EDU 261 - Early Childhood Admin I

Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take EDU-119 and DRE-098
This course introduces principles and practices essential to preparing and supporting child care administrators. Topics include program philosophy, policies and procedures, NC Child Care Law and Rules, business planning, personnel and fiscal management, and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administration. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate a developmentally appropriate program philosophy, locate current state licensing regulations, analyze a business plan and examine comprehensive program policies and procedures. (S24579)