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Types of Early
Childhood Programs
Terms to Know Terms to Know
family child care home
child care centers
custodial care
Montessori approach
Head Start
school-age child care
programs
checking-in services
parent cooperatives
laboratory schools
universal pre-kindergarten
(UPK)
licensing rules and
regulations
child care license
accredited
Objectives Objectives
After studying this chapter, you will be able to
list and describe the various types of early childhood
programs available to parents and their children.
assess the advantages and disadvantages of each type of
program.
name the three types of center sponsorship.
explain steps families may take in choosing quality child care.
list indications of quality in early childhood programs.
recognize licensing rules and regulations that help keep
centers safe.
list the components of center accreditation.
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