1. CHILD CARE

2. GOOD CAREGIVERS
COMPLETELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN
Interested in children not money
Behave responsibly
Patience
Understand physical, emotional, social, intellectual development

3. SAFETY FIRST Primary job- WATCHING CHILDREN ATTENTION to children
Prepared activities to keep amused and happy

4. AWARE OF DIFFERENT AGES
BABIES
TODDLERS/PRESCHOOL
SCHOOL-AGE
What is age appropriate?
What are basic care routines?

5. Classroom Environment
Healthy
Prevent spread of illnesses
Hand washing!
Nourished & well rested
SAFETY
Childproofed
Policies & Procedures
Child/Staff ratio

6. Age of Children
Ratio
Maximum Group Size
Infant
1 staff for 5 children 10
Toddler
1 staff for 6 children 12
2 to 3 years
1 staff for 10 children 20
3 to 4 years
1 staff for 12 children 24
4 to 5 years
1 staff for 14 children 28
5 to 7 years
1 staff for 15 children 30
7 and older
1 staff for 25 children (for before and after school) 1 staff for 20 children (full day of care)

7. Environment cont. Child sized materials Daily schedule
Chairs, tables, shelves, cubbies
Promotes Independence allows success
Daily schedule
Routines
Active/quiet play
Small/large groups
Small & Large Motor skills
Teacher directed & children selected activities
Allows time for Transitions

8. Is this Good or Bad??? 12:45-1:00 Arrival 1:00-1:15 Snack
1:15-1:45 Outdoor Play
1:45-2:30 Learning Centers
2:30-3:15 Small group activities
3:15-3:30 Large group Story
3:30-3:45 Large group music activity
3:45-4:00 Departure

9. LEARNING CENTERS Offer choices Hands-on experiences Blocks Science
Math
Music
Art
Active play
Language arts
Dramatic

10. Environment Cont. Promotes Positive Behavior
Classroom rules- age appropriate
Positive Reinforcement
Guidelines/policies for handling situations
Good role models

11. Evaluating Child Care Should have open door policy
What are your hours?
What is you pick up/drop off policy?
What are your rates? Holidays?
Do you have a daily schedule?
What meals do you provide?
What type of education do you provide?
What is your discipline policy?
How many children do you care for?
Do you allow parent visits?

12. Creating Learning Centers
Individually, you will create an activity/learning area of a child care center.
-Sketch that area white paper
- Describe the area:
What are they learning?
How is it fun?
How is it promoting independent?
-List of materials needed