[M-12] Management of Child Development Centers

For courses in administration of preschool and daycare programs.

Management of Child Development Centers is the core text that students of child development center administration need to help them learn to manage effectively in the twenty-first century. It is the only text structured around the thirteen competencies that capable, confident child development center directors must possess. This practical text focuses on targeted problem-solving strategies, decision-making, and specific tools. The sixth edition has been updated and expanded to emphasize strategies and solutions to the challenges facing today's child development center managers.


PART I. INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1. Managing Children's Centers in the 21st Century

Chapter 2. Types of Child Development Programs

Chapter 3. Applying Theories in Managing a Child Development Center



PART II. CORE COMPETENCIES

Chapter 4. Reflective Management: Personal and Professional Self-Awareness

Chapter 5. Organizational Management

Chapter 6. Fiscal Management

Chapter 7. Personnel Management

Chapter 8. Human Relations

Chapter 9. Facilities Management

Chapter 10. Managing Health and Safety Issues

Chapter 11. Managing Food Service

Chapter 12. Educational Programming

Chapter 13. Family Support

Chapter 14. Marketing and Public Relations

Chapter 15. Assessment and Evaluation

Chapter 16. Leadership



Appendix

References

Name Index

Subject Index