1. List five factors the director should take into account when purchasing a computer for office use.
2. List three factors that determine the tuition rate.
3. Describe the similarities and differences between start-up and operating budgets.
4. List four factors to be considered when ordering equipment.
5. What types of newsworthy events or innovations occur in child care centers? Discuss who you would contact and how you would get publicity for these interesting happenings in a center where you have taught or had a practicum experience.
6. Discuss what parent involvement is and how it differs from parent education.
7. Discuss the director’s responsibilities as these relate to the use of volunteers in a chil d care center program.
8. Develop an outline for a parent conference. Include two items to be used as opening statements, one item that addresses the main focus of the conference, and one item to close the conference.
