About Robert Gundling (Edit profile)

Robert Gundling, Ed.D., has 47 years of experience working in the field of early childhood education and co-founder of Better Futures, LLC. He has experience as an administrator, teacher, leader, adjunct faculty member at several colleges and universities, teaching courses in early childhood education, a coach for early childhood teachers, and a mentor for early childhood education directors and family child care providers. He serves as the past president of the DC Association for the Education of Young Children. Gundling is a professional development specialist with the Council for Professional Recognition. In this role, he conducts the Child Development Associate verification visits in family child care homes and in early childhood education centers. He also provides guidance and support to candidates designed to strengthen their interactions with children and families. In addition, he successfully completed the process to be able to conduct accreditation visits for NAFCC.