1. Programs for School-Age Children
Chapter 29

2. School Age Child-Care Growing trend due to working parents
More single parent families
Latch-key children
12 years of age is legal by law to be left alone
Lack of supervision-----Problems
Positive outcomes when quality childcare is provided

3. What is Quality? Low adult-child ratio Caring, well trained staff
Organized with variety of play, quiet, active and centers of interest
Curriculum
Parent involvement
Flexible scheduling to allow a balance of individual, small group and large group activities

4. Types of Programs For profit-provide care and transportation
Nonprofit-YMCA, United Way & Salvation Army
Program models-3 types
Child centered-allows self selected activities
Adult centered-high degree of adult direction
Unit based-revolves around themes

5. Adult Child Ratios Must be able to get adult help when they need it
Assistance with homework
Adults serve as role models and provide emotional support and encouragement
Constant supervision-to gain information about interests, needs and abilities of children

6. Characteristics of Staff
Facilitators-lead discussions, activities
Use positive guidance-consequences for unacceptable behavior
Involve children-let them help but provide limits
Promote Respect for Cultural Diversity-talk about other cultures make children aware
Physical Activities

7. The Environment
A quality school age environment should provide appropriate space, materials and equipment. All of which should reflect the children’s interests, ages, abilities and needs.
35 square feet available to each child
Interest Centers
QUIET areas
Open areas

8. Planning curriculum
Assessing Interest-What are children interested in?
Interviews-get acquainted
Group discussions-Hobbies, sports, activities etc….
Self-reports-All about me
Surveys
Group Planning Sessions

9. Scheduling Arrival and departure Mealtimes Rest Time Activity Time
Balance Activities-recreational as well as academic, more recreation depending on hours
Group Activities-competitions, older help younger
Clean Up

10. Objectives
Describe the three basic program models used in school age child care
Identify the characteristics of an effective teacher in a school age child care program
Discuss how to arrange indoor-outdoor areas
explain