Daycare Director

About This Role

Children's Day Center in Baraboo, WI is hiring a Daycare Director to oversee early childhood education programming. This leadership role requires no formal credential — just relevant experience and offers $20 – $25/Hr.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily operations of Children’s Day Center and Preschool.
• Plan and oversee all center programs and activities, including food service and county funded parent programs.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of children at all times, including conducting regular fire and safety drills.
• Maintain a physical environment that supports learning, growth, and safety, including clean, organized spaces and functional equipment.
• Complete and document the Fire and Safety Checklist monthly.
• Prepare monthly Director's report outlining income, expenses, incidents, and enrollment.
• Supervise and support all staff, including leading regular staff meetings.
• Maintain documentation for performance reviews, corrective actions, and disciplinary decisions.
• Develop and implement an annual staff training plan.
• Oversee scheduling, payroll setup, staff orientation, and compliance with the staff handbook.
• Partner with the Board on hiring, discipline, and termination decisions.
• Recommend wage adjustments and promotions for Board approval.
• Provide oversight and guidance to student teachers, volunteers, and individuals completing community service.
• Maintain accurate and current records, including licensing documentation, attendance records, medical forms, emergency procedures, and inventories.
• Ensure compliance with all State of Wisconsin childcare regulations.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with s.48.981.
• Submit required reports to DHSS within three days of accidents or within 24 hours of major incidents or building damage.
• Enforce all policies in the Employee Manual and Parent Handbook consistently.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and schedule conferences as needed.
• Respond promptly and professionally to parent concerns or complaints.
• Represent the center professionally in all community interactions.
• Work with the Board on enrollment, attendance tracking, invoicing, deposits, and spending within the approved budget.
• Cooking and serving meals to children.
• Coordinate fundraising activities in partnership with the Board.
• Monitor tuition accounts and follow up on delinquent payments.
• Provide updates on finances, staffing, and operational matters at monthly Board meetings.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed at least 80 hours of approved early childhood education training.
• Must have prior experience in a childcare or preschool setting.
• Must meet one of the following educational criteria:
• Two years of college with at least one early childhood course.
• A DPI-approved in-service training and one additional early childhood or child development course, or current enrollment in such a program.

Nice to Have

• Experience Invoicing and Expensing through QuickBooks
• Familiarity with Procare

Benefits

• Common Questions
• What ECE credentials are required for this position?
• No credentials required for this role.
• What does this position pay?
• This Daycare Director role pays $20 to $25/Hr.
• Is this full-time or part-time?
• This job is Full Time.

Where is Children's Day Center located?

Children's Day Center is located at 525 Madison Avenue, Baraboo, WI.