Overview

Take a minute to reflect on the process of creating an operating budget for a large early childhood program. This is also a good opportunity to ask your peer's questions to seek clarity on your final budget project. You can make last minute adjustments to your budget before submitting the final version.

Instructions

Reflect on the budget by responding the following questions:

• What surprised you about the costs involved in operating a childcare center?
• Which areas might you try to reduce costs and which areas would you not want to cut costs?
• Why is it important for Directors to understand how to manage a budget?