O*NET-SOC 11-9031.00

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.Core5193
Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.Core5196
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.Core5198
Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children.Core5204
Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.Core5195
Determine the scope of educational program offerings and prepare drafts of program schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.Core5202
Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment and authorize purchases.Core5197
Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.Core5199
Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.Core5194
Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.Core5200
Review and interpret government codes and develop procedures to meet codes and to ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance.Core5201
Review and evaluate new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and recommend any necessary modifications.Core5203
Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and the need for curriculum changes.Core5207
Prepare and submit budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.Supplemental5205
Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.Supplemental5209
Inform businesses, community groups, and governmental agencies about educational needs, available programs, and program policies.Core5208
Write articles, manuals, and other publications and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about programs and facilities.Core5206

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 34 examples in 12 categories, 6 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

ACS Technologies HeadMaster
B&I Computer Consultants Childcare Sage
Cirrus Group Daycare Works
eChurch.com SchoolPerfect
Emerging Technologies Office Center
Jackrabbit Technologies Jackrabbit Care
Kressa Software SchoolLeader
MAGGEY Child Care Management Software
Mount Taylor Programs Private Advantage
OnCare Advantage
ONE Software KidsONE
Orgmation iCare
Personalized Software Childcare Manager
PraxiPower PraxiSchool
Professional Solutions ProCare
ScholarCare
SDS Software Solutions DayCare Information Systems PRO
SoftCare CenterCare
SofterWare EZ-CARE2
The Gallagher Group DataCare

Data base user interface and query software

Auburn Software Debit Square

Desktop communications software

Bloomz
ParentSquare
Tadpoles

Instant messaging software

GroupMe

Accounting software

Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology
Quicken

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

Microsoft Publisher

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor performance of organizational members or partners.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate program effectiveness.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Evaluate employee performance.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Approve expenditures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Estimate labor requirements.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Determine resource needs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Develop promotional materials.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Develop educational goals, standards, policies, or procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Develop organizational policies or programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Maintain operational records.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Present information to the public.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Communicate with government agencies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

Teach classes in area of specialization.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Conduct employee training programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise employees.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Manage organizational or project budgets.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others on business or operational matters.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Advise others on career or personal development.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Staffing Organizational Units

Recruit personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 27

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.