Administration of Schools for Young Children

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ISBN: 9780827336575 | 0827336578
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 1/1/1990

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Gives information on starting and operating a childcare center or preschool. Shows how to set up programs, use computers for managing data, and manage and supervise staff. Practical aids include forms for gathering and storing information, sample staff meeting agendas, and a review of software. Contains review questions and activities. This fifth edition offers lists of software programs and vendors, organizations, and suppliers of materials. Click is a consultant in early childhood education and conducts parent education workshops.

Preface	p. ix
About the Author	p. x
Acknowledgements	p. x
Administration	p. 1
The Director: A Broad View	p. 2
Director Skills and Characteristics	p. 4
The Director as Manager	p. 8
The Director as Organizer	p. 11
The Director as Communicator	p. 15
Professional Development	p. 18
The Director's Evaluation	p. 19
The Director's Relation to Boards of Directors	p. 23
Choices: Schools and Programs	p. 32
Types of Programs	p. 34
Types of Programs--Characteristics	p. 38
Child Care in Other Countries	p. 51
Beginnings: A New School/A New Year	p. 57
Location	p. 58
Finances	p. 67
Staff Selection	p. 73
Working Checlist	p. 73
Planning for Opening Day	p. 74
Enrollment	p. 75
Parents	p. 82
The New School Year	p. 88
Program	p. 97
Setting Goals: Planning and Evaluating	p. 98
Philosophy	p. 100
Formulating Goals	p. 102
Developing Objectives	p. 105
Implementing Goals and Objectives	p. 109
Evaluating Outcomes	p. 114
Planning: Infants and Toddlers	p. 123
Infant/Toddler Development	p. 124
Characteristics of a Developmentally Appropriate Infant/Toddler Program	p. 127
Suggested Activities for an Infant/Toddler Program	p. 136
Planning: The Preschool	p. 142
Preschool Development	p. 143
Characteristics of a Developmentally Appropriate Program	p. 148
Other Considerations	p. 157
Planning: School-Age Children	p. 165
Developmental Characteristics	p. 166
Characteristics of a Developmentally Appropriate Program	p. 170
Favorite Activities for School-Age Children	p. 175
Characteristics of Teacher/Caregiver	p. 176
Environment	p. 181
Space: Infants and Toddlers	p. 182
General Considerations for Infants and Toddlers	p. 182
Routine Areas	p. 188
Cognitive Area	p. 191
Fine-Motor Area	p. 192
Large-Motor Area	p. 193
Language Area	p. 194
Psychosocial Area	p. 195
Adaptations for Special Needs Infants and Toddlers	p. 195
Space: The Preschool	p. 199
General Considerations for Organizing Space	p. 200
Specific Areas	p. 207
Adaptation for Children With Special Needs	p. 216
Space: School-Age Children	p. 222
General Considerations	p. 223
Specific Areas for School-Age Children	p. 227
Staff	p. 241
Staff Selection/Personnel Policies	p. 242
Staff Qualifications	p. 243
Staff Recruitment	p. 246
Application Information	p. 248
Selection Process	p. 249
Notification of Employment or Nonselection	p. 254
Personnel Practices	p. 256
Personnel Records	p. 262
Staff Supervision and Training	p. 268
Supervision of Staff	p. 270
Evaluation of Staff Performance	p. 271
The Evaluation Process	p. 272
Methods of Evaluation	p. 274
Use of Evaluations	p. 276
Staff Development	p. 278
Planning Staff Development	p. 279
Popular Training Methods	p. 283
Format for Training Sessions	p. 289
Staff Relationships	p. 290
Burnout	p. 291
Student Teachers/Volunteers	p. 297
Characteristics of Student Teachers	p. 299
Role of the Director	p. 299
Choice of a Master Teacher	p. 301
Orientation of Student Teachers	p. 302
Responsibilities of the Master Teacher	p. 303
Reactions of Student Teachers	p. 304
Volunteers	p. 306
A Plan for Volunteer Services	p. 306
Recruitment of Volunteers	p. 307
Selection of Volunteers	p. 309
Orientation of Volunteers	p. 309
Handbook for Volunteers	p. 310
Supervision of Volunteers	p. 311
Recognition of Volunteers	p. 311
Records of Volunteer Service	p. 312
Management	p. 317
Budget	p. 318
Development of the Budget	p. 319
Expenses--Personnel	p. 321
Expenses--Variable	p. 323
Expenses--Fixed	p. 324
Income	p. 326
Trial Budget	p. 328
Summary of Budget Cycle	p. 329
Budget Analysis	p. 330
Implementing the Final Budget	p. 330
Keeping Budget Records	p. 331
Maintenance, Health, and Safety	p. 336
Maintenance or Operations?	p. 337
Inventory	p. 342
Safety	p. 342
Health	p. 348
Health Goals	p. 349
Food and Nutrition Services	p. 366
Caregiver's Role	p. 367
Menu Planning	p. 367
Guidelines for Menu Planning	p. 370
Parents	p. 374
Food Service for Children	p. 376
Cooking Experiences for Children	p. 377
Mechanics of Food Service	p. 379
Beyond the School Itself	p. 387
Parent Involvement, Education, and Public Relations	p. 388
Changing Roles of Families	p. 388
Parent Involvement	p. 389
Parent Education	p. 397
The School and the Public	p. 405
Maintaining the Quality of Child Care	p. 415
Upgrading the Quality of Programs	p. 416
Child Abuse	p. 420
Laws pertaining to Child Care Settings	p. 427
Guest Editorial	p. 432
Computerized Data Management	p. 437
Professional Organizations and Sources of Information	p. 447
Sources for Early Childhood Materials, Equipment, Supplies, and Books	p. 455
Index	p. 461
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