How much does a Child Care Center Director make in Columbus, MS? The average Child Care Center Director salary in Columbus, MS is $72,766 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $63,658 and $83,863. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Child Care Center Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Child Care Center Director Salary $55,366 Columbus,MS April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Child Care Center Director Salary $63,658 Columbus,MS April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Child Care Center Director Salary $72,766 Columbus,MS April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Child Care Center Director Salary $83,863 Columbus,MS April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Child Care Center Director Salary $93,967 Columbus,MS April 24, 2024
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Leadership 9.63%
Professional Development 3.52%
Billing 1.15%
Others 85.7%

Job Description for Child Care Center Director

Child Care Center Director directs the daily operations of a child care center in accordance with state licensing requirements and regulations. Administers recruiting and staffing processes. Being a Child Care Center Director provides training and professional development for staff. Oversees enrollment activities, communications, and events that foster positive relations with families and the community. Additionally, Child 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 Child 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. To be a Child 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)... View full job description

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Child Care Center Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Child Care Center Director, the highest Child Care Center Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Child Care Center Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Child Care Center Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Child Care Center Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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