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Management of An Inclusive ECCE Centre

• management of the finances of the service and reporting the same to the
committee/board of management.
Notes The main administrative post in a school is that of Principal/ Centre Head. The

Head is assisted by a deputy principal or assistant, depending on the size of the
centre. The management authority is the school board of management, generally
comprising of owners/patron’s nominees, the principal, teacher representatives,
parent representatives and co-opted members of the community.

ECCE center staffing varies. It is based on:
• the size of the center
• the number and needs of the children attending

• any additional services provided by the center

Day-to-day management and supervision are provided by a Principal/Centre Head.
Employees of an ECCE centre comprises of:
- A principal/Centre Head , providing day-to-day management and supervision

- ECCE staff includes head teachers, assistant teachers and teacher aides.
- Other employees may include accounting and human resource staff,
maintenance workers, food workers and transportation staff.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 16.1

State whether the following statements are true or false.

1. The early childhood centre administrator is responsible for the overall
operation of their centre and services.
2. Good administration ensures efficient performance of all departments of
the organization.
3. The administrator can alone give direction and supervise the work of all
staff .
4. The responsibilities of the administrator are very diverse.

5. Laissez-Faire is the most controlling management style.

16.3 SUPERVISION, MENTORING AND MONITORING IN
CONTEXT OF AN ECCE CENTRE

All children have a right to equal access to learning so that their capabilities are
fully developed. It is important that all staff recognise the capabilities of the
children and seek advice and support whenever needed to help them reach their
potential. Supervision, mentoring and monitoring are the important components
for sustaining and improving the quality of services provided in an ECCE centre.

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