Why quality childcare is needed
Social Changes What are some changes in our society that contribute to an increased need for quality childcare?
Social Changes Mobile Society Changed Values-more dual income families
Social Changes Higher education for females Smaller sized families
Social Changes Takes more money to support a family More single parent families
Social Changes Changes in business policies Results in more children than ever in childcare. Changes in childcare expectations.
What is quality childcare ?
Child Care Facility Any arrangement that provides care for more than 5 children, unrelated to the operator and that receive a payment, whether or not for profit.
Types of CC programs Family Child Care Child Care Facilities profit or non-profit; faith-based; community
Types of CC programs Lab Schools College High School: Cuda Care Montessori Schools
Types of CC programs VPK (Voluntary- PreKindergarten Head Start Programs
Types of CC programs School Age Care Extended day programs
Know Your Child Care Facility Brochure which must be provided to the parents. May be obtained from: http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/training Available in English and Spanish HINT: go to Useful Links on my website; click on DCF and then search for this brochure.
Enrichment You can also download this brochure and put in your ISN for extra credit.
Early Childhood Professionals Nanny / Au pair Childcare workers Preschool teachers Directors
Early Childhood Professionals Kindergarten teachers Entrepreneur Licensing Specialist
Written Response (Left side) If you were a parent, what is the most important feature you would look for in a childcare facility?