Legal & Fiscal Mgmt of CC ((3 Credit Hours))

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This course addresses the specific knowledge and skills needed to effectively set up and manage the legal and fiscal components of a child-care program. Course content includes IL DCFS Licensing Standards, building, zoning, fire, occupational safety, health sanitation, and Americans with Disabilities Act standards as they apply to child care programs. Also includes training in identifying funding sources and applying for funding (loan and grant writing). Practice in budgeting, cash-flow management, fundraising, and state and federal reimbursement programs included. Legal aspects addressed include knowledge of child abuse, child custody and special education laws, insurance liability, contract and labor laws which impact on child care programs.