PART 1: Character and Abilities

Chapter 1: Childcare Philosophy and Professional Ethics
1.
Childcare Philosophy and Professional Identity as a Childcare Professional
2.
Children's Rights and Professional Ethics

Chapter 2: The Director's Leadership and Organizational Management
1.
Leadership and organizational management appropriate to the characteristics of daycare centers
2.
Improving the director's expertise and competence
3.
Self-management of childcare professionals

PART 2 Health and Safety

Chapter 3 Safety and Health Management
1.
Safety accident response and follow-up management
2.
Infectious Diseases and Health Care
3.
Lifestyle guidance to prevent media addiction

CHAPTER 4 PREVENTING AND RESPECTING CHILD ABUSE
1.
The Director's Responsibilities for Eradicating Child Abuse
2.
Legal and non-legal procedures and follow-up management of abuse cases
3.
Abuse Prevention Education Case Analysis

PART 3 Expertise and Technology

Chapter 5: Supporting Infant and Toddler Observation and Assessment
1.
Understanding infant and toddler development characteristics and learning support
2.
Teacher support based on observation and assessment of infants and toddlers

Chapter 6 Interventions to Support Infant and Toddler Interaction and Play
1.
Guidance on how to interact with teachers and infants and toddlers
2.
Play development and play support interventions

Chapter 7 Guidance for Developmental Delays and Maladaptive Behavior in Infants and Toddlers
1.
Understanding Positive Behavior Support and Teacher Support
2.
Teacher support for maladaptive behavior
3.
Parent counseling for developmental delays and maladaptive behavior guidance

Chapter 8 Childcare Teacher Scholarship and Evaluation
1.
Standard childcare curriculum operation and scholarship
2.
In-house scholarship and evaluation to improve teaching and learning methods

Chapter 9: Parenting Support for Diverse Families
1.
The reality of families with special needs and parenting support measures
2.
Understanding comprehensive childcare services and linking with relevant organizations
3.
Understanding and Utilizing the Emergency Welfare Support System

Chapter 10 Building Parent-Teacher Relationships and Cooperation
1.
Forming a Parent-Childcare Partnership
2.
Types of Parent-Childcare Conflict and Solutions

Chapter 11 Understanding Childcare Policy Trends
1.
Analysis of the latest childcare policy changes and trends
2.
Issues in the childcare administration delivery system

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As the person responsible for running a daycare center, the director of the daycare center must recognize his or her social responsibility and practice the childcare philosophy and beliefs of a professional.
To achieve this, the director needs a deep understanding of the development of infants and toddlers, educational methods, programs, and laws and regulations related to daycare center operation.
Additionally, the ability to efficiently operate and manage childcare, health and safety, emergency response, and facilities is required.
They must also possess communication skills that enable them to interact smoothly with parents, childcare workers, and the community, as well as conflict management and problem-solving skills.
To acquire these competencies, directors must receive periodic professional director training.

This book focuses on the core content required to fulfill the professional role of a director. It also presents various strategies and guidelines that reflect the latest trends, helping directors upgrade their expertise.
The authors have backgrounds in early childhood education and childcare, are currently working as university professors and field experts, and have participated as writers in the 4th Standard Childcare Curriculum for Daycare Centers and the Child Abuse Prevention Manual.
The authors have been training childcare staff for a long time, empathize with the difficulties faced by directors in performing their duties, and have a deep understanding of what is required in the childcare field.
This book reflects the latest childcare trends, policies, laws, and guidelines, drawing on the authors' extensive experience and expertise. It also includes core theories from each subject, as well as a variety of case studies and "Activities" that enhance directors' practical skills, enabling them to be applied in actual childcare settings.
Through this, we tried to strengthen the director's practical skills.