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35+ Years of Excellence

Executive Early Education
Business Consultant

Head Start · CACFP · Accreditation · Director Coaching · Program Launch

Loida Montero

(954) 849-6387 · LoidaMontero@gmail.com · Pembroke Pines, FL

35+Years Experience
550+Children Served
60+Staff Managed
16Years FL Director Credential
Florida Director's Credential Head Start Compliance Expert CACFP Specialist Trauma-Informed Care NAEYC / Gold Seal Bilingual EN/ES

My Specializations

Areas of Expertise

With the Florida Director's Credential — held by fewer than 5% of directors — and over 35 years of hands-on experience running programs serving hundreds of children, I bring unmatched depth to every engagement.

Head Start Federal Compliance
CACFP Compliance & Setup
NAEYC & Gold Seal Accreditation
VPK & Florida Licensing Compliance
Director & Leadership Coaching
New Program Launch Consulting
Staff Development & Training Workshops
Executive Advisory Monthly Retainer
Trauma-Informed Care Implementation
Bilingual Program Support (EN/ES)

Consulting Solutions

Service Packages

Compliance Shield

$8,500 – $18,000

Full Head Start + CACFP compliance audit and remediation. Protect your program from federal deficiencies with expert-led review and corrective action planning.

Quality Launchpad

$6,000 – $14,000

QRIS / Gold Seal / NAEYC accreditation readiness. Systematic quality improvement planning to elevate your program to its highest rating.

Director Transformation

$5,000 – $12,000

Intensive 8-session director coaching and leadership development. Build the confidence, skills, and systems to lead a thriving program.

Program Launch VIP

$15,000 – $35,000

Full-service support to open and license a new early learning center — from state licensing to curriculum, staffing models, and financial planning.

Transparent Pricing

Individual Services

ServiceFee
Head Start Audit PreparationCustom Quote
CACFP Setup & EnrollmentCustom Quote
CACFP Monitoring & ComplianceCustom Quote
Accreditation Readiness ReviewCustom Quote
Director Coaching (per session)Included in Package
Staff Training Workshop (half-day)Custom Quote
VPK / Florida Licensing ComplianceCustom Quote
Executive Advisory Monthly Retainer$4,500 – $8,000 / mo

Why Work With Me

The Loida Montero Difference

Unmatched Compliance Expertise

Florida Director's Credential (held by fewer than 5% of directors), Head Start Federal Compliance Expert, and CACFP Specialist.

Real Operational Experience

Hands-on leadership managing 550+ children and 60+ staff — not just theory, but proven systems from the ground up.

Florida & Nationwide Reach

Serving programs throughout Florida and nationwide with flexible remote consulting options available.

Bilingual Support

Full services in English and Spanish, ensuring nothing is lost in translation for bilingual staff, families, and regulators.

Clients

Who I Work With

Head Start Grantees CACFP Sponsors Private Childcare Chains Faith-Based Centers Nonprofits School Districts New Program Founders

Where I Serve

Coverage

South FloridaIn-Person
All of FloridaIn-Person & Remote
NationwideRemote Consulting
7 Days a WeekAvailable