{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T11:14:04.834Z","occupation":{"soc":"11-9031.00","title":"Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare","group":"Management","sector":"61","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the administration and direct program leadership of licensed preschool and daycare settings, from entry-level administrative support through executive oversight of multi-site early childhood organizations.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Classroom observation notes — compile and organize under supervisor guidance to support monitoring of individual children's developmental progress in a licensed preschool setting.","Parent communication logs — draft and maintain with mentor oversight to document discussions about children's behavioral or learning needs in a daycare center.","Educational program schedules — review and interpret existing drafts to understand staffing and facility requirements under the direction of a lead administrator.","Staff onboarding materials — assist in preparing and distributing to support the training of new teaching staff in an early childhood program.","Office suite and email software — use to compose routine correspondence and maintain administrative records in a preschool administrative office.","Child progress reports — gather data and format reports with supervisor review to help teachers and families understand individual student milestones.","Purchasing requests — compile supply lists and submit for approval in accordance with established budget guidelines at a daycare center.","Licensing and safety regulations — read and summarize relevant sections to support compliance activities under the guidance of a senior administrator.","Daily activity plans — assist lead teachers in reviewing and aligning with center educational standards during supervised program delivery.","Database and spreadsheet software — enter enrollment and attendance data accurately to support administrative reporting in a preschool office environment."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Parent and staff conferences — facilitate scheduled meetings to discuss children's behavioral or learning challenges and communicate program policies in a daycare center setting.","Student progress monitoring systems — implement and update routinely to identify emerging concerns and coordinate timely support from teachers and specialists.","Staff recruitment and interviewing — conduct candidate screening and structured interviews with reduced oversight to fill teaching and aide positions in an early childhood program.","Direct care and instruction — provide age-appropriate learning activities and responsive caregiving to children when classroom coverage needs arise in a preschool.","Educational goals and standards — apply established frameworks to evaluate program activities and recommend procedural adjustments to the lead administrator.","Program schedule drafts — develop preliminary versions outlining course offerings, staffing allocations, and room assignments for review by senior leadership.","Budget allocations — analyze spending patterns and prepare routine fund distribution recommendations for supplies, materials, and equipment in a center operating budget.","Accounting and ERP software — use to track expenditures and generate financial summaries that inform administrator decisions at a licensed childcare facility.","Personnel performance documentation — write structured evaluations and record observations to support formal staff review processes under program guidelines.","Presentation software — create materials for staff training sessions and family information nights to convey program updates and educational strategies clearly."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Parent, staff, and agency stakeholder communications — lead and resolve complex discussions about educational policy, behavioral interventions, and program compliance across a multi-classroom preschool facility.","Individualized student progress plans — design and oversee implementation in collaboration with teachers and specialists to address diverse learning and developmental needs throughout the program year.","Full recruitment, hiring, and evaluation cycle — manage independently, including reference checks, onboarding, and annual performance appraisals, for all primary and supplemental staff at a daycare center.","Classroom instruction and direct child care — deliver developmentally appropriate lessons and provide responsive caregiving autonomously to model best practices for teaching staff.","Educational standards and program policies — establish, document, and communicate center-wide goals and procedures aligned with state licensing requirements and best-practice frameworks.","Comprehensive program offerings and facility plans — determine scope, draft detailed schedules and descriptions, and project staffing and space requirements for multi-age preschool programs.","Annual operating budget — develop, allocate, and authorize expenditures across personnel, supplies, and equipment categories while ensuring fiscal accountability for the childcare organization.","Teacher and administrator coordination — direct day-to-day activities of the full instructional and administrative team to ensure program continuity and regulatory compliance.","Complex problem analysis — apply critical thinking and deductive reasoning to diagnose systemic issues in curriculum delivery, staff performance, or family engagement and implement evidence-based solutions.","Enterprise resource planning and database systems — leverage advanced features to generate operational reports, track compliance metrics, and inform strategic planning across the preschool facility."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational vision and educational philosophy — define and champion a multi-site early childhood program's long-term direction, aligning standards, culture, and community partnerships at an executive level.","System-wide policy architecture — design and institutionalize comprehensive policies and procedures for curriculum standards, child safety, and family engagement across an entire preschool or daycare organization.","Talent pipeline and leadership development — build succession plans and mentorship structures that cultivate the next generation of administrators and master teachers within the organization.","Strategic workforce planning — lead organization-wide recruitment, compensation benchmarking, and personnel resource allocation decisions to sustain a high-quality early childhood workforce.","Budget governance and financial stewardship — authorize and oversee multi-program operating and capital budgets, negotiate vendor and grant agreements, and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability for the organization.","Regulatory and accreditation leadership — represent the organization before licensing bodies, accreditation agencies, and public officials, ensuring enterprise-wide compliance and positioning for quality recognition.","Cross-sector partnership development — negotiate and formalize collaborative agreements with school districts, public health agencies, and community organizations to expand program reach and resource access.","Data-driven program evaluation — lead the design and interpretation of organization-wide outcome measurement systems to drive continuous improvement in child development, staff effectiveness, and family satisfaction.","Board and executive communication — prepare and present strategic reports, budget summaries, and program impact analyses to governing boards and senior stakeholders using professional presentation and publishing tools.","Field-level thought leadership — contribute to professional associations, policy forums, and published guidance to advance early childhood education standards and influence regional or national practice."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}