Child Care Administration: Planning Quality Programs for Young Children Book

Written for future administrators, this textbook describes the process by which childcare centers are established and run. It provides advice on assessing the need for childcare, budgeting, writing a business plan, facilities, equipment and supplies, staffing, marketing, the daily routine, the director's role, staff morale and stability, safety, program evaluation, and other administrative concerns. Both proprietary and not-for-profit organizations are discussed. The authors teach child development and family relations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Booknews

This text provides step-by-step information about how to set up and operate both proprietary and not-for-profit programs. The authors address the issues involved long before children arrive, such as determining need, and obtaining financial support, as well as topics of operation, including leadership, organization, keeping children healthy and safe, and working with parents. Linda and Alan Nelson work for Indiana U. of Pennsylvania in the child development and family relations department. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)