How much does a Day Care Center Director make in Illinois? The average Day Care Center Director salary in Illinois is $87,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $76,200 and $100,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Day Care Center Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Day Care Center Director Salary $66,276 IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Day Care Center Director Salary $76,200 IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Day Care Center Director Salary $87,100 IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Day Care Center Director Salary $100,400 IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Day Care Center Director Salary $112,509 IL March 26, 2024
25% $76,200 10% $66,276 90% $112,509 75% $100,400 $87,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Day Care Center Director administers recruiting and staffing processes. Directs the daily operations of a child care center in accordance with state licensing requirements and regulations. Being a Day Care Center Director oversees enrollment activities, communications, and events that foster positive relations with families and the community. Provides training and professional development for staff. In addition, Day Care Center Director ensures that the activities and surroundings meet the needs of children and provide safety and security. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or equivalent. Depending on the location, may require a state specific director certification or a more general certification such as the Child Development Associate (CDA). Typically requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Typically reports to senior management. The Day Care Center Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Working as a Day Care Center Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $89,260 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $88,920 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $80,581 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $81,347 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $82,623 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $88,920 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $80,155 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $79,475 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $82,623 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $78,283 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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