| Abstract [eng] |
The issue of implementation and optimal adaptation of the functions of preschool educational institutions is a relevant one across all regions of Lithuania. Its goal is to render high quality services and to ensure proper implementation of the goals and objectives of the preschool educational institutions. The goal of this study is to analyze the administration of preschool institutions, encompassing their functions and optimal adaptation of the latter. The analysis of the theoretical aspects of preschool institution administration revealed that the structure of the preschool educational institution is very important in terms of its administration. The overview of legal regulations showed that limits of liability in terms of preschool institution administration and the key functions of the said institutions, i.e., education assistance, social support and health care. The study of the articles of association of preschool educational institutions in Radviliškis District and Šiauliai City revealed that, in both cases, the institutions were focused on the implementation of the functions of education assistance and health care. The qualitative research revealed that the assigned functions were implemented via specialist’s services, cooperation with the municipality, communication with the parents and collaboration with the Public Health Agency. The following administrative problems making the optimal implementation of the assigned functions more difficult were determined: large quantities of documents, lack of specialists, lack of financial resources and centralized accounting. The research also helped to determine the problems that needed to be resolved to optimally adapt the functions to suit the needs of the service recipients. Such problems are namely the lack of funds, job openings and specialists; inclusion of the parents of the students; and professional qualification development for class teachers. |
