Chapter 2- Early Childhood Learning Programs Flashcards
Child care centers
All children who attend are provided with a comprehensive health plan
Emphasis is on self education
Montessori school
The only national accreditation system is provided by the NAEYC
Family child care homes
They offer full day childcare but are not housed in a private home
Child care centers
These programs are usually provided before and after school
School-age programs
These programs are formed and directed by parents
Parent cooperatives
Many of these programs are now a part of the public school system
Kindergartens
These programs are located on a post secondary or college campus
Laboratory school
When is children’s learning most rapid
In the first five years of life
Differences between early childhood programs are:
Normal
States may require licensing or certification:
For family child care homes
The amount of hours most centers provide care:
12 hours
Maria Montessori’s school’s goal was to :
Have children “learn how to learn”
Montessori school have an approach to order that is:
A structured approach where sequence matters.
Montessori school children learn from:
Sensory training
Studies have demonstrated that head start:
Has been a successful program
The involvement of parents and family for a Headstart program is:
An important part
Head starts nutrition program serves food that reflects the children’s:
Ethnic and cultural preferences
In what ways do parent cooperatives offer developmental experiences:
Adults and children Are offered developmental experiences
What is a major disadvantage for a teacher in a parent cooperative?
Lack of control