Chapter 2: Types of Early Childhood Programs

What are types of Early Childhood Programs?

• Head Start, Family Child Care, Parent Cooperatives

• High School, PreK, Middle School

• Babysitting, After School, UPK

• Head Start, Family Child Care, PreK

What does QRS stand for?

• Quality Regulation System

• Quality Regulation Status

• Quality Rating System

• Quality Rating Scale

What's the third step in the selecting process?

• Investigate

• Choose

• Search

• Choosing rules and regulations

What are the three sponsorships of Early Childhood Center?

• Public

• UPK

• Private

• Employer

What's the purpose of Quality Rating Systems?

• To promote children's safety and comfort

• To check conditions of the facilities

• Improves the quality of program

• Helps parents judge quality of the child care center

What are some factors to consider while selecting a child care center?

• Safety & Comfort

• Cost & Location

• Name and colors of center

• Condition and presentation of center

Match the following

• Children who lack a fixed residence

• Parent Cooperative

• Organized by a group of families

• Homeless Children

• Educational objectives

• Learning Standards

Licensing rules and regulations are not important.

• True

• False

Laboratory schools are _____ affiliated programs.

Head Start Teachers must have a associates degree at least.

• True

• False