Why quality Why quality childcare is childcare is

neededneeded

Social ChangesWhat are some changes in our society that contribute to an increased need for quality childcare?

Social Changes•Mobile Society•Changed Values-more dual income families

Social Changes

•Smaller sized families

•Higher education for females

Social Changes•Takes more money to support a family•More single parent families

Social Changes

•Results in more children than ever in childcare.

•Changes in business policies

•Changes in childcare expectations.

What is What is quality quality

childcare ?childcare ?

Child Care FacilityAny arrangement that

provides care for more than 5 children, unrelated to the operator and that receive a payment, whether or not for profit.

Types of CC programs•Family Child Care•Child Care Facilities

profit or non-profit; faith-based; community

Types of CC programs

•High School: Cuda Care• College

•Lab Schools

•Montessori Schools

Types of CC programs•VPK (Voluntary- PreKindergarten•Head Start Programs

Types of CC programs•School Age Care

Extended day programs

Know Your Child Care Facility

Brochure which must be provided to the parents.

May be obtained from: http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/

trainingAvailable in

English and SpanishHINT: go to Useful Links on my website; click

on DCF and then search for this brochure.

Enrichment• Does anyone have extra credit to

share?

You can also download this brochure and put in your ISN for extra credit.

Early Childhood Professionals

•Childcare workers•Preschool teachers•Directors

•Nanny / Au pair

Early Childhood Professionals

•Entrepreneur •Licensing Specialist

•Kindergarten teachers

Written Response(Left side)

–If you were a parent, what is the most important feature you would look for in a childcare facility?