Class 18 - Subject Area 5: Managing an Effective Program Operation

Functional Area 12 Program Management

Trainings

This session covers these trainings in the workbook:

• How Does Your Child Care Facility Rate (2.8)

  This training features some general guidelines for staff members to consider when examining their facility. The indicators of quality child care discussed include: how does your facility look; how would child care staff rate itself – or how would directors rate staff members; and what do staff members notice about the children in their care.

• Effective Leaders = Good Employees & Programs (9.12)

  An effective child care program is best managed by a child care director who effectively leads, relates to, and communicates with staff members. Effective leadership, teamwork, relationships, and communication are the hallmarks of an effective child care program.

• Beating Burnout: Child Care Providers Play Crucial Role (4.11)

  Working with children means that stress is unavoidable. However, it IS possible for readers to manage stress, and not allow stress to control you. Key points include: signs of burnout; tips on avoiding burnout; and suggestions to reducing stress.

• Minimum Standards of Care for Providers (12.2)

  Understanding state standards and applying them at your facility can be a challenging task. Verbiage can often be confusing. This training will go over just a few of the many minimum standards that you may find through your state’s licensing department.