Chapter 1

NAEYC stands for

• National Advocates of Every Young Child

• National Association for the Education of Young Children

• Northeast Association for the Education of Young Children

• Northeast Advocates of Every Young Child

Preparing the environment is the responsibility of

• Center Director

• Janitor

• Teacher

• Parent

NAEYC is created

• the Code of Ethics

• the Code of Honor

• The Code of Standards

• Child Development

Early Childhood covers children ages

• 1year - 5 years

• birth - 5 years

• 5 months to 18 months

• birth- 9 years

Check 3 changes that have impacted the need for child care.

• Changes in families

• Changes in people wanting their kids around

• Changes in employers attitudes

• Changes in Educational Attitudes

Someone who takes care of children in the parents home from another country

This person is responsible for assuring all state regulations are being followed in child care facilities. They are usually employed by the state.

• Child Care Director

• Licensing Specialist

• Au Pair

• Early Childhood Researcher

This is attained by completing 6 competency goals, they must be 18 years old, have a high school diploma, a minimum number of hours in child care setting and have taken courses in early childhood.

• Associates Degree

• Child Development Associate Credential

• Bachelor's Degree

• Masters degree