Childcare Administration

Course code ECCE 2300

Credit 2.0

Length 40.0 hours

Course outline View

This course provides students with broad knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the administration and management of a childcare centre. Students will learn the necessary skills to fulfill the role of administrator of an early childhood education program.

Prerequisites

ECCE 2313, ECCE 2314, ECCE 2315.

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What you will learn

  • Regulations and contractual obligations
  • Childcare operations and compliance
  • Philosophy of a childcare centre
  • Inclusive services
  • Policies and procedures for inclusive content
  • Grant and funding bodies for specific childcare program(s)
  • Financial management for childcare administrators
  • Staff orientation
  • Staff performance evaluation
  • Program assessment tools

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
22606 May 4, 2026
to June 29, 2026
Lecture/Practical VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.