Daycare & Preschool Programs

Activity

#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

Family Child Care HomesSmall number of childrenIn neighborhood Run through private home

Usually infant and toddlers

Child Care CentersFull-day programsProvide care and educationOpen early and stay open late

Custodial CareFocuses on meeting child’s

physical needs, provides a safe environment

No education aspect

Montessori ApproachChildren “learn how to learn”Teachers provide little helpChildren explore, make mistakes

and eventually master conceptsSensory training is mastered

(textured blocks, letters) Life skills are practiced

Head StartFederal program to give poverty

stricken children a fair chance at school

Full/part timeAlso provide medical and social

services

Record your Answer: Why do you think nutrition plays

such an important part in the Head Start Program?

DiscussParent Volunteers are vital to the

Head Start program. What role(s) can a volunteer

parent play in this and other early childhood education programs?

School- Age Child CareProvide care before and after

schoolChildren usually 5-10 yrs oldAssist with homework

Checking-In ServicesHired 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

Parent CooperativesPreschool’s formed by parentsParents control budget, hire

teachers, set policies, and assist in the classroom

Lab SchoolsLocated at high schools or

collegesMain purpose is to provide

practice for future preschool teachers

Universal Pre-k (UPK)State funded programPrepares children for

kindergarten

KindergartenHalf dayFull dayAlternating day programsGoals of most Kindergartens

include◦Respect for property and other

children◦Development of positive feelings

about school◦Development of positive self-concept

Activity #1Deciding on Childcare worksheet

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

Kindergarten Readiness

www.familyeducation.comWhat 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?

Activity

#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