The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately. The main roles are:

1. Act as the first point of contact for all Pumpkin Patch Preschool families.
2. Oversee staff and school operations.
3. Act as the first point of contact for state licensing and SASD 4K programs.
4. Act as a liaison between staff and Parent Board.
5. Act as the school representative at the Stoughton Area School District 4K meetings.
6. Act as the on-site financial coordinator.
7. Acts as the lead for enforcing school contingency plans and implement regular emergency drills.
8. Acts as an in-school resources for payroll and benefits.