Child Care Director Credential Training Program
120 class hours plus an Integration Module
Module 1: Role of the Director
 Director Responsibilities
Issues at Work
Stress Management
Networking
Time Management

Module 2: Child Development-Infants and Toddlers
 Developmental Characteristics
Needs of Infants/Toddlers
Health and Safety
Special Issues Related to Infants/Toddlers

Module 3: Child Development-Preschool and School-age
 Developmental Characteristics
Discipline Issues and Social Skill Development
Special Issues Related to Preschool and School-age
Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Module 4: Program Staffing
 Interview Process
The Staff Handbook
Job Descriptions and Staff Evaluation
Staff Development and In-service Plans
Staff Conflict
Staff Appreciation
 Module 5: Program Development
 Issues Related to Parents
The Parent Handbook
Liability Issues
Center Insurance
Marketing

Module 6: Financial Management
 The Child Care Trilemma
Policies and Factors Affecting Cost
Financial Management vs. Accounting
The Budgeting Process

Module 7: Program Administration
 Mission Statement and Philosophy
Organizational Climate
Nutrition
Ethics
Professionalism
Health and Safety

Module 8: Curriculum-Theory
 Types of Curriculum
Classroom Design
Schedules
Webbing and Lesson Plans

Module 9: Integration Module
 Knowledge to Practical Application
Case Study
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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