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About Tim Seldin

Author, Educator and President, of The Montessori Foundation

Tim Seldin is an author, educator and the President of The Montessori Foundation and Chair of The International Montessori Council. His more than forty years of experience in Montessori education includes twenty-two years as Headmaster of the Barrie School in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is the author of several books including “The World In The Palm of Her Hand” more

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The Quiet Crisis Behind Your Classroom Doors

The U.S. childcare sector faces a quiet but urgent crisis: classrooms are closing from a shortage of qualified educators. Drawing on real conversations with program leaders across the United States, Tim Seldin examines the causes and offers actionable retention strategies.

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Florida VPK Audit Prep: Avoiding Penalties & Paperwork Nightmares

With 40+ years in early education, Tim Seldin argues that true audit readiness starts with small, consistent routines. In this guide, he walks you through daily, weekly, and monthly habits that make VPK audits stress free.

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How to Stay DCF‑Ready Every Day: Habits for Daily, Weekly & Monthly Compliance

Tim Seldin draws on 40 years in early childhood leadership to show that staying DCF-compliant doesn’t have to mean burnout or bureaucracy. In this guide, he breaks down how Florida preschool and daycare directors can build systems and pass surprise inspections with confidence.

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