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Kids 'R' Kids Concord

Child Care Director

Concord, NC

$39K - $53K/yr

Must have experience working with NC Child Care Rules, Regulations, Sanitation, Guidelines, Parent ... Holds a North Carolina level III administration certificate. This includes but is not limited to ...

Kids 'R' Kids Concord

Child Care Director

Concord, NC · On-site

$38K - $51K/yr

Must have experience working with NC Child Care Rules, Regulations, Sanitation, Guidelines, Parent ... Holds a North Carolina level III administration certificate. This includes but is not limited to ...

Kids 'R' Kids Concord

Child Care Director

Concord, NC · On-site

$38K - $51K/yr

Must have experience working with NC Child Care Rules, Regulations, Sanitation, Guidelines, Parent ... Holds a North Carolina level III administration certificate. This includes but is not limited to ...

Kids 'R' Kids Concord

Child Care Director

Concord, NC · On-site

$38K - $51K/yr

Must have experience working with NC Child Care Rules, Regulations, Sanitation, Guidelines, Parent ... Holds a North Carolina level III administration certificate. This includes but is not limited to ...

Ascension

Child Care Teacher

Wichita, KS · On-site

$12 - $15.75/hr

... administration required. * Licensed Teacher preferred. Education: * Based on Kansas Regulations ... years) within a licensed child care facility. * State Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrated ...

Conejo Valley Unified

Child Care Leader

Thousand Oaks, CA

$24.27 - $29.29/hr

Child Care Leader at Conejo Valley Unified Share on X Print Application Deadline Continuous Date ... Collaborate with school site Administration and staff. Maintain ongoing communication with parents ...

Ascension

Child Care Teacher

Wichita, KS · On-site

$21.36/hr

... administration required. * Licensed Teacher preferred. Education: * Based on Kansas Regulations ... years) within a licensed child care facility. * State Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrated ...

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What is child care administration?

A Child Care Administration job involves managing the daily operations of a child care facility, ensuring compliance with licensing regulations, and overseeing staff. Administrators handle budgeting, enrollment, curriculum planning, and communication with parents. They work to create a safe, nurturing environment for children while maintaining high-quality standards. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for child care administration?

To thrive in Child Care Administration, you need expertise in child development, program management, regulatory compliance, and a relevant degree such as early childhood education or business administration. Familiarity with childcare management software, licensing requirements, and budgeting tools is typically required. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills help administrators effectively manage staff, interact with parents, and resolve issues. These skills and qualities are critical for ensuring high-quality care, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance in a child care setting.

What are some common challenges faced in child care administration?

One common challenge in Child Care Administration is balancing the needs of children, staff, and parents while ensuring that all activities comply with state regulations and safety standards. Administrators often juggle tasks such as staff scheduling, enrollment management, budgeting, and responding to unexpected situations like staff absences or facility issues. Building strong relationships with both families and staff members is key to maintaining a positive and collaborative environment. Effective administrators are proactive in problem-solving and communication to keep operations running smoothly and foster a supportive atmosphere for children’s growth.

What does a child care administrator do at a daycare?

A child care administrator manages the daily operations of a daycare, including staff supervision, ensuring compliance with licensing regulations, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children. They often handle administrative tasks such as budgeting, enrollment, and communication with parents, and may hold certifications in early childhood education or management. Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Child Care Administration job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Child Care Area Director

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care

Rockaway, NJ • On-site

$75K - $96K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Location: Rockaway, NJ (Northern NJ Metro Area)

Pay Range: $75,000 - $96,000 

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!
What will you be doing?
As an Area Director, you will work side by side with teachers, children, and families to provide a home away from home for children in our community. You will oversee several child care centers and manage directors to ensure quality of operations are up to BrightPath standards. You will be responsible for the overall operation of the child care centers including, but not limited to: recruitment and development of staff, management of policies and procedures, child safety, environmental health/hygiene, NAEYC accreditation standards, state licensing, and other internal company policies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Address parent complaints and concerns related to education/classroom programs
• Recommend and initiate classroom reorganization including closing and openings of rooms/programs within designated centers
• Direct supervision of assigned Center Directors. Oversee daily responsibilities to include management of and support to Center Directors. Oversee training, management style, supervision of staff and facilities.
• Ensure centers are in compliance with all state, safety, fire, quality educational programming and staffing regulations.
• Assess overall appearance of designated sites including equipment, furniture, cleanliness, bathrooms, playgrounds, landscaping, etc.
• Implementation of Crisis Management Plan in the event of accident, disaster, pandemic, etc.
• Review customer survey and staff survey summaries and establishes and executes Actions Plans for improvement as needed.
• Provides training on new policies for administration and staff to ensure policies and procedures are continually followed.
Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:

• We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are given 7 paid holidays off.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.
Required Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
• 5+ years of childcare or teaching experience
• 3+ years of management experience
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to supervise others
• Must be able to function independently within the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills  
• Ability to multitask and remain organized 
• Ability to work within regular operating hours 
• Must meet State criteria for childcare employment
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you!  Please submit your application today.

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