Cambridge Little Achievers Center names director

FAIRFIELD — The Cambridge Little Achievers Center Board of Directors in Fairfield has named Tiffany Finch as the Center’s director. Finch comes with 10 years of exceptional leadership experience in early childhood education.

Finch’s effective start date was Aug. 22. She will spend the next months developing the new Center’s programming and the organization’s operations.

“After a thorough search and many qualified candidates, Tiffany was the clear choice for leading this new Center,” said Bryan Hunger, President of Cambridge Little Achievers Center Board of Directors. “Tiffany shines in the areas we’re focusing on including developing a positive work culture, building strong family relationships while focusing on financial sustainability, and developing high-quality programming. We’re enthusiastic about the strong leadership she will bring to bolster this new center that is important to the community’s needs.”

Finch previously served as a Center Director in Baxter, Iowa, for the Baxter Early Learning Center, which ultimately served 162 children and employed 35 staff. The Baxter Center recruited Finch at a time when it was experiencing financial and operational challenges. Within 12 months, she led the center to a healthy financial position and increased enrollment, while building a strong culture for the workforce.

Most recently, Finch, was the on-site supervisor for SIEDA Headstart, a federally funded preschool program, a partnership with Cardinal Community School District.

Heather Buckley, Elementary Principal at Cardinal Community School District, stated, “Tiffany works to reach collaborative outcomes that are in the best interest of the children and families. With her leadership she finds a balance of communicating expectations, while also supporting and modeling those to her staff in a positive manner.”

Finch has resided in Jefferson County for three years with her husband Matt, her two daughters, Emarie and Isabella, and son Ashtem. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, coaching basketball, softball and volleyball.

Finch expressed, “I am grateful for this opportunity to serve as Center Director of Cambridge Little Achievers Center and even more excited to begin serving families in Fairfield and surrounding communities. My previous leadership roles has built a strong foundation for me to lead our Little Achievers. Healthy development depends on safe and positive experiences during the first few years of life. If you are a working parent or guardian, choosing child care is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child. We are excited to be a part of this journey for you and your family.”

The Board of Directors and Finch are finalizing weekly rates, hours of operation, and aiming to open in early 2023.

Cambridge Little Achievers Center is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, and partnered with over 40 businesses, organizations and individuals to bring this new Center to fruition.

Thus far, $4.8 million has been pledged to fund the center. Once built, it can house as many as 185 children, and employ a staff of 40.