2026-2027 Academic Catalog

EDU 261 Early Childhood Administration I

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.

Credits

3

Local Prerequiste

Take One of The Following: DRE 098 ENG 095 ENG 011 OR ENG 002 WITH MIN GRADE OF P1 ENG 025 OR ENG 045 OR ENG 111

State Corequisites

Take EDU 119