How to become a director of a daycare?

Question

i started having kids young and daycare was always the career i chose.so since i was 17 years old i took care of every age. was lead teacher always or a kindergarden teacher.i am 30 now and i am ready to get back in to the work field,but as a director. were do i start

Answer 1

This is Michigan's director requirements.  It will vary from state to state.  Get online and download your state's licensing requirements.

(3) The center shall ensure  that  the  qualifications  of   the    program director meet 1 of the following:

(a)Bachelor's degree or higher in early childhood education or child development

(b)Bachelor's degree or higher in a child-related field with >18 semester hours in early child>480 hours experience/

(c)Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development with >18 semester hours with >480 hours

(d)Montessori credential with >18 semester hours with >960 hours

(e)Child development associate credential with >18 semester hours with >960 hours

(f)60 semester hours with > 18 semester hours with >1920 hours

(4) A program director shall have at least 2 semester hours  in  child care administration from an accredited college or university, or a minimum of  3.0 ceus in child care administration.

Hope that gives you an idea.

Answer 2

it depends on the state you live in.  when i first became a director (in missouri) their standards are based upon education (how many college credits you have) and experience in a licensed center.  that was the basic and there were higher standards of course.  i live in va. now and the standards are very different.  look at the site below and find your state and find the qualifications for a director and then you can work towards that goal.  you may have to be a lead teacher or assistant director first, but you'll get there.

http://nrc.uchsc.edu/STATES/states.htm

Answer 3

It depends on which state you live. Each state has different laws for starting a childcare center. First you should get your CDA  and director's credentials. If you really want to upgrade your education get you bachelor's in childcare. The more education you have the better. After you get your education go to your state or local childcare department. In FL where i live it's 4C or Dept of children and families. Then they'll tell you what you have to do next. Then take out a loan for the building, toys, and the licenses you have to get. Then you have to set up appointments with the fire dept and health dept  so they can see the building you choose. Starting a childcare center from scratch takes years and money, so make sure you have the time, money and heart.