The Essentials: Providing High-Quality Family Child Care [Paperback]

Basic, practical information for your family child care programFamily child care homes are a vital part of child care, serving nearly 3 million children in the United States. This book lays the groundwork family child care providers need to run a successful program in a warm, welcoming setting for children and their families. Find out more about how to- Develop and manage a well-organized family child care program- Nurture childrens learning and development in multiage groups- Intentionally use positive guidance and encourage healthy social interactions- Foster strong partnerships with families- Balance your personal and professional needsExpand your knowledge and skills with the guidance in this resource to effectively offer the highest quality early care and education to children ages birth through 8.Basic, practical information for your family child care programFamily child care homes are a vital part of child care, serving nearly 3 million children in the United States. This book lays the groundwork family child care providers need to run a successful program in a warm, welcoming setting for children and their families. Find out more about how to- Develop and manage a well-organized family child care program- Nurture childrens learning and development in multiage groups- Intentionally use positive guidance and encourage healthy social interactions- Foster strong partnerships with families- Balance your personal and professional needsExpand your knowledge and skills with the guidance in this resource to effectively offer the highest quality early care and education to children ages birth through 8.Excellent, easy-to-read introductions to the core concepts of early childhood education. Each book describes core concepts and makes them meaningful to everyday practice for teachers.The National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) defines family child care as the business of child care and the practice of early care and education in the program providers home (lĂ$