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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

ix

About the Author

x

Acknowledgements

x

PART I Administration

1

(96)

The Director: A Broad View

2

(30)

Director Skills and Characteristics

4

(4)

The Director as Manager

8

(3)

The Director as Organizer

11

(4)

The Director as Communicator

15

(3)

Professional Development

18

(1)

The Director's Evaluation

19

(4)

The Director' Relation to Boards of Directors

23

(9)

Choices: Schools and Programs

32

(25)

Types of Programs

34

(4)

Types of Programs----Characteristics

38

(13)

Child Care in Other Countries

51

(6)

Beginnings: A New School/A New Year

57

(40)

Location

58

(9)

Finances

67

(6)

Staff Selection

73

(1)

Working Checklist

73

(1)

Planning for Opening Day

74

(1)

Enrollment

75

(7)

Parents

82

(6)

The New School Year

88

(9)

PART II Program

97

(84)

Setting Goals: Planning and Evaluating

98

(25)

Philosophy

100

(2)

Formulating Goals

102

(3)

Developing Objectives

105

(4)

Implementing Goals and Objectives

109

(5)

Evaluating Outcomes

114

(9)

Planning: Infants and Toddlers

123

(19)

Infant/Toddler Development

124

(3)

Characteristics of a Developmentally Appropriate Infant/Toddler Program

127

(9)

Suggested Activities for an Infant/Toddler Program

136

(6)

Planning: The Preschool

142

(23)

Preschool Development

143

(5)

Characteristics of a Developmentally Appropriate Program

148

(9)

Other Considerations

157

(8)

Planning: School-Age Children

165

(16)

Developmental Characteristics

166

(4)

Characteristics of a Developmentally Appropriate Program

170

(5)

Favorite Activities for School-Age Children

175

(1)

Characteristic of Teacher/Caregiver

176

(5)

PART III Environment

181

(60)

Space: Infants and Toddlers

182

(17)

General Consideration for Infants and Toddlers

182

(6)

Routine Areas

188

(3)

Cognitive Area

191

(1)

Fine-Motor Area

192

(1)

Large-Motor Area

193

(1)

Language Area

194

(1)

Psychosocial Area

195

(1)

Adaptations for Special Needs Infants and Toddlers

195

(4)

Space: The Preschool

199

(23)

General Considerations for Organizing Space

200

(7)

Specific Areas

207

(9)

Adaptation for Children With Special Needs

216

(6)

Space: School-Age Children

222

(19)

General Considerations

223

(4)

Specific Areas for School-Age Children

227

(14)

PART IV Staff

241

(76)

Staff Selection/Personnel Policies

242

(26)

Staff Qualifications

243

(3)

Staff Recruitment

246

(2)

Application Information

248

(1)

Selection Process

249

(5)

Notification of Employment or Nonselection

254

(2)

Personnel Practices

256

(6)

Personnel Records

262

(6)

Staff Supervision and Training

268

(29)

Supervision of Staff

270

(1)

Evaluation of Staff Performance

271

(1)

The Evaluation Process

272

(2)

Methods of Evaluation

274

(2)

Use of Evaluations

276

(2)

Staff Development

278

(1)

Planning Staff Development

279

(4)

Popular Training Methods

283

(6)

Format for Training Sessions

289

(1)

Staff Relationships

290

(1)

Burnout

291

(6)

Student Teachers/Volunteers

297

(20)

Characteristics of Student Teachers

299

(1)

Role of the Director

299

(2)

Choice of a Master Teacher

301

(1)

Orientation of Student Teachers

302

(1)

Responsibilities of the Master Teacher

303

(1)

Reactions of Student Teachers

304

(2)

Volunteers

306

(1)

A Plan for Volunteer Services

306

(1)

Recruitment of Volunteers

307

(2)

Selection of Volunteers

309

(1)

Orientation of Volunteers

309

(1)

Handbook for Volunteers

310

(1)

Supervision of Volunteers

311

(1)

Recognition of Volunteers

311

(1)

Records of Volunteer Service

312

(5)

PART V Management

317

(70)

Budget

318

(18)

Development of the Budget

319

(2)

Expenses---Personnel

321

(2)

Expenses---Variable

323

(1)

Expenses---Fixed

324

(2)

Income

326

(2)

Trial Budget

328

(1)

Summary of Budget Cycle

329

(1)

Budget Analysis

330

(1)

Implementing the Final Budget

330

(1)

Keeping Budget Records

331

(5)

Maintenance, Health, and Safety

336

(30)

Maintenance or Operations?

337

(5)

Inventory

342

(1)

Safety

342

(6)

Health

348

(1)

Health Goals

349

(17)

Food and Nutrition Services

366

(21)

Caregiver's Role

367

(1)

Menu Planning

367

(3)

Guidelines for Menu Planning

370

(4)

Parents

374

(2)

Food Service for Children

376

(1)

Cooking Experiences for Children

377

(2)

Mechanics of Food Service

379

(8)

PART VI Beyond the School Itself

387

(45)

Parent Involvement, Education, and Public Relations

388

(27)

Changing Roles of Families

388

(1)

Parent Involvement

389

(8)

Parent Education

397

(8)

The School and the Public

405

(10)

Maintaining the Quality of Child Care

415

(17)

Upgrading the Quality of Programs

416

(4)

Child Abuse

420

(7)

Laws pertaining to Child Care Settings

427

(5)

Guest Editorial

432

(5)

Appendix A Computerized Data Management

437

(10)

Appendix B Professional Organizations and Sources of Information

447

(8)

Appendix C Sources for Early Childhood Materials, Equipment, Supplies, and Books

455

(6)

Index

461

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