Entrepreneurship in Child care Services

Entrepreneurship in Childcare Services 4 (2+2)

Lesson 27 : Role and Responsibilities of Child Care Center entrepreneur

Programme Maintenance

The tasks included under program maintenance are:

• Developing goals and objectives in relation to the center’s philosophy, placing emphasis on the needs of the clients.
• Work with staff to plan a curriculum to meet the objectives of the center.
• Develop a positive working relationship with the board of directors and its committees placing emphasis on communicating the center’s accomplishments and needs to the board.
• Establish policies for center operation or become familiar with the policies established by the center board, board of education.
• Draw up procedures for implementation of policies.
• Prepare and maintain a manual for board and staff members.
• Work with licensing agents to meet applicable licensing regulations.
• Provide adequate insurance coverage.
• Comply with all local, state and central laws relating to the center’s operation.
• Establish and operate with in a workable budget.
• Keep accurate financial records.
• Pay bills and prepare pay roll.
• Collect tuition fee.
• Write proposals and seek other funds for operation of the center.
• Locate and maintain suitable physical facilitates for the center’s programme.
• Order and maintain equipment
• Publicize the center.
• Enroll and group the children.
• Employ appropriate staff.
• Orient staff.
• Coach staff.
• Evaluate the programme, staff members and the children’s progress.
• Develop an effective communication system among staff members through regular staff meetings, conferences, and informal conversations.
• Provide in service training for staff and volunteers.
• Fill roles of other staff members in emergency situations.
• Plan and implement a parent programme that is responsive to parents needs and interests.
• Explain the center’s programme to the community.
• Participate in professional organizations.
• Continue professional development through reading, and attending pertinent courses such as workshops, conferences and lectures.