3 units, 35 hours Students are introduced to the administration of preschool programs. The course covers program types, budget, management, regulations, laws, development, and implementation of policies and procedures. The course examines administrative tools, philosophies, and techniques needed to organize, open and operate an early care and education program. Students are required to observe licensed programs and interview administrators. This course is designed to provide training to educators in the laws governing private and public Montessori early care centers in California. Aspects of records, reports, health and safety, finances, staff management, children’s programs, space, equipment, and parent/community relationships from the administrator’s point of view.