TED-2650 Child Care Center Administration and Management

Credits 3
This course focuses on the administration and management of a childcare center. Emphasis is on meeting state requirements for physical facilities, licensing, insurance, and staffing childcare programs. Other topics include record keeping, budgeting, hiring, training and managing staff, food services, equipment, materials, community involvement and resources, curricular models, and current topics in childcare.
Prerequisite(s): TED 1300 and TED 1400
Formerly ECE 1910
Course Outcomes

Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of a director between types and sizes of centers.
Identify standards, laws, policies, and regulations required by licensing and accreditation for various types of early childhood centers.
Articulate a vision, mission and philosophy for an actual or planned childcare center.
Describe financial management techniques and practices for successfully managing different types and sizes of childcare centers.
Evaluate the various appropriate and inappropriate curricular models for childcare centers.
Design a plan for a childcare center, including equipment, budget restrictions, health and safety regulations, type and size of center, and program curriculum.
Explain procedures and policies which impact day-to-day operations of a childcare center, including: emergency preparedness, behavioral issues, medical and/or health issues, nutrition, safety issues, parent issues, and interactions with outside agencies.
Describe effective management strategies for recruitment, retention, and professional development of childcare staff and teachers.
Explain strategies for effective collaboration with both parents and the community.