Distinguish different families’ expectations of childcare and what they want from the program.
Discover how our family childcare program caters to the unique expectations of different families, providing a nurturing environment for children. We offer a wide range of materials and equipment tailored to specific age groups, whether in shared or permanent spaces, all in line with our comprehensive curriculum.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Identify materials and equipment for childcare programs that meet the needs of specific age groups in both shared or permanent space and align with the programs curriculum
- Give examples of ways to show respect for family differences.
- Identify how to respond to accidents and emergencies in a family child care program
- Family Childcare: Curriculum
- Identify the components of a safe and healthy family childcare environment for children
- Describe new methods to increase the positive emotional climate within a childcare program.
- Identify the different types of portfolios used in child care programs, and the appropriate portfolio components for each type.
- Describe how to use the Strengthening Families Self-Assessment for program improvement.
- Recognize informal and formal assessments to plan activities, individualize programs, and improve program quality.
- Identify a variety of marketing platforms to promote childcare programs.
- Identify statistics on child and family well-being in relation to home visiting programs.
- Demonstrate understanding of developing positive relationships with childcare families
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