Early care and education directors should be able to:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate care and education programs for children and families
• Develop and maintain an effective organization
• Plan and implement administrative systems that effectively carry out program goals, mission, and objectives
• Administer effectively a program of personnel management and staff development
• Foster good community relations and influence childcare policy that affects the program
• Develop and maintain the physical facility
• Have the legal knowledge necessary for effective management
• Apply financial management tools

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