Manager, childcare facility

Child care services managers plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the provision of child care in out-of-school, holiday and day-care centres.

• developing and implementing programmes to support the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children;
• preparing and controlling budgets and allocating funds for staff, supplies, materials, equipment and maintenance;
• overseeing and coordinating the provision of child care in out-of-school, holiday and day-care centres;
• leading and supervising staff engaged in the care and supervision of young children;
• directing the maintenance of buildings, facilities and equipment at the centres to ensure a safe environment for children, staff and visitors;
• examining and interpreting laws and government regulations and developing procedures in accordance with them (e.g. regarding safety and security);
• monitoring children's development and consulting with parents or guardians;
• preparing reports and maintaining records of child care centres;
• recruiting and evaluating staff and coordinating their professional development.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Director, nursery (crèche)