Selecting Child Care Part 1
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Selecting Child Care Part 1 Kira Lindenmuth
Edited by Mrs. Teaford
Supplemental Child CareSupervision of young children by someone
other than the parents
Home-based Child CareThe least structured and demanding situation
located at home or the caregivers home.
NannyA trained professional who cares for a child
in the family home.
Au PairA young person from another country who
lives with a family and cares for their children
Family Child CareA homey setting where children enjoy
personal attention in small groups
Play groupsA time where friends or neighbors meet and
let the kids play together while watching
Child Care CenterProvide supervised group care and
socialization experiences with a trained staff.
Sliding ScaleA system for families whose income falls
below a certain level.Amount family pays for childcare is based on
the family income. Lower income families pay less for childcare.
LicensedWhen minimum
standards for health, safety, and staff are met.
Set by the Department of Public Welfare in PA.
AccreditationWhen a childcare program and facility meets
higher standards of quality (in the program offered and the staff training and qualifications).
KEYSTONE STARS is a group in Pennsylvania thatawards accreditation to childcare programs
NAEYCNational Association for the education of
young childrenA national group that accredites childcare
programs
Subsidized ChildcareChild care that is at least partially funded by
public or charitable funds to decrease its cost for parents.
Work Cited Hildbrand, Verna. “Parenting” Glencoe
Mcrgraw-hill, Peoria. 2000. print.