Child Care Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Administrator Position Overview – Little Sprouts Early Child Care Education

At Little Sprouts Early Child Care Education, we are seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and dependable Administrator to join our growing team. This important leadership role is responsible for supporting daily center operations, maintaining compliance, assisting staff and families, and ensuring the center operates smoothly, professionally, and efficiently every day.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and passionate about creating a safe, welcoming, and organized environment for children, families, and staff. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, multitasking ability, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of professionalism and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage front desk operations, including greeting families and visitors professionally
• Answer and direct multi-line phone calls with excellent customer service and phone etiquette
• Support enrollment processes, parent communication, and follow-up with prospective families
• Maintain accurate records, data entry, attendance tracking, child and staff files, and compliance documentation
• Assist with PFCC/Title 20 paperwork, verifications, and licensing requirements
• Monitor center compliance including safety, ratios, incident reports, playground checks, food counts, and classroom documentation
• Coordinate staff schedules, calendars, meetings, interviews, and training sessions
• Support Step Up To Quality (SUTQ), Teaching Strategies GOLD, assessments, screenings, and parent conference tracking
• Order office and classroom supplies and maintain organized inventory systems
• Ensure office areas, classrooms, and common spaces remain clean, professional, and organized
• Assist with bookkeeping, reports, filing systems, and administrative projects
• Support staff accountability, professionalism, and daily operational needs
• Help with center marketing, recruitment, family engagement, and community outreach
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Professional phone etiquette and interpersonal skills
• Experience with data entry, filing systems, scheduling, and office management
• Ability to work independently with honesty, integrity, and accountability
• Knowledge of child care licensing, PFCC/Title 20, Step Up To Quality, or child care administration is preferred
• Experience in child care, medical, dental, school, or office administration is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance required
• Ability to support staff, families, and center leadership professionally and respectfully

Preferred Qualities

• Leadership mindset with initiative and problem-solving ability
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure
• Positive attitude and team-oriented personality
• Strong time management and follow-through
• Passion for supporting children, families, and educational excellence

Why Join Us?

At Little Sprouts Early Child Care Education, we are committed to creating a high-quality learning environment where children thrive and staff feel supported. We value professionalism, teamwork, organization, safety, and educational excellence. As an Administrator, your leadership and dedication will play a major role in helping our centers succeed every day.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

Administrator: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Little Sprouts Early Child Care Education provides high-quality, nurturing care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We follow Creative Curriculum, maintain Step Up To Quality standards, and focus on building a safe, educational, and supportive learning environment. Our team is committed to strong communication, professionalism, and helping each child reach their developmental milestones. We invest in staff training, growth, and leadership to ensure the highest quality early childhood program for our families and community.

Company Description

Little Sprouts Early Child Care Education provides high-quality, nurturing care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We follow Creative Curriculum, maintain Step Up To Quality standards, and focus on building a safe, educational, and supportive learning environment. Our team is committed to strong communication, professionalism, and helping each child reach their developmental milestones. We invest in staff training, growth, and leadership to ensure the highest quality early childhood program for our families and community.