Contents
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Chapter 9
Marketing and Planning for Enrollment
197
How Do I Let People Know About My Program? 197
How Can We Make the Center a Welcome Place for Parents? 202
What Do I Need to Do to Register and Enroll Children? 204
How Do I Determine the Best Group Arrangements? 210
How Can I Help Children and Families Adjust to Child Care? 213
Chapter 10
The Daily Program
223
What Role Does Your Program’s Philosophy Play in Program Planning? 223
What Needs Must Be Met Through the Daily Program? 224
What Should Be Included in the Daily Program? 224
Are There Some General Principles to Follow When Planning the Schedule? 232
How Does a Daily Schedule Look ? 235
What Are Developmentally Appropriate Activities? 235
What Kinds of Guidance and Discipline Are Best for Young Children? 237
Part 2
Administering a Quality Child Care Program
Chapter ll
You, the Director—A Complex Role
245
What Does a Director Have to Do? 245
What Management Style Works Best? 249
What Leadership Skills Will I Need? 250
How Can I Persuade Others to Support Our Program? 257
How Can I Be a Good Model for My Staff? 261
Chapter 12
Maintaining Staff Morale and Stability
269
What Are Personnel Policies? 269
What Kinds of Personnel Actions May Be Necessary? 278
How Can I Support a Positive Working Environment for All Employees? 280