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ECCE 2300: Childcare Administration
Effective date
May 2025
Department
Early Childhood Care and Edu
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course provides students with broad knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the administration and management of a childcare centre. Students will learn the necessary skills to fulfill the role of administrator of an early childhood education program.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
ECCE 2313, ECCE 2314, ECCE 2315.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe and incorporate early childhood education regulations in childcare programs
- Articulate a childcare centre’s philosophy of childcare and education
- Develop inclusive policies and procedures for a childcare facility
- Manage funding, finances, program schedules and staff
- Assess and adapt a program according to needs of children
- Reflect on the role of leadership in an administrative position
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Total Hours: 40
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, guest speakers, field trips, group work, discussions, debates, SECD Resources
(Science of Early Child Development teaching resources for post secondary training institutions).
(Science of Early Child Development teaching resources for post secondary training institutions).
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Childcare centre philosophy |
|
Other |
20 |
Self-reflection |
|
Project |
20 |
Financial scenario analysis |
|
Project |
30 |
Staff orientation guide |
Course topics
- Regulations and contractual obligations
- Childcare operations and compliance
- Philosophy of a childcare centre
- Inclusive services
- Policies and procedures for inclusive content
- Grant and funding bodies for specific childcare program(s)
- Financial management for childcare administrators
- Staff orientation
- Staff performance evaluation
- Program assessment tools
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.