Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.

SOC: 11-9031.00

Common Job Titles

Education DirectorPreschool DirectorPrincipalSite Coordinator
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

71,620

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$37,060
10% of workers earn the following or more$96,400
Workers on average earn$62,640

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.5/5
  • Education and Training4.3/5
  • Administration and Management4.1/5
  • English Language3.9/5
  • Public Safety and Security3.5/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Intuit QuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Technology Skills

ACS Technologies HeadMasterAuburn Software Debit SquareB&I Computer Consultants Childcare SageBloomzCirrus Group Daycare WorksEmerging Technologies Office CenterGroupMeJackrabbit Technologies Jackrabbit Care

Tools & Equipment

Compact digital camerasComputer laser printersDesktop computersEmergency first aid kitsLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computers