Child Care Coordinator

Child care coordinators direct the activities of child care centres and services.

A child care coordinator may perform the following tasks:

  • direct and supervise child care workers in providing care and supervision for young children
  • develop and implement programs to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children
  • provide care for children in before-school, after-school, day care and vacation care centres
  • manage physical facilities and make sure all buildings and equipment are maintained
  • make sure that the centre is a safe area
  • maintain records and accounts for the centre
  • make sure that procedures are in line with government standards
  • keep in touch with parents
  • recruit staff and coordinate professional development
  • develop and implement policies on a broad range of issues.

Required Skills - Child Care Coordinator

  • alert, observant, active and able to use judgment and initiative
  • willing to accept responsibility and work cooperatively with others
  • able to relate well to children and their parents
  • patient
  • aptitude for management and business

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