Types of Early Childhood Programs

Do Now-1/14 Do Now: What is the difference between a laboratory school and a high school child care program? Standard: EDU-IECE-2h: Examine a variety of early childhood care and education. EQ: What are the types of early childhood care & education?

Assignments 1. Finish your study guides for your test. Test is Wednesday, August 26th. 2. If you haven’t finished your Review & Reflect on page 33, you need to. Remember to write the questions (1-12) 3. Complete Review & Reflect on page 50. 1-16. Please write the question. 4. Follow directions!! If you have read this whole slide, then draw a smiley face at the top right hand corner of your paper!! This lets me know how well you follow directions!!!

Family Child Care The most common type of child care in the US. Child care is provided in a private home. In most states, these homes are required to be licensed, but it’s difficult in enforce.

Child Care Centers Facilities that offer full day children’s programs are often called child care centers. The care is designed to meet the child’s basic nutrition, health, and safety needs. The curriculum emphasizes on the whole child which includes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.

Montessori Schools This approach is the belief that children “learn how to Learn” or children teach themselves with little help from the teacher. Independence is stressed in Montessori schools.

Headstart A federal government program to help children in poverty get a good start on education. This is one of the most successful programs in the country.

Assignment Recall and List at least 4 facts about the following using flip chart paper: Family Child Care Child Care Centers Montessori Schools Head Start You may work together or work alone. Page 36 (Chapter 2) to find more facts.

Kindergarten 3 basic scheduling patterns in Kdg: Half-day- the programs runs from 2 ½ to 3 ½ hours per day. Full-day- run from 6-8 hours a day. Full-day/alternating: where students attend every other day or attend two days one week and 3 days the next week. Goals: to have respect for the contributions, property and rights of other children. Have positive feelings about school

School-Age Child Care This provides care for children before and/or after school. Kids mostly do their homework, play games, and take part in other activities.

Parent Cooperatives These are formed and run by parents who wish to take part in their children’s preschool experience. Advantages: Teacher can devote more time to the children and the curriculum. Teachers can build better and stronger relationships with parents.

Parent Cooperatives Disadvantages Lack of control on the teacher’s part; parents are responsible for making rules and can be differences of opinion between teacher and parent.

Assignment Please complete the following assignment for a daily grade: Complete Page 16 in the student workbooks (Types of Programs) 1-22. Please use your own paper. Do not write in workbooks. Write the answers only.

Laboratory Schools Also known as campus schools- these are located on college campuses. They provide excellent programs for children. Primary focus is the train future teachers and to serve as a study group for research.

High School Child Care Programs Similar to Laboratory Schools, they provide training to high school students are interested child care occupations.

Sponsorship in Early Childhood Public Sponsorship: This type of sponsorship is funded by federal, state, or local governments. Funds may also come through school districts. Ex: Head Start Programs Private Sponsorship: This type of sponsorship rely heavily on parent fees to cover most of the operating expenses. Ex: Most daycare centers

Employer Sponsorship This type of sponsorship provides employees with some type of childcare assistance.

Assignment 9/3 Write a one page summary about your experiences in Preschool or Kindergarten. What was your routine? How were your teachers? What do you remember learning the most in Preschool or Kindergarten? Turn in when you’re finished.

Agenda Make sure your summaries are complete and are ready to turn in. Licensing requirements handout Types of programs handout

Selecting A Child Care Program Decisions about a child care program is based on needs, priorities, and goals. Some questions to ask about quality child care include: Is it accredited? Do the children look happy? Is the curriculum aligned with meeting the child’s need?

Center Accreditation Accreditation: certifies that a set of standards has been met by a child care center or school.

10 Components Areas of Early Childhood Programs Evaluation Curriculum Administration Health and Safety Physical Environment Staff qualification & development Staff-Children interactions Staff-Parent Interactions Staffing Nutrition and Food Services

Assignment 1/14 Complete Review and Reflect for a GRADE, on page 50. 1-16. Do not write the questions!