Exam 3: Choices: Schools and Programs

A proprietary school is also termed a __________ program.

Matching a.a child care center or preschool organized as an extension of the educational program of a church b.a nonprofit enterprise owned by all the parents who currently have children enrolled c.business corporation operating multiple schools at different sites d.on- or off-site child care facilities supported by a company or other business e.child care service provided in a private residence f.school owned by one or more individuals and established both to provide a community service and to make a profit for the owners g.an early childhood center that is part of the instructional program of a college or university h.an information service for parents seeking child care i.a plan, offered by some companies, that allows parents to choose assistance for child care as a benefit j.a curriculum that supports children's development and learning through key experiences in an active learning environment k.Head Start program serving children from birth through age three l.their primary purpose is to provide an enriched educational experience for children before they are old enough to attend elementary school m.known for quality of care, availability, affordability and fees based on family income. -for-profit proprietary school

Directors of all-day child care centers have the same management problems as directors of half-day schools.

Describe the kinds of services businesses may provide for their employees in response to family needs.

Military-based child care is based on principles of quality, including staff training.

The characteristics of a child care center are partly determined by the sponsorship of the program.

A resource and referral service provided by some businesses helps employees find appropriate child care arrangements.

A family child care home is usually licensed to supervise three or four children.

Child care centers are often publicly funded and are may be adjunct to the local school system.

Describe is the overall goal of Head Start programs?

Individuals who care for a single child or family child care providers are capable of providing quality care.

Child care corporations are

Employer-sponsored programs may include an on-site child care center as well as __________, and __________.

The type of nonprofit school owned by parents of participating children is called a/an __________ school.

Early Head Start was established to serve children from birth to __________ years.

Matching a.a child care center or preschool organized as an extension of the educational program of a church b.a nonprofit enterprise owned by all the parents who currently have children enrolled c.business corporation operating multiple schools at different sites d.on- or off-site child care facilities supported by a company or other business e.child care service provided in a private residence f.school owned by one or more individuals and established both to provide a community service and to make a profit for the owners g.an early childhood center that is part of the instructional program of a college or university h.an information service for parents seeking child care i.a plan, offered by some companies, that allows parents to choose assistance for child care as a benefit j.a curriculum that supports children's development and learning through key experiences in an active learning environment k.Head Start program serving children from birth through age three l.their primary purpose is to provide an enriched educational experience for children before they are old enough to attend elementary school m.known for quality of care, availability, affordability and fees based on family income. -laboratory school

Profit-making corporations are the largest operators of all-day centers.

Children of working parents in the United States are most often cared for by

Quality child care should include collaboration with parents concerning __________ and __________.

A large number of child care centers are operated by profit-making corporations.