1. Daycare & Preschool Programs

2. #1: Using Chapter 2 of your textbook, Identify the different types of Early Childhood Programs
Once completed, you may use a net book to research one example of each located in Middletown Area
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3. Family Child Care Homes
Small number of children
In neighborhood
Run through private home
Usually infant and toddlers

4. Child Care Centers Full-day programs Provide care and education
Open early and stay open late

5. Custodial Care
Focuses on meeting child’s physical needs, provides a safe environment
No education aspect

6. Montessori Approach Children “learn how to learn”
Teachers provide little help
Children explore, make mistakes and eventually master concepts
Sensory training is mastered (textured blocks, letters)
Life skills are practiced

7. Head Start
Federal program to give poverty stricken children a fair chance at school
Full/part time
Also provide medical and social services

8. Record your Answer:
Why do you think nutrition plays such an important part in the Head Start Program?

9. Discuss Parent Volunteers are vital to the Head Start program.
What role(s) can a volunteer parent play in this and other early childhood education programs?

10. School- Age Child Care Provide care before and after school
Children usually 5-10 yrs old
Assist with homework

11. Checking-In Services
Hired workers who call the home to check whether the child has arrived safely
This is good for children who are mature enough to provide self-care

12. Parent Cooperatives Preschool’s formed by parents
Parents control budget, hire teachers, set policies, and assist in the classroom

13. Lab Schools Located at high schools or colleges
Main purpose is to provide practice for future preschool teachers

14. Universal Pre-k (UPK) State funded program
Prepares children for kindergarten

15. Kindergarten Half day Full day Alternating day programs
Goals of most Kindergartens include
Respect for property and other children
Development of positive feelings about school
Development of positive self-concept

16. Activity #1
Deciding on Childcare worksheet

17. Goals of most Kindergartens include
Respect for property and other children
Development of positive feelings about school
Development of positive self-concept
Growth in language, social, creative and physical skills
Achievement of problem solving and cognitive skills
Development of independence

18. Kindergarten Readiness
What kind of preparations do children need for kindergarten in the Appoquinimink School District?
What are children expected to know and be able to do before they start school?
Are there any types of services available that will help a child transition to the school setting?

19. #2: Research National Child care chains operating in Delaware
#2: Research National Child care chains operating in Delaware. You will investigate
The company’s hiring policy
Qualifications for teachers and staff?
What training is provided?
Tuition Costs
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