Standard

R State Standard £ Institutionally Developed College: NA

ECE 2142 - 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 be able to:	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

Print	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.

Posted: 01/08/09