Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates is a specialized legal and consulting firm dedicated exclusively to the child care and early childhood education sector. With a focus on empowering agency owners, directors, and staff through expert legal guidance and professional development, the firm stands out for its deep industry-specific knowledge and tailored approach to the unique challenges faced by child care providers.
The firm offers a proactive, preventative approach to legal and operational issues, helping clients mitigate risks and enhance compliance through comprehensive training, document review, and strategic planning. With extensive experience serving a diverse clientele—from small family child care providers to large Head Start agencies and corporate teams—Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates delivers practical, affordable solutions designed to strengthen organizational policies and foster a positive, legally sound workplace environment.
Services Offered
- Agency Services
- Corporate and Team Retreats
- Long Range Strategic Planning
- Crucial Document Review
- Professional Development
- Recorded Seminars
- Corrective Action Plans/Discipline Policies for Employees
- Evaluating an Employee’s Performance
- Federal Wage and Hour Compliance (Overtime/Telework/Training Pay/Breaks and Lunch)
- The Hiring Process: Recruitment, Interview, Selection
- Legal Actions in Early Childhood Education
- Child Custody Issues: Releasing Children and Providing Parents with Information
- Appreciation in the Workplace
- Seminar Presentations for Agency Owners/Directors, Human Resource Directors, Supervisors, Direct Care Staff, and Head Start Agencies
- Directors Boot Camp
- Retainer/Consulting Services
- Personnel Policy Manual Review and Writing
- Parent Handbook Review and Writing
- Personnel and Parent Orientations
- Job Analysis for ADA Compliance
- Publication Resources including Model Forms, Model Parent Handbook, Model Personnel Policy Manual, and Current Issues in Child Care Newsletter
- Audiotape Training Series
The firm works with organizations of all sizes across the United States, offering customized workshops and retreats tailored to specific needs, and provides essential publications and recorded training materials that serve as valuable resources for child care programs aiming to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
