Course Objectives
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:
| Upon completing the course, the student will be able to | NAEYC Standard |
|---|---|
| a) Describe the major types of early care and education programs and the regulatory systems of these programs in Virginia | 6a, 6b |
| b) Plan and evaluate programs in early childhood settings, including accreditation standards and systems | 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 6a, 6b, 6e |
| c) List funding sources, program cost components, and strategies for sound fiscal management of programs | 6b, 6c |
| d) List and describe early childhood program policies for administration, staff and parents | 2a, 2b, 2c, 6b, 6c |
| e) Analyze and apply human resource policies including recruitment, selection, hiring, training and scheduling of staff | 4a, 6a, 6b, 6c |
| f) Examine issues of employee retention, compensation, and recognition | 4a, 6a, 6b, 6c |
| g) Discuss strategies for successful collaboration with families and communities, including knowledge of marketing and public relations strategies | 2a, 2b, 2c, 6a, 6c, 6e |
| h) Define the concept of risk management, including the importance of proper insurance coverage and aspects of crisis management | 6a, 6b |
| h) Define the concept of risk management, including the importance of proper insurance coverage and aspects of crisis management | 6a, 6b |
| i) Identify and apply principles of effective management of food, health and safety programs in childcare settings | 2a, 2b, 2c, 6a, 6b |
| j) Analyze management and leadership styles and their relationship to organizational climate in early childhood settings | 2a, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e |
| k) Identify and apply appropriate learning standards as they relate to early childhood education | 6a, 6b, 6d, 6e |
Major Topics to be Included
a) Legal aspects of managing a child care business
b) Working with agency inspectors and other officials in support of the program
c) Appropriate uses of technology for management purposes d) Use of community agencies for support and ongoing training in the field
e) Relationships with community business partners