EDEC 268 - Introduction to Business for Early Childhood Programs

3 Credit(s)

This course introduces best business practices for home and center-based early childhood programs. Students will draft policy statements, contracts, and financial projections, demonstrate record keeping strategies, anticipate employment and income tax obligations, plan marketing activities, and prepare a simple business plan or a Montana Best Beginnings Provider Grant application. Students will research state, federal, and private programs for improving childcare income and expanding early childhood businesses.

(spring)