OPERATING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

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OPERATING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

• Created by EDNA HERNANDEZ
• Chapter 8
• Pages 146-163

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Objectives

• Program Philosophy
• Statement
• goal
• Types of programs
• Impact of licensing
• laws
• regulations
• Roles of director

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Chapter Vocabulary

• Advisory Board
• Liability Insurance
• Licensing Laws
• Philosophy

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Vocabulary continued

• Policy
• Program Goals
• Self-correcting
• Staff-to-child-ratio

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Program Philosophy

• General Beliefs
• Concepts
• Attitudes

Philosophy
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Program Goals

• Gain selfesteem
• Learn self-help
• Develop fine motor skills
• Gain respect
• Develop curiosity

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Early Childhood Programs

• Child Care Centers
• Corporate Centers
• Laboratory Schools
• Profit and Nonprofit

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Programs Continued

• Preschools
• Parent Cooperative
• Head Start
• Pre-Kindergarten Programs
• Montessori Programs

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Keys To Operating Smoothly

• Licensing
• Leadership
• Staffing

Keys Keys Keys
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Keys

• Legal Responsibilities
• Advisory Board
• Parental Involvement

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The End
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