Early Childhood Programs Chapter 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is a family child care home?

A program to overcome the negative effects of poverty

Care focusing primarily on meeting physical needs

Facilities that offer full-day children's programs

Childcare provided in a private home with a small number of children (correct)

What are child care centers?

Facilities that offer full-day children's programs.

What is custodial care?

Care that focuses primarily on meeting the child's physical needs.

What is the purpose of the Head Start program?

To overcome the negative effects of poverty on young children. Signup and view all the answers

What do school-age child care programs provide?

Care for children before and/or after school. Signup and view all the answers

What are checking-in services?

Services that hire workers who call the home to check whether the children have arrived safely. Signup and view all the answers

What are parent cooperatives?

Organizations formed and run by parents involved in their children's preschool experience. Signup and view all the answers

What are laboratory schools?

University- and college-affiliated programs located on a postsecondary or college campus. Signup and view all the answers

What is universal pre-kindergarten?

An early childhood education program sponsored at the state level. Signup and view all the answers

What does accredited mean in the context of early childhood programs?

Certifies that a set of standards has been met by an early childhood program. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Early Childhood Programs

Family child care homes provide childcare in a private home setting, accommodating a limited number of children for a more personalized experience.
Child care centers are specialized facilities that offer full-day programs designed to care for children throughout the day.
Custodial care emphasizes meeting children's basic physical needs, ensuring safety and supervision over developmental education.
Head Start is a significant program aimed at alleviating the negative impacts of poverty on young children's development and education.
School-age child care programs offer care for children during the hours before and after school, supporting working parents.
Checking-in services involve workers contacting families to confirm the safe arrival of children at home after school or activities.
Parent cooperatives are childcare setups that allow parents to actively engage in their children's preschool education and management of the program.
Laboratory schools are affiliated with universities or colleges, providing early childhood education in a research-oriented environment for both students and children.
Universal pre-kindergarten is a publicly funded initiative at the state level aimed at providing accessible early childhood education to all children before kindergarten.
Accredited early childhood programs have met specific quality standards, assuring parents of a certain level of care and education.

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Test your knowledge on the various types of early childhood programs with these flashcards. Each card provides definitions and concepts such as family child care homes, child care centers, custodial care, and Head Start. Perfect for students or educators in early childhood education.