EEC 2523 - Child Care Center Management

Credits: 3

The purpose of the course is to prepare students to perform as child care center directors. The course is intended to meet the educational requirement for the Foundation Level Child Care and Education Administrator credential as defined by the State of Florida. Specific information and opportunities for skill development to assist child care administrators will be explored. Students will develop the knowledge, skills and abilities for planning, implementing, and evaluating a quality child care and education courses. Four content areas will be covered in this course: organizational leadership, personnel issues, financial and legal issues, and child care and education programming. Practical application exercises will be utilized to demonstrate student’s knowledge and understanding of the content area competencies.

Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Classification: A.A. Transferable

Contact Hours: 3