Opening and Management of Kindergartens

Author: DorothyJuneSciarra
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: New Perspectives in Early Childhood Education Series. This book primarily discusses the preparatory work before establishing a kindergarten and the subsequent management and operation after opening. It covers detailed content such as interpersonal relationships, needs analysis, funding acquisition, financial management, equipment procurement, staff allocation, personnel training, enrollment, class division, health and hygiene, evaluation, and parent engagement. This book offers significant reference value for early childhood education management professionals and researchers in China to understand foreign kindergarten management practices, learn from international experiences, and promote the reform of kindergarten systems and the improvement of early childhood education teaching in higher education institutions. The content presented is based on practical experience, with each chapter including real interview records with kindergarten directors. The chapters are followed by post-lesson exercises, activities, and case studies. The narrative style is lively and engaging, making it highly suitable for kindergarten directors and as a textbook for early childhood education management programs in higher education institutions.