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Supervision and Administration of Early Childhood Centers: Part I
EDUC X 321.2
This online course in early childhood program administration offers an introduction to the logistical and philosophical details of planning and implementing developmentally appropriate care and education of young children.
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
Starting at $450.00
As few as 6 weeks
3.0
What you can learn.
- Learn to administer a child care center
- Plan a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment
- Assess policy and personnel practices
- Understand licensing, documentation, and record-keeping
About this course:
This course offers an overview of administering a child care center. An introduction to the logistical and philosophical details of planning, implementation, and appropriate care and education is presented. Instruction covers national professional guidelines for how an effective administrator implements a plan, creates a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment, and evaluates the quality and improvement of a center. You learn about record-keeping, reporting and staff policies. Licensing, permits and regulations are covered for the state of California. Applies toward California Title 22 and Title 5 regulation compliance and child development permits.Fall 2025 Schedule
Date & Time
Details
Format
Instructor:
Patricia Yeldell
404654
Fee:
$450.00
Online

Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Mindtap:Developing and Administering a Child Care and Education Program
ISBN 9780357513200
Winter 2026 Schedule
Date & Time
Details
Format
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor:
Patricia Yeldell
406000
Fee:
$450.00
Online

Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Mindtap:Developing and Administering a Child Care and Education Program
ISBN 9780357513200
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor:
Euna Anderson
406001
Fee:
$450.00
Online

Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Mindtap:Developing and Administering a Child Care and Education Program
ISBN 9780357513200
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