Philosophers & Theorists
This philosopher said the child is born a blank slate.
John Locke
This term refers to acting responsibly and respectfully in your work with children.
Professionalism
This Colorado department licenses childcare centers and homes.
CDEC
This federal program started in 1965 to support children in low-income families.
Head Start
Care provided in someone’s home for a small number of children from different families.
Family childcare home
This theorist developed the stages of psychosocial development.
Erik Erikson
Sharing information about a child without parental consent violates this principle.
Confidentiality
This national association provides professional standards and ethics for early childhood educators.
NAYEC
During World War II, children often became this because parents worked.
Latch key children
Programs that operate before and after school for older children.
School-age care
The first public kindergarten in the U.S. was influenced by this German educator.
Froebel
When educators work together to solve a classroom challenge, this skill is being used.
Collaboration
This system rates the quality of early learning programs state by state.
QRIS/Colorado Shines
In 1954, families could deduct childcare expenses from taxes through this.
Education programs for children aged 3-5 with a school-ready curriculum.
Preschool