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substance that makes up 94% of a pumpkin
Water
Federal program that sets quality standards for early care and education for children from families with low income
What is Head Start?
A curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional development, positive guidance, and family engagement is called this.
What is the Pyramid Model?
Early childhood directors must supervise staff and maintain this to track children’s progress.
What are records or documentation?
A basic practice that helps prevent the spread of germs in child care.
What is handwashing?
showy insect that flies south to Mexico in the fall
Monarch Butterflies
Teachers should create these, which outline the goals, activities, and materials for learning experiences.
What are lesson plans?
A term for leadership that involves coaching, mentoring, and supporting staff growth.
What is instructional or transformational leadership?
Early childhood centers must have these in place for urgent situations like fires or natural disasters.
What are emergency plans or drills?
goofy-sounding name of a male wild turkey's appendage hanging from the top of their beak
Snood
Licensing agencies typically require that child care providers complete these to maintain safety and compliance.
What are trainings or professional development?
This type of assessment involves observing children in their everyday routines.
What is authentic assessment?
Directors create these to ensure the center runs smoothly and staff meet professional standards.
What are policies and procedures?
This type of injury prevention includes checking playgrounds, toys, and classroom spaces regularly.
What is safety inspection or risk assessment?
September 22nd
To legally operate a child care program, directors must obtain this from their state.
What is a child care license?
Ensuring materials and activities are appropriate for children’s ages and abilities is known as this.
What is developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)?
To manage budgets, directors must track these two categories to make informed financial decisions.
What are expenses and revenue?
Staff should be trained in this life-saving procedure for cardiac arrest emergencies.
What is CPR?
The year Starbucks released the first Pumpkin Spice Latte
2003
These checks are required for all staff to ensure children’s safety before they begin working in a center.
What are background checks or fingerprinting?
Recording children’s progress over time helps staff adjust teaching and support, often through this type of documentation.
What are portfolios or observation notes?
Building partnerships with caregivers and the larger community is part of this broader role of a director.
What is family and community engagement?
Ensuring children with allergies have proper plans and medications on hand involves creating this type of document.
What is a health care plan or individualized medical plan?