Liisa Hale has 30 years of experience as a teacher and director in full-day childcare programs for children under 5.  She holds a B.A. in Early Childhood Development and Education and served as the Program Director for toddler programs at BlueSkies, an NAEYC Accredited program in California, for several years prior to becoming Co-Director. BlueSkies is one of the most multicultural and diverse full-time childcare centers in the San Francisco Bay Area and a model of excellence for teachers studying early childhood education.  Liisa has taught in and managed Infant Toddler programs for over 25 years. She co-authored the book and DVD “Second Home: A Day in the Life of a Model Early Childhood Program” (2007, Redleaf Press).  Learn more at BlueSkies.