Stacey Gummey

Stacey Gummey, founder, director and lead teacher of Hickory Hill Nature School (HHNS) provides a wide range of environmental education consulting services for various types of programs. Stacey has built several educational programs over her 20+ years of experience including founding, designing and implementing the entire HHNS program from the ground up. HHNS is the first state licensed and Cedarsong accredited Forest Kindergarten in the United States. She has extensive experience with both for-profit and non-profit institutions, including navigating the transition from for-profit to non-profit. Stacey's deep knowledge and experience can support all phases of growth from starting a school/program to helping you evolve your current program.

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Consulting Opportunities

Services Offered:

One-on-One Needs Assessment or Full Program Audit
Blueprint for starting your program
Mapping program needs and requirements
Creating an LLC or Non-Profit
Insurance needs and requirements
Acquiring your 501 C 3 Status (Non-Profit) Guidance
State Licensing Guidance
Local Zoning Guidance
Establishing a budget
Pricing your program
Staffing needs assessments and diversification
Communication guidelines for community- including parents and staff

If program is already established, in addition to the above offered services:

· Program observation
· Site Assessments
· Site Plan
· Director and Teacher Qualification Assessments
· Director and Teacher Qualification Requirements
· Gear Requirements
· Samples of Program Handbook, Covid-19 Guide, Registration Packets, Emergency Guide and Teacher Training Guide