Top 39 Childcare director Jobs in Wisconsin

Child Care Center Director
NextGen Early Care and Development Center —Milwaukee, WI
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- 5 years
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Activity Director
Wisconsin Badger Camp —Prairie du Chien, WI
- Full-time
- Entry level
Child Care Director
Stevens Point Area YMCA —Stevens Point, WI
- $44,000 - $54,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Regional Director of Family Experience & Programming
Elite Sports Clubs —Milwaukee, WI
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Experience working with children
- Training & development
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Child Care Director
Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District —Elkhart Lake, WI
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Education
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Childcare Director
Rising Sun Child Care —Kimberly, WI
- $40,000 - $60,000 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Education
- Children
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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Childcare Director - Trinity Lutheran
Kettle Moraine YMCA —West Bend, WI
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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School-Age & Child Watch Director
YMCA of the Chippewa Valley —Eau Claire, WI
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Childcare Director of Admissions
Primrose School of Middleton —Middleton, WI
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- Under 1 year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Community Learning Center Assistant/Site Director - MSCR - 1.0 FTE
Madison Metropolitan School District —Madison, WI
- $30.11 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Google Workspace
Summer Day Camp Director
KE Camps —Mequon, WI
- $1,000 - $1,100 a week
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Public speaking
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Child Care Center Director
Kit's Creek Childcare —Albany, WI
- $15 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- Public speaking
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Child Care Center Director
Miles of Smiles Childcare Center —Westby, WI
- $48,697.76 - $58,646.76 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Public speaking
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
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Executive Director of Child Care
The Learning Experience of Sun Prairie —Sun Prairie, WI
- $67,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Education
- Senior level
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Director of Kids Count, Inc
Kids Count —Deerfield, WI
- $43,000 - $60,000 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Senior level
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Child Care Director
KCS GREAT BEGINNINGS LLC —Milwaukee, WI
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
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8d
Child Care Director/ Co-Director
Little Cub Academy LLC Childcare Center —Mukwonago, WI
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Education
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Summer Day Camp Assistant Director
KE Camps —Mequon, WI
- $800 - $900 a week
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Public speaking
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Director of Child Care Center
Northstar Early Learning Center —Onalaska, WI
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Childcare
- Microsoft Excel
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Assistant Child Care Director
Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center —Mequon, WI
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Child Care Center Director

NextGen Early Care and Development Center
Milwaukee, WI

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Job Details

Full-time
$27 - $30 an hour
9 days ago

Qualifications

Early childhood education center experience
CPR Certification
Staff supervision
Team leadership
Employee relationship building
Team development
Personnel management in education
Care facility administration
Regulatory compliance analysis
General management

Full Job Description

Child Care Center Director

NextGen Early Care and Child Development Center
Milwaukee, WI

Job Summary

NextGen Early Care and Child Development Center is seeking an experienced, motivated, and visionary Child Care Center Director to oversee the daily operations of our licensed early childhood education program. The ideal candidate is an educational leader who is passionate about providing high-quality care, supporting staff development, maintaining regulatory compliance, and creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children and families.

The Director will provide leadership to all staff, ensure compliance with Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) licensing regulations, manage enrollment, oversee center operations, and build strong relationships with families and the community.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall operation of the child care center.
Ensure compliance with all Wisconsin DCF licensing requirements and center policies.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate teachers and support staff.
Maintain proper child-to-staff ratios and classroom coverage.
Promote a positive, professional, and collaborative work environment.
Develop and implement policies that support quality early childhood education.
Support curriculum implementation and continuous program improvement.
Maintain children's records, staff files, licensing documentation, and required reports.
Prepare the center for state licensing inspections and quality assessments.
Monitor classroom quality and provide coaching and professional development to staff.
Manage enrollment, waitlists, tours, and family orientation.
Build strong relationships with parents by addressing questions and concerns professionally.
Develop and monitor operating budgets while managing expenses responsibly.
Ensure the facility is clean, safe, and well-maintained.
Coordinate emergency preparedness, health, and safety procedures.
Work closely with ownership to achieve enrollment, financial, and program goals.
Foster a culture of respect, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business Management, or a related field.
Meet Wisconsin DCF qualifications to serve as a Child Care Center Director.
Minimum of five (5) years of leadership or management experience in a licensed child care center or preschool.
Strong knowledge of Wisconsin DCF licensing regulations.
Experience supervising and developing staff.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and child care management software such as Procare is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field (Master's preferred)
Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
Wisconsin Child Care Administrator Credential.
Experience managing multi-classroom or large enrollment centers.
Experience with budgeting, payroll oversight, and financial reporting.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and move throughout the center.
Ability to respond quickly during emergencies.

Why Join NextGen?

Competitive salary based on experience.
Leadership growth opportunities.
Supportive ownership team.
Professional development and continuing education.
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families, and staff.
Positive, team-oriented work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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