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                | EDU - 261 Early Childhood Administration I Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0  Credit Hours: 3
 When Offered: Fall
 
 Prerequisite(s): None
 Corequisite(s): EDU 119
 Local Prerequisite(s): None
 Local Co-requisite(s): None
 
 This course introduces principles and practices essential to preparing and supporting child care administrators. Topics include program philosophy, policies and procedures, NC Child Care Law and Rules, business planning, personnel and fiscal management, and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administration. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate a developmentally appropriate program philosophy, locate current state licensing regulations, analyze a business plan and examine comprehensive program policies and procedures.
 
 
 
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