Types of Early Childhood Programs

Facilities that offer full-day children's programs are often called _____.

• school-aged care

• child care centers

• Montessori Schools

• Parent Cooperatives

______ is stressed in Montessori Schools.

• self-control

• physical needs

• independence

• social services

Head Start provides a variety of _______ and _____ to promote children's development.

• costs; safety issues

• physical activity; medical

• parenting skills; social services

• medical; family services

Which of the following is not a reason parents place their children in early childhood programs?

• they want to support the teacher's family

• to be cared for while parents work

• to develop socially

• they like the rich learning environment

What is the primary purpose of a laboratory school?

• to reduce the number of parent cooperatives

• to reduce conflict in the workplace

• to provide licensure training to child care directors

• to provide practical experiences for future teachers

What is a major disadvantage of a parent cooperative?

• have parents more involved in the child's education

• lack of teacher control

• reduce the need for multiple teachers

• to promote development

Which of the following are you likely to find at a privately sponsored child care program?

• a house of worship and a hospital

• a hospital

• none of the above

• house of worship

Which type of child care is formed and directed by parents?

• family child care

• laboratory school

• Head Start

• Parent Cooperative

Which type of child care emphasizes the role of imagination in education?

• Parent Cooperative

• Waldorf

• Montessori

• Reggio Emilia

Which type of Child care facility is Springer Preschool Academy?

• Laboratory

• Montessori

• Reggio Emilia

• Waldorf