This course will prepare students for the roles and tasks required of Administrators or Supervisors of Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs. Students will examine the purpose and nature of ECE programs including but not limited to regulated and non-regulated programs at the local/ provincial and federal levels; human resources and financial management; operating and managing child care facilities in a legislative framework; and leadership, professionalism, networking, and advocacy.

Prerequisites: HDEC 100, HDEC 101, HDEC 102, HDEC 103, HDEC 104, ECED 109A, ECED 101,  ECEC 100, ECED 110 

Restrictions: Must be in an ECE or Human Services program (ECEC2,WIL, LTD,HSPD2,VISIT.EC)

Other Prerequisites: Criminal Record Check -Schedule B "works with children or works with children and vulnerable adults." Admission to the Early Childhood Education and Care Diploma Program. 

Lecture Hours: 45