How To Become a Preschool and Childcare Center Education Administrator

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Preschool and Childcare Center Principals or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Preschool and Childcare Center Principals what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Most states require Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program to have at least a high school diploma, but some require an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. Employers may prefer candidates who have a degree in early childhood education, or at least some postsecondary education in early childhood education.

How hard is it

You will need a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Preschool and Childcare Center Education Administrator. For example, an accountant must complete 4 years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. These careers usually involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Similar careers include sales managers, database administrators, chemists, and art directors.

License and certifications

Most states require public Education Administrators to be licensed as school administrators. Licensure requirements vary from state to state, but most require a master’s degree.

Skills required

We asked other Preschool and Childcare Center Principals if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Preschool and Childcare Center Principals are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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