An effective director will know about either early childhood education or business practices.

Children on the waiting list of a center are not the responsibility of the director.

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the Statement of Commitment helps educators deal with ethical dilemmas.

Effective directors possess both leadership and management skills.

Effective directors are committed to the belief that parent satisfaction is their only responsibility.

If several directors compared job responsibilities, they would discover many differences in their work tasks and duties.

Successful directors look to the staff for ideas, initiative, and implementation of their centers' programs.

The laissez-faire managerial style is most effective when a majority of the staff is inexperienced.

Due to the conflicting roles many directors must assume, effective directors find others to promote the center out in the community.

Most communities want directors who are active participants in their affairs and events.