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Posted: 02/02/05

Updated: 11/30/05

ECE 142 - Family Childcare Program Management

Course Description

Provides the guidelines, responsibilities, and appropriate practices needed for successful management of a Family Child Care Home. Topics include: rules and regulations; professional practices; and program management.

Competency Areas	Hours
Rules and Regulations	Class	4
Professional Practices	D. Lab	0
Program Management	P. Lab/O.B.I.	3
	Credit	5
Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
RULES AND REGULATIONS		10	0	0
Registration	Describe application and registration requirements
Operation	Describe standard operating procedures
Health	Explain health and safety requirements
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES		10	0	0
Ethics	Explain ethical practices
Observation & Recording	Describe observation instruments and recording techniques
Communication	Identify approaches for communicating with parents
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT		20	0	30
Staffing	Identify staff/child ratios
Supervision	Describe appropriate supervision techniques
Resources	Identify appropriate resources and materials
Curriculum	Develop and implement appropriate curriculum activities

Suggested Resources

Baker, A. & Manfred-Petitt, L. (Date Unknown). Circle of love: Relationships between parents, providers, and children in family child care. Redleaf Press.

Lawson-Lilley, E., Lating,-Wise, K. (2004). Letters of advice for child care providers. Albany, NY: Delmar.

Lawson-Lilley,E., Lating-Wise, K. (2000). Essential Parent Workshop Resource. Albany, NY: Delmar.

McLarty, M.J.(2006). Cookies Activities, A to Z. Albany, NY: Delmar.

McLarty, M.J., Martricardi, J. (2006). Patterns Through the Alphabet. Albany, NY: Delmar.