OPERATING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM Created by: EDNA HERNANDEZ Chapter 8 Pages:

RST Objectives: Program Philosophy –Statement –goal Types of programs Impact of licensing – laws –regulations Roles of director

RST Chapter Vocabulary Advisory Board Liability Insurance Licensing Laws Philosophy

RST Vocabulary continued: Policy Program Goals Self-correcting Staff-to-child-ratio

RST Program Philosophy General Beliefs Concepts Attitudes

RST Program Goals Gain self–esteem Learn self-help Develop fine motor skills Gain respect Develop curiosity

RST Early Childhood Programs Child Care Centers Corporate Centers Laboratory Schools Profit and Nonprofit

RST Programs Continued: Preschools Parent Cooperative Head Start Pre-Kindergarten Programs Montessori Programs

RST Keys To Operating Smoothly Licensing Leadership Staffing

RST Keys: Legal Responsibilities Advisory Board Parental Involvement

RST The End

RST Related Links: Vocabulary Quiz Chapter 8 Test Note: Answer study guide questions only!!! Password: rigoberto