Intro to The Administration of Early Childhood Programs

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This course will examine the components of planning and administering early childhood programs in day care centers, nursery schools, preschools, Head Start and other early childhood settings. The student will develop a foundation for determining the framework of a program including philosophy, policy, daily operations, housing, equipment, financing, budgeting, staff supervision, and development. The implementation of a developmentally appropriate early childhood program will be examined and emphasized including the administrator’s role in curriculum development, providing nutrition, health and safety services, assessing and reporting children’s progress and parent involvement.