NKPD code: 1341
Child care services managers plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the provision of child care in out-of-school, holiday and day-care centres. Child care services managers perform the following main tasks: - 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)