Child Care Administrator

Lead teachers or program directors currently employed in early childhood programs will benefit from this certificate. You will receive an overview of the roles and responsibilities of administrators in early childhood programs, and will learn about budgeting, fiscal management, marketing, licensing and accreditation, as well as operations and facility management. You’ll also explore best practices relating to child growth and development to help you establish a quality child care program. Upon completion, you'll be prepared for the administrator credential from The Registry, Wisconsin's Recognition System for the Childhood Care and Education Profession.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

Technical Studies (18 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• ECE: Child Care Operations Management

  10-307-181

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10307181
  • Credits: 3.00

  Includes discussion and practical applications related to scheduling, staffing, facilities management, equipment acquisition and maintenance, service delivery, maintaining records and communication. Must be a lead teacher or program director.

• ECE: Child Care Financial Management

  10-307-182

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10307182
  • Credits: 3.00

  Includes a review of principles and practices of budget planning, budget preparation and fiscal management. Must be a lead teacher or program director.

• ECE: Child Care External Environment

  10-307-184

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10307184
  • Credits: 3.00

  Examines the external factors and relationships which affect early childhood program quality and ability to flourish. Content includes how to conduct surveys, basic marketing principles, licensing and accreditation requirements, collaboration with other organizations, developing funding resources, advocacy, and working for and with change. Must be a lead teacher or program director.

• ECE: Child Care Best Practices

  10-307-185

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10307185
  • Credits: 3.00

  Includes information for establishing and maintaining quality programs based on professional standards and using the best available information on child growth and development in order to provide a family friendly service. Must be a lead teacher or program director.

• ECE: Child Care Administrator Capstone

  10-307-186

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10307186
  • Credits: 3.00

  An advanced course in the six-course series required to receive a credential as a childcare administrator from The Registry and/or a certificate in childcare administration from FVTC. Major individual projects are required with a focus on integration of program aspects in developing strategies planning for change.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • E CHILD 10307181 - ECE: Child Care Ops Management

  • E CHILD 10307182 - ECE: Child Care Financial Mgmt

  • E CHILD 10307184 - ECE: Child Care Ext Envrmnt

  • E CHILD 10307204 - Supervise/Admin ECE Programs

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

  • E CHILD 10307185 - ECE: Child Care Best Practices

• Supervise/Admin ECE Programs

  10-307-204

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10307204
  • Credits: 3.00

  Prepares participants to receive a certificate in childcare administration from FVTC and a credential as a childcare administrator from the Registry. This course includes an overview of the roles and responsibilities of directors, coordinators, supervisors and other administrators in early childhood programs. Must be a lead teacher or program director.