Mar 09, 2023

Oakley hired as Hays Area Children's Center child care director

Posted Mar 09, 2023 11:42 AM
Brandi Oakley
Brandi Oakley

HACC

Hays Area Children’s Center announced that Brandi Oakley has accepted the position of Child Care Director.

In this position, Oakley will be responsible for multiple functions for the organization including scheduling staff, coordinating childcare, budgeting, marketing, fundraising and overseeing the educational curriculum at Hays Area Children’s Center, 94 Lewis Drive.

“We are so excited to welcome Brandi to the team and know her previous roles will serve her well in this new position,” said Jessamyn Staples, board president for HACC. “Brandi possesses the leadership and strong work ethic along with a passion for childcare that will help Hays Area Children’s Center grow and take on the challenges that are ever-present in the childcare industry.”

Oakley began her role in January. Her 12 years of experience in childcare and then a transition in social work have encompassed a variety of responsibilities. As a longtime resident of the community, she graduated from Hays High School and holds a degree from Fort Hays State University that included coursework in early childhood education. Outside of work, Oakley and her husband Seth like to follow their four children to their favorite sporting and academic activities.

About Hays Area Children’s Center

Hays Area Children’s Center is a quality childcare provider offering educational, developmentally enriching activities to over 70 young children in the community. Hays Area Children’s Center focuses on providing the highest level of care, as well as the educational support to growing children in the very crucial years of early childhood development. For more information, call 785-625-3257 or visit www.hacc.info.