Chapter 1 review

Early childhood covers the period from birth to nine years of age

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Social and economic changes will continue to create a need for more early childhood services

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Fewer than half of all preschool children are in early childhood programs

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fewer than half of mothers with preschool children work outside the home

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Corporate sponsor child care is one of the fastest growing types of childcare Child care

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Companies have found that providing early childhood centers has a negative affect on morale and absenteeism

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Most parents prefer a full day kindergarten because these programs create fewer transitions for children

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In the future, there will most likely be a greater allocation of public dollars for early childhood education.

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US Bureau of Labor Statistics lists preschool teachers as one of the fastest growing occupations in the next decade.

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There are more opportunities in early childhood now than ever before.

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