Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026Class Size24–30 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteCompletion of any six units in CFE courses. Designed for students with prior experience in infant-toddler, preschool or school-age programs, this course will teach principles and practices related to the supervision and operation of child care and educational programs for preschool and school-aged children. Topics include: Titles 5 and 22 guidelines, organizational structures, budgeting, staff relationships, staff- parent relationships, record-keeping, reporting, and maintaining relationships with community and regulatory agencies. This course provides three of the six units in supervision and administration required to direct licensed child care programs and for the Site Supervisor and Program Director levels of the Child Development Permit. (CSU, AVC) Transfers ToCSUDescriptionOn-the-job experience in preschool, day care, or before-and-after school age care. Prerequisite: Completion of any six units in CFE courses. Designed for students with prior experience in infant-toddler, preschool or school-age programs, this course will teach principles and practices related to the supervision and operation of child care and educational programs for preschool and school-aged children. Topics include: Titles 5 and 22 guidelines, organizational structures, budgeting, staff relationships, staff- parent relationships, record-keeping, reporting, and maintaining relationships with community and regulatory agencies. This course provides three of the six units in supervision and administration required to direct licensed child care programs and for the Site Supervisor and Program Director levels of the Child Development Permit. 