Aug 05, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

ECE 266 - Pre-School Administration


3 Credit Hour(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): ECE 150  and ECE 160  and ECE 265  and ECE 267  
This course is an orientation to supervisory and administrative operations of early childhood programs to include center-based and family child care homes. Consideration is given to promoting high quality care and education to young children and adhering to professional standards and legal guidelines. Course topics will include administrative duties, responsibilities, and concerns/issues involved in owning or running a child care business such as staffing, public relations, equipment, funding, parent-staff communication/relationships, curriculum, policies, state/federal laws, recording keeping, technology, and other related topics. Community needs, services and resources available to support early childhood programs and families will also be discussed.