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Week 2 Terms
Early Childhood Programs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Recognition that a program meets specific quality standards. |
| Child care center | A facility that provides care and education for groups of children. |
| Developmentally-appropriate practice | Teaching that matches children's ages, individual needs, cultures, and developmental levels. |
| Family child care | Care provided in a private home for a small group of children. |
| Head start | A federally funded program supporting school readiness and comprehensive family services. |
| Laboratory school | A school connected to a college or university that serves children and prepares future educators. |
| Licensing | Government regulation establishing minimum health, safety, staffing, and program standards. |
| Montessori education | A specific learning approach emphasizing hands-on experience, independence, choice, or program support. |
| Parent cooperative | A program in which families share responsibility for governance, volunteering, or program support. |
| School-age child care | Care and enrichment provided before or after school, during breaks, or in the summer. |
| School readiness | The knowledge, skills, behaviors, and development that help children participate successfully in school. |
| Tuition | Money paid for enrollment in an educational or child care program. |
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alejiah.barr
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