Module 3 ECE Review

Match the following program descriptions of early childhood programs.

• preschool

• • 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

• corporate early childhood program

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

• home based 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.

• head start

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

• child care center

• • 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.

Match the following instructional programs of early childhood programs.

• head start

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

• home-based

• • 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.

• 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.

• child care center

• • 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.

• corporate early childhood programs

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

Match the following operational structures with the early childhood program.

• preschool

• • 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.

• preschool

• • 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.

• head start

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

• home based

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

• 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

Match the following cost of each childhood care program.

• child care center

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

• home-based

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

• preschool

• • State-funded

• head start

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

• Corporate child care program

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

Match the following demographics served to the early childhood program.

• head start

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

• corporate early childhood program

• • Children from infants to school-age

• home based

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

• child care center

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

• preschool

• 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.

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