How much does a Day Care Center Director make in New Jersey? The average Day Care Center Director salary in New Jersey is $93,300 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $81,600 and $107,500. 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 $70,948 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Day Care Center Director Salary $81,600 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Day Care Center Director Salary $93,300 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Day Care Center Director Salary $107,500 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Day Care Center Director Salary $120,428 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $81,600 10% $70,948 90% $120,428 75% $107,500 $93,300 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $96,152 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $97,854 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $97,939 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $96,067 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $99,386 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $96,152 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $94,706 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $95,472 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $97,939 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $96,152 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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