what is the caregiver to child ratio for new born to 18 months?
1:4
about what percent of U.S children not yet in kindergarten are in some type of child care?
60%
stay at home parents may suffer physical and emotional strain
TRUE
Infants need consistent caregiving to develop _____ and secure attachments
Trust
What is child care?
The care of children by a day-care center, babysitter, or other provider while parents are working
what is the caregiver to child ratio for 2 years of age?
1:6
More than 50% of babies are in child care more than ____ hours a week?
30
child care centers are most likely to be the most expensive option
FALSE
shy children experience more ___ in child care
Stress
When did child care start?
1860's
what is the caregiver to child ratio for 3 years of age?
1:10
the brain grows over 90% between what ages?
0-5
Higher quality centers effect children with better cognitive and language development
TRUE
Positive interactions with others, self-regulate their ____ , understand and express their ____
Behavior
feelings
What skills are needed for childcare?
1) patience
2) communication skills
3) decision making skills
What is the ratio in a school aged classroom with one child who has not gone to Kindergarten yet?
1:10
On average, what percentage of children who attend U-GRO meet or exceed PA standards for kindergarten readiness?
94.8%
There is written curriculum based upon the ages and interests of each child
TRUE
Cognitive and Language Development
Observe, ask questions, and solve problems based on what they ____ and ____
see and hear
why has the need for child care risen?
the number of families with two working parents has increased
what is the caregiver to child ratio for school aged children?
1:12
on average how much do you think all families spend of their monthly income on child care?
7.8%
Quality childcare has Health and safety policy procedures
TRUE
Physical well-being and motor development:
____ motor skills
_____ motor skills
Fine motor skills
Gross motor skills
In what year did the U-GRO York center open for enrollment?
1996