About Me

I am a childcare business owner and coach who helps other childcare business owners enjoy and build thriving centers. With my experience, I know what is required to build an award-winning, two-million-dollar center with just one location, and want to share my secret sauce with others.

My excitement comes from helping other childcare owners enjoy the fruits of their labor. With my industry knowledge, successes, and failures, I provide guidance on how to build a financially thriving operation and a life that gives them freedom and options.

I love being a childcare business owner because of the operational processes I have put in place at my center. Consequently, I am able to enjoy a true work-life balance and run my childcare center as an absentee owner. This frees up time for me to do what I enjoy and do things that bring meaning to my life, like investing in and helping other childcare business owners.

Achievements and Awards

• Founder and Administrator of Themba Creative Learning Center (2007 – Present)
• Founder and Executive Director of Themba Enrichment Academy (501c3) (2000 – 2008)
• Special Education Teacher for DC Public Schools (1998 – 2008)
• Special Education Coordinator for DC Public Schools (2002 – 2005)
• DC Professional Teaching License in Special Ed – K-12 (Current)
• Teacher of the Year Award DCPS (Prospect Learning Center) (2000)
• Current Child Development Association (CDA) (1998 – Present)
• Presenter for Prince George County’s “Celebrate Children-Building Partnerships that Last”

Professional Development

• Member of the Prince George County’s Chambers of Commerce
• Member of eWomen networking group
• Member of the Women Business Owners
• Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
• Member of Directors Leadership Solutions
• Member of the Association of Early Learning Leaders
• Naeyc Professional Member
• Approved Trainer through the Maryland State Department of Education for Childcare Providers (2010)
• West Virginia State University (Bachelor of Arts-Health Education)
• University of the District of Columbia (Sp. Ed. Certification)
• Southeastern University (Masters of Public Administration)

When I decided to get a coach, I was seeking someone who has accomplished where I wanted to go. Jameela pushed me past my doubts and encouraged me to expand my thought process.

Thanks to my Coach Jameela Ball Allen for such a thorough on boarding program, it's really helped me in hiring my dream team!