Child Care Center Administrators Tools and Professional Learning



Resources for Child Care Center Administrators

We conduct research to learn more about the field and examine the impacts of our work. Explore McCormick Institute research about child care center directors.

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By Robyn Kelton, MA, and Irina Tenis, PhD April 3, 2025
Learn about stress, burnout, and resilience among novice early childhood administrators—stress is common, but hope and professional supports can sustain them.
By Robyn Kelton, MA, and Irina Tenis, PhD June 21, 2024
This study explores the needs of proficient early childhood administrators, highlighting targeted professional development to strengthen leadership.
By Robyn Kelton and Teri Talan June 27, 2023
Learn how targeted professional development boosts novice administrators’ leadership skills, retention, and program quality in the critical first years.
By Robyn Kelton, Teri Talan, and Marina Magid December 6, 2022
Explore strategies for meeting the need for intensive, cohesive professional development to support educators and leaders during challenging times.
By Teri N. Talan. Ed.D., J.D. & Marina Magid November 30, 2021
The 2021 update reveals progress and gaps in early childhood program leadership, highlighting the need for stronger qualifications and policy support.
By Teri N. Talan & Robyn Kelton June 29, 2021
Analysis of 2010–2021 PAS data reveals trends in early childhood leadership and management shaping quality in U.S. education programs.
By McCormick Center May 21, 2019
Learn how assessing organizational conditions can drive continuous quality improvement in early childhood programs.
By McCormick Center July 18, 2018
A national study reveals how early childhood directors’ professional development needs vary by career stage, from beginner to master leaders.
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