Course Project Assignment: Center Description and Sources of Funding

Note: Review the information in the Project Overview section prior to completing this assignment.

In the first part of this assignment, you will briefly describe the type, mission/vision, location of, and population served by the child development center that you have selected. Then, as the director of this child development center, you will consider how you might raise funds for the operation of the center. Consider at least three specific ways you might fund this center (in addition to parent fees). Would government subsidies apply to your type of program? Which ones? What other avenues are there for raising funds in your community (e.g., in-kind donations or grants) and which ones might you pursue? Why? You will describe a plan for raising funds and explain your choices. 

You may use the Module 1 Project Worksheet found in the Week 1 resources to complete this assignment.

For the project, just stick to the assignment.  You can use the worksheet; however, do not forget to follow the APA template as much as you can.  I look for title pages, introduction paragraphs, then the “meat” of the assignment, conclusion, and a reference page.  Headers are always helpful, especially in these projects.  It keeps you organized, and it makes sure you answer all of the questions. 

In the first part of this  assignment, you will briefly describe the type, mission/vision, location of,  and population served by the child development center that you have selected. Then,  as the director of this child development center, you will consider how you  might raise funds for the operation of the center. Consider at least three  specific ways you might fund this center (in addition to parent fees). Would  government subsidies apply to your type of program? Which ones? What other  avenues are there for raising funds in your community (e.g., in-kind donations  or grants) and which ones might you pursue? Why? You will describe a plan for  raising funds and explain your choices.

You may use  the Module  1 Project Worksheet found in the Week 1 resources to complete this assignment

Required Resources 

Readings

• Hearron, P. F., & Hildebrand, V. (2015). Management of child development centers (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. 
  • Chapter 6, “Fiscal Management” (pp. 101-110 only)

    In this part of Chapter 6, the authors identify types and sources of funding for child development centers and explain how funds are typically allocated. Focus on what sources you might tap as a child development center director to raise funds for your center. 

  • Documents:
  • EDUC 3012 Module 1 Project Worksheet (Word Document).