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Additional Child Care Programs
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Parent Cooperatives Run by parents who wish to take part in their children’s preschool experience. Parents are responsible for making rules, so teachers have less control. However, it frees teachers up for more time with the children. Parents usually work as teacher’s aides.
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Lab Schools Located on a campus. Purpose is to train future teachers and serve as a place for research.
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High School Programs These also train future teachers. Usually a preschool setting. Supervised by the classroom teachers Students teach and observe children. Usually operates 2 or 3 days a week. Usually no cost to parents.
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Sponsorship of Early Childhood Centers Public- funded by federal, state, or local governments. Some funds come through school districts and social service agencies. What are some examples?
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Sponsorship (cont.) Private- may be operated by a church, hospital, or charitable organization. Many are non-profit. Employer- this helps workers balance work and family. Some companies provide care on site, others have contracts with child care chains.
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Employer Sponsored Child Care Employees can spend breaks and lunch with their children. Some employees commute a long distance and can’t take advantage of this. Some employers offer discounts for employees to go to certain centers. Some companies provide a referral service to match parent needs with an appropriate center.
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Selecting a Program Parents want their kids to be safe and comfortable (environment, nutrition) Cost and location are important. Quality of the program (program goals, activities, and schedules) Experience and training of staff Staff turnover rates Lots of security Pop in visits Center Accreditation
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Center Accreditation This certifies that a set of standards has been met by the child care center. To be eligible, centers must conduct a self-study. Helps assist parents in search for high quality care.
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Adult-Child Ratios Age 6 weeks to 1 year 1 to 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 5 years 5 to 6 years Ratios 1 adult to 3 children 1 adult to 5 children 1 adult to 6 children 1 adult to 8 children 1 adult to 10 children
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