Planning and administering early childhood programs / Nancy K. Freeman, Celia A. Decker, John R. Decker.

Prev. edition cataloged under title.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 428-451) and indexes.

Overview of early care and education and program administration -- Pt.1. Constructing the early childhood program's framework. Developing a vision, mission, and prgram evaluation ; Understanding regulations, accreditation criteria, and other standards of practice ; Establishing policies and procedures -- Pt. 2. Operationalizing the early childhood program. Leading and managing personnel ; Creating quality learning environments ; Financing and budgeting ; Marketing your child care and education program -- Pt.3. Implementing the children's program. Planning the children's program ; Providing nutrition, health, and safety services ; Assessment: an essential component of effective early childhood programming ; Working with families and communities ; Contributing to the profession.