ECED 18 LESSON 3

1. This encompasses the program’s overall financial health. FIANCIAL MATTERS

2. They oversee areas like revenue generation. PROGRAM MANAGERS
3. As __ you need to be familiar with your program’s financial policies and
procedures and take responsibility for fulfilling the policies in a consistent, reliable
manner. EARLY CHILDHOOD ADMINISTRATOR
4. Is a principle of action adopted by business. POLICY
5. Is a established or official way of doing something. PROCEDURE
6. Is to provide consistent guidelines for how you will conduct your business and
apply to all staff and families. POLICY AND PROCEDURE
7. Address record keeping requirements such as which financial reports are used by
the business, as well as salary ranges, pay schedules, and benefits for staff.
FINANCIAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURE OF AN EARLY CGILDHOOS EDUCATION
PROGRAM
8. Requires a diverse, competent, effective, well compensated, and professionally
supported workforce across various roles of ECE professionals. HIGH QUALITY CARE
AND EDUCATION
9. Requires that all children and families have equitable access to affordable services
across all ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, and ability statuses. HIGH QUALITY CARE
AND EDUCATION
10. Requires financing that is adequate, equitable, and sustainable, with incentives
for quality. HIGH QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION
11. This involves securing resources to support the program manager. FUNDING
12. They write grant proposals, identify funding sources and manage the allocation
of funds across projects within the program. PROGRAM MANAGERS
13. These __ may support specific program areas, curriculum development, staff
training, or facility upgrades. GRANTS
14. Parent __ can be significant source of income for some programs, particularly
private centers. Need-based scholarship can help ensure accessibility for low income
families. TUITION FEES
15. Involves soliciting donations from individuals and businesses or partner with
corporate sponsors to generate additional revenue. FUNDRAISING
16. There is often fierce competition for limited government funding, particularly for
programs serving low income populations. COMPETITION
17. Grant funders often have strict reporting requirements which can be time
consuming and resource intensive - to manage. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
18. Government funding can be subject to political and economic fluctuations
leading yo program uncertainty. UNSTABLE FUNDING
19. Programs reliant solely on tuition fees may struggle to serve low income families
and achieve financial stability. SUSTAINABILITY
20. Create a detailed budget that outlines program expenses, projected revenue
from different sources. DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET
21. Relying on multiple funding streams can provide greater financial stability and
reduce dependence on any single source. DIVERSIFY FUNDING SOURCES
22. Collect data and track program outcomes to demonstrate the positive impact on
children’s development and learning. DEMONSTRATE PROGRA EFFECTIVENESS
23. The ability to write compelling and well-researched grant proposals is critical for
securing funding from private foundations and corporations. DEVELOP STRONG
WRITING SKILLS
24. Maintain accurate financial records and demonstrate efficient use of funds.
PRACTICE FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
25. They can advocate for increased government investment in early childhood
education by highlighting the long term benefits for society. ADVOCATE FOR
INCREASED FUNDING
26. This is the process of creating a financial plan for the program. BUDGETING
27. They estimate income expenses, allocate resources, and monitor spending to
stay withing budget. PROGRAM MANAGERS
28. This budget has three major types of expenditures; capital costs for acquiring and
preparing, permanent equipment and initial supplies, salary costs for staff to be
hired before the centers open. PRE OPENING BUDGET
29. This budget covers the entire first year of operation. The first year is critical as it
helps you assess if your program is financially sustainable. FIRST YEAR BUDGET
30. This budget focuses on long term financial health of your childcare center. It’s
essentially a refined version of your first year budget. It helps you plan for the future
and make informed decisions about resource allocation. OPERATING BUDGET

UNDERSTANDING FUDING CHALLENGES IN SECURING FUNDING

SOURCES  Competition
 Grants  Unstable funding
 Tuition fees  Reporting requirements
 Fundraising  Sustainability

STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE THREE BUDGETS

FUNDING MANAGEMENT  Pre opening budget
 Develop a comprehensive  First year budget
budget  Operating budget
 Diversify funding resources
 Demonstrate program
effectiveness
 Develop strong grant writing
skills
 Practice fiscal responsibility
 Advocate for increased funding

ECED 18 LESSON 4 PART 1

1. It start with you when you create a positive social and emotional environment
that is built on caring and responsive relationship. POSITIVE EARLY LEARNING
ENVIRONMENTS
2. The overall design and layout of a room, including its learning centers, materials,
and furnishings. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
3. The interactions that occur within the classroom between peers, teachers, and
family members. SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
4. The timing, sequence, and length of routines and activities that take place
throughout the day. TEMPORAL ENVIRONMENT
5. Is the mix of spaces and context in which young children grow and learns. THE
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
6. Is often referred as the third teacher due to its importance in early learning. THE
ENVIRONMENT.
7. Sets the stages and creates the context for everything that happens in any setting-
a classroom, a play yard, a multi purpose room. THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
8. It must be flexible spaces and responsive to the interest and rights of individual
children. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES
9. Children need a range of spaces to be able to fully engage in all forms of ___. THE
ARTS
10. Room temperature & air quality impacts student performance. TEMPERATURE
AND AIR
11. Room colors guide focus & participation. COLORS
12. Natural ___ boost learning. DAYLIGHT
13. It controls odors & reduce illness. VENTILATION
14. Builds social/emotional & creative skills. OUTDOR PLAY
15. Boosts ROI, inspires teachers, reflect family dignity. FACILITY QUALITY LIFTS
OVERALL QUALITY

PART 2

16. Is the lifeblood of improvement. It involves gathering of data on everything from

child development to program finances, analyzing it to understand trends…
REPORTING
17. Allows program managers to identify areas for improvement, implement changes
and ultimately create a more enriching environment for young children. CYCLE OF
COMMUNICATION AND DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING
18. Showcase the program effectiveness in meeting its goals for all enrolled children.
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORTS
19. Track enrollment trends and identify areas for outreach or program expansion.
ENROLLMENT REPORTS
20. Track program expenses and income streams to ensure financial health. BUDGET
REPORTS
21. Document adherence to licensing or accreditation standards. COMPLIANCE
REPORTS

22. Gather feedback from parents about their experience with the program.
PARENT SATISFACTION SURVEYS
23. Reports on a child’s progress in various developmental domains.
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
24. Update parents on a child’s learning experiences and overall well being.
PROGRESS REPORTS
25. Lead the overall reporting strategy, data analysis, and communication efforts.
PROGRAM MANAGERS
26. Contribute valuable data through observations, assessments and documenting
practices. TEACHERS AND STAFF
27. Assist with complex data analysis and interpretation, particularly for advanced
reporting and techniques. DATA ANALYSTS
28. Provide feedback on reporting formats and ensure they understand information
presented. PARENTS
29. This allows for adjustments to curriculum or teaching styles to optimize
outcomes. MONITORING PROGRAM QUALITY
30. These include parents, funding agencies, board of directors, and the community.
COMMUNICATION WITH STAKEHOLDRES
31. This ensures financially stability and allows for strategic investments in materials,
staff development, or program enhancements. BUDGET MANAGEMENT AND
RESOURCE ALLOCATION
32. Reports documenting staff qualifications, health and safety protocols, and child
to staff ratios. MEETNG LICENSING AND ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS

ENUMERATION part 1

COMPONENTS OF EARLY QUALITY MATTERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENTS LEARNINNG SPACES.
 Temp and air
 Physical environment  Colors
 Social environment  Daylight
 Temporal environment  Ventilation
 Outdoor play
 Less noise
 Faclity quality lifts overall quality

ENUMERATION PART 2
COMMON TYPES OF REPORTING EFFECTIVE REPORTING STRATEGIES
FOR ECE PROGRAM MANAGERS
Program performance reports
Enrollment reports  Develop a reporting calendar
Budget reports  Utilize reporting software
Compliance reports  Focus on data visualization
Parent satisfaction surveys  Tailor reports to audience
Developmental assessments  Focus on actionable insights
Progress reports  Accessibility and transparency

ROLES OF STAKEHOLDRES FOR EFECTIVE

REPORTING

1. Program managers
2. Teachers and staff
3. Data analysts
4. parents

ROLES OF REPORTING IN MANAGING AN ECE PROGRAM

1. Monitoring program quality

2. Meeting licensing and accreditation requirements
3. Budget management and resource allocation
4. Communication with stakeholders