Discuss: What are the different types of Early Childhood
programs available? What are advantages and disadvantages of having
different types of programs available to parents.
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Family Childcare Homes: Child care is provided in a private
home. Small number of children. Often located in the childs
neighbourhood. Supposed to be licensed. Popular with infants and
toddlers. Why might parents prefer family child care? What possible
problems may occur with family child care?
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Child Care Centers A facility that offers full-day childrens
programs. Most popular type of care and education. Care is designed
to meet the childs basic nutrition, health and safety needs.
Curriculum emphasizes the whole child including their social,
emotional, cognitive, and physical needs. Most centers open early
and stay open late. What is your idea of an ideal child care
center?
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Montessori Schools Developed by Maria Montessori in the early
1900s. The Montessori theory states that children learn best by
being active. Montessori schools believe in self-education. The
primary goal is for children to learn how to learn. Children must
learn to care for themselves. Teachers provide little help. How do
you feel about the Montessori approach? Do you feel it is better
than, worse than, or equal to other preschool programs?
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Head Start A preschool and family support program. May be
center based (Moncton) or home based. Provides a number of medical
and social services to promote child development. Staff encourage
self-confidence, curiosity, and self-discipline. Provide at least
one healthy snack and one hot meal a day. This program serves food
that reflect the childs ethnic and cultural preferences. Children
are given a total health plan. Why is it important to involve
parents in the Head Start program?
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Kindergarten Kindergartens in New Brunswick are a part of our
public school system. The goals of kindergarten are: Respect for
the contributions, property, and rights of other children
Development of positive feelings about school Development of a
positive self-concept Growth in language, social, and physical, and
creative skills Achievement of problem-solving and cognitive skills
Development of independence, shown by working alone on a task or
developing self-help skills Development of interpersonal skills
Appreciation of objects of beauty
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School-Age Child Care Provide care for children before and/or
after school. Often sponsored by schools, houses of worship, or
child care centers. Children from 5 to 10 years most often attend.
Children are provided with help with homework, play games, and take
part in other activities.
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Parent Cooperatives Formed and run by parents who wish to take
part in their childrens preschool experience. Parents prepare
budgets, hire teachers, set program policies and goals, and assist
in the classroom. They provided developmental experiences for
adults as well as children. What are some of the advantages and
disadvantages of teaching in a parent cooperative?
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Laboratory Schools These are university or college affiliated
programs and are usually located on campuses. The primary purpose
is to support practical experience for future teachers and to serve
as a study group for research. Most of these schools have a highly
qualified staff, a well- planned curriculum, up-to-date facilities,
and excellent equipment. What do you think are the possible
benefits and disadvantages of laboratory schools?