For a course serving prospective and in-service early childhood program administrators This text provides specific guidance on planning for, implementing, marketing, and evaluating programs serving children from birth through school age. Designed to be useful for all early childhood administrators, this text includes a balance of research-based statements, implementation strategies, and resources to prompt further investigation. It aids in the initial planning of early childhood programs and is a source of helpful information after programs are under way. The purpose of this text will be realized when the student makes wiser judgments about planning and administering early childhood programs.
Chapter 1: Overview of Early Care and Education and Program Administration Constructing the Early Childhood Program’s Framework Chapter 2: Developing a Vision, Mission, and Program EvaluationChapter 3: Understanding Regulations, Accreditation Criteria, and Other Standards of PracticeChapter 4: Establishing Policies and Procedures Operationalizing the Early Childhood Program Chapter 5: Leading and Managing PersonnelChapter 6: Creating Quality Learning EnvironmentsChapter 7: Financing and BudgetingChapter 8: Marketing Your Child Care and Education Program Implementing the Children’s Program Chapter 9: Planning the Children's ProgramChapter 10: Providing Nutrition, Health, and Safety ServicesChapter 11: Assessment: An Essential Component of Effective Early Childhood ProgrammingChapter 12: Working with Families and CommunitiesChapter 13: Contributing to the Profession