ECED& 134: Family Childcare Management

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Class Program

Early Childhood Education

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092523

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Learn how to manage a family childcare program. Topics include: licensing requirements, record-keeping, relationship building, communication strategies, guiding behavior, and promoting growth and development.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe strategies for complying with Family Childcare Minimum Licensing Requirements.

Describe strategies for meeting the developmental needs and guiding the behavior of all children in multi-age groups.

Identify strategies for family child care business management including tax planning and record-keeping.

Create written documents, such as a contract and policy handbook, that facilitate communication between the provider and the families.

Develop strategies for creating reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with families.

Articulate knowledge and skills that define Family Childcare Providers as professionals.

Core Topics

Licensing & accreditation
Budgeting, marketing, risk management, staffing, tax planning, accounting and record keeping
Curriculum Development
Learning Environments
Professionalism, culturally responsive communications with families
Program policies and procedures