ECE 290 - Early Childhood Program Admin

1. Describe the comprehensive role of the child care manager
   1. Identify administrative style and roles
   2. Define the importance of effective management systems
   3. Describe the purpose of NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
   4. Understand Iowa licensing regulations on Director’s qualifications
   5. Provde examples of advocating for programs that meet children’s and family’s needs
2. Identify community needs related to establishing an early childhood program
   1. Investigate community needs assessments
   2. Identify early childhood program models and auspices
   3. Create a mission, philosophy and goal statement for a quality early childhood program
   4. Develop a marketing plan
   5. Identify how family needs can be addressed in early care and education
3. Organize program structures in quality early childhood programs
   1. Identify the organizational structures of early childhood programs
   2. Explain the role of a board of directors and develop strategies for working within this structure
   3. Explore staffing patterns for ECE programs
4. Explain the State of Iowa licensing regulations
   1. Identify basic program policies and procedures as defined by Iowa Department of Human Services
   2. Apply knowledge of federal, state and local legislation, regulations and professional standards to ensure healthy, safe policies and practices for all
   3. Design an early childhood environment which supports each child’s cognitive, language, social-emotional and physical development, welcomes families, and supports effective, efficient staff practices
   4. Demonstrate knowledge of group size, children’s ages, available space, and staff-child ratios
   5. Define appropriate record keeping methods to maintain files on children, teachers and staff
   6. Demonstrate familiarity with criteria for selecting and evaluating developmentally appropriate early childhood curricula
   7. Explain the procedures for obtraining Quality Rating System and other accreditation options for early childhood programs
5. Demonstrate understanding of financial management for child care programs
   1. Explore funding and support sources for start-up and maintenance of an early child care and education program
   2. Create a basic operating budget
   3. Explain preparation of financial and fiscal reports
   4. Review schedules for purchasing and maintenance of equipment and supplies for the program
   5. Explain the managing of the food service program including menue planning, purchasing, preparing and serving
6. Design a system of personnel management
   1. Describe developing interpersonal relationships with child care staff
   2. Define professional licensing, accreditation and staff credentials in early childhood education
   3. Describe recruiting, interviewing and hiring processes required for staffing of early childhood programs
   4. Identify prupose of staff orientation, ongoing staff development, supervision and evaluations
7. Identify aspects of the administrator’s role in advocating for children and families
   1. Identify effective community partnerships
   2. Demonstrate effective family engagement within early childhood programs
   3. Describe volunteer recruitment, orientation and activities within early childhood programs
   4. Explain the director’s role in building reciprocal relationships with families and community partners