1. Kira Lindenmuth Edited by Mrs. Teaford

2. Supplemental Child Care Supervision of young children by someone other than the parents

3. Home-based Child Care The least structured and demanding situation located at home or the caregivers home.

4. Nanny A trained professional who cares for a child in the family home.

5. Au Pair A young person from another country who lives with a family and cares for their children

6. Family Child Care A homey setting where children enjoy personal attention in small groups

7. Play groups A time where friends or neighbors meet and let the kids play together while watching

8. Child Care Center Provide supervised group care and socialization experiences with a trained staff.

9. Sliding Scale A system for families whose income falls below a certain level. Amount family pays for childcare is based on the family income. Lower income families pay less for childcare.

10. Licensed When minimum standards for health, safety, and staff are met. Set by the Department of Public Welfare in PA.

11. Accreditation When a childcare program and facility meets higher standards of quality (in the program offered and the staff training and qualifications). KEYSTONE STARS is a group in Pennsylvania that awards accreditation to childcare programs

12. NAEYC National Association for the education of young children A national group that accredites childcare programs

13. Subsidized Childcare Child care that is at least partially funded by public or charitable funds to decrease its cost for parents.

14. Work Cited Hildbrand, Verna. “Parenting” Glencoe Mcrgraw-hill, Peoria. 2000. print.