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  2. Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

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 Director
  • Preschool Director
  • Principal
  • Site 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

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $37,060. 25th percentile: U.S. $45,310. 50th percentile: U.S. $56,270. 75th percentile: U.S. $72,690. 90th percentile: U.S. $96,400. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word

Technology Skills

  • ACS Technologies HeadMaster
  • Auburn Software Debit Square
  • B&I Computer Consultants Childcare Sage
  • Bloomz
  • Cirrus Group Daycare Works
  • Emerging Technologies Office Center
  • GroupMe
  • Jackrabbit Technologies Jackrabbit Care
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Compact digital cameras
  • Computer laser printers
  • Desktop computers
  • Emergency first aid kits
  • Laptop computers
  • Laser facsimile machines
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Personal computers

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 11-9032.00
  • Special Education Teachers, Elementary School 25-2056.00
  • Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 25-2011.00
  • Social and Community Service Managers 11-9151.00
  • Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten 25-2055.00

Moderately Similar

  • Training and Development Managers 11-3131.00
  • Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 25-2058.00
  • Childcare Workers 39-9011.00
  • Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 25-2012.00
  • Health Education Specialists 21-1091.00

Related

  • Medical and Health Services Managers 11-9111.00
  • Instructional Coordinators 25-9031.00
  • Teaching Assistants, Special Education 25-9043.00
  • Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education 25-9042.00
  • Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School 25-2023.00
  • Education Administrators, Postsecondary 11-9033.00
  • Special Education Teachers, Middle School 25-2057.00
  • Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 25-2021.00
  • Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 25-2022.00
  • Training and Development Specialists 13-1151.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Leadership StudiesIssuer: Troy University
  • Education Specialist DegreeEducation Specialist in Instructional Leadership and AdministrationIssuer: Troy University
  • Education Specialist DegreeEducational Specialist in Teacher LeadershipIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Doctoral DegreeDoctor of Education in Educational LeadershipIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Education Specialist DegreeEducational Specialist in Educational LeadershipIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Arts in Education: Educational LeadershipIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateInstructional Leadership P-12 (Graduate Certificate)Issuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Master's DegreeInstructional Leadership P-12, MSEdIssuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Education Specialist DegreeInstructional Leadership P-12, EdSIssuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Doctoral DegreeEducational Leadership, EdDIssuer: Jacksonville State University