Factors that Influence Hiring

ECE II
2.02 Staffing Programs

Size of Program
Fewer children = Smaller
Staff, less record keeping and
less complex budget
People may be asked to fulfill
more than one duty
Larger programs= more
complicated to run
Record Keeping can take
more time with more staff and
children

Types of Services
Full-day child care =
simpler than
before/after school,
infant/tods etc.
Transportation
Affiliated family child
care providers
Parent education
classes
The more services =
more people

Sponsorship
Privately owned
Not-for-profit government run

State Regulations
One supervisor per
certain number of
classrooms
Separate supervisors
for different
components of
program

Skills and Training

More highly trained
employees = less
need for training
and supervision
One supervisor can
handle
responsibilities for
several program
components