Meet Our Team
Cheryl Carey, Founder
With over 30 years of experience in child protection, early childhood care, and education, Cheryl Carey is dedicated to promoting the health, safety, and well-being of young children. As a TECPDS Master Level 3 Trainer (#1947), she provides expert guidance, engaging trainings, and tailored consulting services to support early childhood professionals.
Cheryl specializes in health and safety inspections, risk management consulting, emergency preparedness, and quality improvement initiatives. Her deep knowledge of regulations, best practices, and industry resources makes her a trusted partner in ensuring compliance and excellence in child care settings.
An active member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Texas Early Childhood Educational Consultant Network, Cheryl is passionate about empowering educators and caregivers to create safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environments for children.
Irma Buchanan, LMSW
Irma brings over 25 years of experience in children’s services and protective care. She holds an M.S.S.W. from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and dual Bachelor's degrees from the University of California at Berkeley.
Irma has served in leadership roles with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and as the State Director of Investigations for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. She is also a co-author of Protecting Children with Disabilities from Abuse and Neglect, a nationally recognized guide.