Chapter 4: The Growing Demand for
Quality Early Childhood Programs
Early Childhood Programs - correct answer-Services provided for children birth-age 8.
Most programs include some sort of - correct answer-Academic readiness component and
social/emotional development.
Child Care - correct answer-High demand for care outside the home.
Types of child care include: - correct answer-a. Family members/friends
b. Family (home based)child care- person cares for a small group of children in his/her home
c. Intergenerational Programs: children and the elderly
d. Center based care
e. Employer sponsored care- child care at the worksite of parents
f. Proprietary (for-profit) child care—run by businesses or individual owners
g. Before/after school care- sponsored by public schools, centres, community and religious
organisations
What Constitutes Quality Education and Care? - correct answer-a. A healthy environment
b. A respectful environment
c. A supportive environment
d. A challenging environment
e. A safe and pleasant environment
f. Other considerations for a quality child care program
Caregiver/child ratio - correct answer-1:4 for infants/toddlers and no more than 1:10 for
preschoolers.
The effects of care and education on children - correct answer-1. Language stimulation by
caregivers related to cognitive and language abilities of children.
2. Children in high quality care tend to have fewer behavior problems.
Program Models - correct answer-High/Scope
The Montessori Method
Reggio Emilia
High/Scope - correct answer-A constructivist model.
High/Scope Basic Principles - correct answer-Curriculum designed around children's stages
of development; constructivist model based on Piaget's theory; focused on the development
of problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Plan-Do-Review Process.
Quality Early Childhood Programs
Early Childhood Programs - correct answer-Services provided for children birth-age 8.
Most programs include some sort of - correct answer-Academic readiness component and
social/emotional development.
Child Care - correct answer-High demand for care outside the home.
Types of child care include: - correct answer-a. Family members/friends
b. Family (home based)child care- person cares for a small group of children in his/her home
c. Intergenerational Programs: children and the elderly
d. Center based care
e. Employer sponsored care- child care at the worksite of parents
f. Proprietary (for-profit) child care—run by businesses or individual owners
g. Before/after school care- sponsored by public schools, centres, community and religious
organisations
What Constitutes Quality Education and Care? - correct answer-a. A healthy environment
b. A respectful environment
c. A supportive environment
d. A challenging environment
e. A safe and pleasant environment
f. Other considerations for a quality child care program
Caregiver/child ratio - correct answer-1:4 for infants/toddlers and no more than 1:10 for
preschoolers.
The effects of care and education on children - correct answer-1. Language stimulation by
caregivers related to cognitive and language abilities of children.
2. Children in high quality care tend to have fewer behavior problems.
Program Models - correct answer-High/Scope
The Montessori Method
Reggio Emilia
High/Scope - correct answer-A constructivist model.
High/Scope Basic Principles - correct answer-Curriculum designed around children's stages
of development; constructivist model based on Piaget's theory; focused on the development
of problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Plan-Do-Review Process.
