Module 3 ECE Review

Match the following program descriptions of early childhood programs.

• head start

• • Provides childcare to reduce conflict between family and work responsibilities. Child care provided by employer.

• preschool

• 
  Childcare provided by someone other than a family member or relative in a private home with a small number of children.

• child care center

• • The Virginia Preschool Initiative provides a grant for high-quality preschool education, health services, family engagement, mental health and nutrition services and a plan for transportation services

• home based early childhood program

• • Provides services with a larger number of students than home-based child care with an appropriate ratio of staff members to students usually in a builiding.

• corporate early childhood program

• • Federal-funded comprehensive early childhood program that is designed to help overcome the negative effects of poverty. Most often offered in child-care centers, but can be offered in home child-care settings.

Match the following instructional programs of early childhood programs.

• corporate early childhood programs

• • Determined by childcare provider, state licensing and/or NAFCC guidelines for accreditation.

• preschool

• • Goal of the preschool program is that all children in Virginia have equitable resources necessary to thrive as they enter kindergarten. Curriculum should be approved by Virginia Department of Education.

• home-based

• • Depends on instructional options given/chosen by the employer and parents. All options should meet standards of quality child-care programs

• head start

• • The curriculum is age appropriate, supported by a variety of toys and materials, and promotes learning and development in all areas. There is a written plan that outlines the educational goals, activities, materials, assessment, and daily schedule.

• child care center

• • Focuses on school readiness in areas of social skills, social-emotional learning, math, science, and language skills. Overall health is addressed with routine health screening and nutritious meals provided. Also medical, dental and mental health resources are provided.

Match the following operational structures with the early childhood program.

• head start

• • Many staff members overseen by a director. May be operated by for-profit owners or non-profit owners such as churches, public schools and government agencies. Most centers are open early in the morning until 6-7pm.

• home based

• • Most are run by non-profit organizations, schools, and community action agencies. Served by educators and family support staff. Parents are able to participate in leadership roles and have input in learning experiences.

• preschool

• • Located on business site or nearby. Often run by a director with staff. Childcare hours coincide with business hours

• corporate early childhood program

• • Most often care is provided by a single care provider in home setting living in close proximity to those they provide care for

• preschool

• • Services provided in public school or community-based setting using a classroom environment. Full-day, half-day, 5 days a week or abbreviated week

Match the following cost of each childhood care program.

• home-based

• Cost vary for example Fairfax VA average cost is $310-$425 per month

• child care center

• • Costs are fully funded or partially funded by the employer. Costs to employer/family vary depending on provider

• preschool

• • State-funded

• head start

• • No cost to families. Funded by U.S. Federal Government. Parents are expected to participate in the learning process and contribute to learning environment

• Corporate child care program

• • Determined by provider. Paid by the parent. Often determined by hours care is provided.

Match the following demographics served to the early childhood program.

• home based

• Day programs offered to 2 or more children under the age of 13 in a facility that is not the residence of the provider or 13 or more children at any location.

• preschool

• Children birth to 5 years that have parents as employees of affiliated company

• head start

• • 4 year olds not served by Head Start. May include option for special needs students younger than 4 years

• child care center

• • Children from infants to school-age

• corporate early childhood program

• • Children ages 3-5 years and their families living in poverty

Which type of early childhood program is affiliated and located on a campus of a college or university that is partnered with the Department of Education? Funding provided by college/university/VDOE but parent may pay additional fee. Demographic served from preschool to grade 12 through a lottery enrollment system.

• faith based early childhood program

• lab-school early childhood program

• corporate early childhood program

• head start

Which type of early childhood program runs similary to a child care center program but is housed or affiliated with a religious organization?

• faith based early childhood program

• lab-school early childhood program

• corporate early childhood program

• head start

Parental involvement can be the key to a ​ (a)   child care program. Typically there is more parental involvment in ​ (b)   programs due to the epectations of the federal program. The relationship between ​ (c)   is cultivated when the teacher includes the parent in ​ (d)   operations of the program. ​

• successful
• Head Start
• teacher and parent
• day-to-day
• involvement

Early childhood professionals should do all of the following except

• contact parents regarding educational progress

• contact parents with only negative behaviors

• contact parents when they have resouces to be shared such as bring a pet or career day.

• take time to follow though with all job responsibilities.

Parents of early childhood should do all of the following except

• have discussions with their child about daily activities

• not worry about ensuring the child has enough rest since they nap at early childhood centers

• not allow their child to attend if sick

• make sure their child attends regulary and dressed appropriately