on Legislation