Child care coordinators organise child care services, activities and events after the school hours and during school hoildays. They assist in the development of children by implementing care programmes. Child care coordinators also entertain children and maintain a safe environment for the children.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Developing and implementing programmes to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children;
(b) Establishing and monitoring budgets and determining allocation of funds for staff, supplies, materials, equipment and maintenance;
(c) Overseeing and coordinating the provision care for children in before-school, after-school, day, and vacation care centres;
(d) Directing and supervising child carers in providing care and supervision for young children;
(e) Managing physical facilities and making sure all buildings and equipment are maintained to ensure the centre is a safe area for children, staff and visitors;
(f) Reviewing and interpreting government codes, and developing procedures to meet codes (e.g., concerning safety and security);
(g) Monitoring children’s progress and conferring with parents or guardians;
(h) Preparing and maintaining records and accounts for a child care centre;
(i) Recruiting and evaluating staff and coordinating their professional development.