Childcare Management

Chestnut Hill College’s Accelerated Adult Degree Program is designed for the adult learner. The Childcare Management program equips students with administrative skills necessary in the management of a daycare facility, The program prepares students to work with children and create and maintain a healthy, safe learning environment. Students will learn how o communicate effectively with parents and the community. This program will also prepare students for graduate studies in the field of education.

Beth Burton, B.S. in Childcare Management

“Children are our future, that is an investment that is not easily attainable for all children and their families. The demographics of quality daycare can be a struggle especially for low-income families but the children of those families still have a right to quality learning. A positive and loving environment and qualified people to teach make all the difference.”

Major Requirements

Math for Business I
Financial Accounting
Principles of Macroeconomics
Issues in Supervision of Programs for Young Children*
The Business of Childcare*
Leadership and Administration of Programs for Young Children*
Child Advocacy
Development/Early Years
ECE Foundations/Observation
ECE Methods/ Techniques
Family and Community Partners
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Human Resources Management
Financial Management
Senior Seminar

* By completing these three courses students are eligible for the Directors Credentials

Major Electives

Any three of the following courses are required as major electives:

Educational Psychology/Early Years
Early Literacy
Introduction to Special Education
Grant Writing
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to Human Services
Strategic Management
Managing Non-Profit Organizations
Special Topics
Internship

Locations

For your convenience, Chestnut Hill College offers accelerated degree courses in five locations:

Chestnut Hill College Main Campus
Father Judge High School in Northeast Philadelphia
Bonner Prendergast Catholic High School in Drexel Hill
Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell
University Center at Montgomery County Community College in Pottstown

Transferring Credits

The Accelerated Adult Degree Program offers several options for students to earn credit for prior learning, including Portfoilo Assessment, CLEP Examination Program, Challenge Exam, and Internship. Students can transfer up to 75 credits from another accredited college or university.