Values that are instilled in today 's children are instilled into future adults. That 's what I 'll be a part of by becoming a Childcare Center Director. Owning and operating a daycare facility is part of my dream career and I 've had many advancements leading me up to this career decision. It all started with me watching one child and then I had my home listed. I then worked in a licensed facility and moved on to owning and operating a successful registered home. I 've had to overcome many personal and financial obstacles along the way and I have found my career choice to be very rewarding.
In 2012 there were 63,800 childcare center provider jobs and due to the increase in population and working parents the demand for these jobs are expected …show more content…
With me being out an out of district resident I 'm looking at the estimated cost of college to be $14,000 for classes and books. That does not include lab fees, and any other certificate fees that may be needed like first aid, CPR, fingerprinting and background checks. Then there is gas money needed to get me back and forth to school, and personal costs to top it off. After school is completed and I come across the funds to build or occupy a facility I will pay the state an annual license fee of $35, plus $1 for each child I will be able to have in my facility. My staff will also need background checks, fingerprinting and training in first aid, communicable diseases, child abuse and behavior intervention. Additional training will be needed if my facility provides meals, watches children under 24 months or transports children.
As a child care center director I would be in charge of providing training, hiring and supervising my staff. It would also be my responsibility to keep up with state regulations, maintain daily activities, educational plans, policies, fees and budgets. I would need to make sure my facility is cleaned and maintained for the safety of the children. Communication with parents and assisting staff with the kids and parents can be stressful but it is very important. All this would require me to work a full 40 hour week or …show more content…
I would have to be able to manage my business. I would need to have good communication skills and interpersonal skills to work with the children, their parents and my staff. Leadership skills are needed so I can inspire my staff and my staff needs to have the same skills. Also, I need to have organizational skills to keep good records about students and my staff. Being able to multitask and keep my cool under pressure or emergency situations is a
In 2012 there were 63,800 childcare center provider jobs and due to the increase in population and working parents the demand for these jobs are expected …show more content…
With me being out an out of district resident I 'm looking at the estimated cost of college to be $14,000 for classes and books. That does not include lab fees, and any other certificate fees that may be needed like first aid, CPR, fingerprinting and background checks. Then there is gas money needed to get me back and forth to school, and personal costs to top it off. After school is completed and I come across the funds to build or occupy a facility I will pay the state an annual license fee of $35, plus $1 for each child I will be able to have in my facility. My staff will also need background checks, fingerprinting and training in first aid, communicable diseases, child abuse and behavior intervention. Additional training will be needed if my facility provides meals, watches children under 24 months or transports children.
As a child care center director I would be in charge of providing training, hiring and supervising my staff. It would also be my responsibility to keep up with state regulations, maintain daily activities, educational plans, policies, fees and budgets. I would need to make sure my facility is cleaned and maintained for the safety of the children. Communication with parents and assisting staff with the kids and parents can be stressful but it is very important. All this would require me to work a full 40 hour week or …show more content…
I would have to be able to manage my business. I would need to have good communication skills and interpersonal skills to work with the children, their parents and my staff. Leadership skills are needed so I can inspire my staff and my staff needs to have the same skills. Also, I need to have organizational skills to keep good records about students and my staff. Being able to multitask and keep my cool under pressure or emergency situations is a