
Supervision and Administration of Early Childhood Centers: Part I
This online course in early childhood program administration offers an introduction to the logistical and philosophical details of planning and implementing developmentally appropriate care and education of young children.
What you can learn.
- Learn to administer a child care center
- Plan a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment
- Assess policy and personnel practices
- Understand licensing, documentation, and record-keeping
About this course:
This course offers an overview of administering a child care center. An introduction to the logistical and philosophical details of planning, implementation, and appropriate care and education is presented. Instruction covers national professional guidelines for how an effective administrator implements a plan, creates a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment, and evaluates the quality and improvement of a center. You learn about record-keeping, reporting and staff policies. Licensing, permits and regulations are covered for the state of California. Applies toward California Title 22 and Title 5 regulation compliance and child development permits.Summer 2025 Schedule

Fall 2025 Schedule


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