Types of Programs
A class or program preceding kindergarten for children
What is Pre-K?
Provides child care related technical assistance and resources.
What are Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agencies?
Plans activities for children in a creative learning environment.
Who are Classroom Teachers?
All caregivers and substitute staff who count in staff/child ratios must have at least ___________.
What is a High School Diploma or Equivalent?
Early childhood education includes children ages birth to _______.
What is eight years of age?
A non-residential building where at least one child receives child care from a provider while unattended by a parent, guardian, or custodian.
What are Child Care Centers?
Offers scholarships for eligible candidates who are seeking CDA credentials, Associate degrees, and Bachelor degrees in Early Childhood Education.
What is T.E.A.C.H.?
Manages the program and leads the staff with daily operations.
Who are Administrators/Directors?
Lead teachers must have a minimum of a current _________, Associates degree,or a Bachelors degree in any field that includes at least 15 credit hours related to Early Childhood Education.
What is a CDA (Child Development Associate)?
Children ages 6 and 7 would attend this program prior to the start of their school day
What is Before and After School?
Provides a more natural environment for the care of young children that is seen as more friendly and comfortable by parents.
What are Family Child Care Homes?
A federal program designed to help income-eligible families pay for child care.
What is CCDF? (Child Care Development Fund)
Those who educate the personnel working in settings with young children
Who are Instructors/ Trainers?
*Will accept Professional Development Coordinators
Awards the CDA credential
Who is the Council for Professional Recognition?
4:1
5:1
10:1
15:1
What are ratios?
Regulated by the state but with minimum regulatory requirements.
What are Unlicensed Registered Ministries?
Federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers
What is CACFP/Food Program?
Provides resources, training, and technical assistance to teachers and programs to support the use of best practices in a particular area.
Who are TA/Topic Specialists?
True or False? All directors must be at least 21 years old, be present on-site for a minimum of 25 hours per week, and have a higher education degree from an accredited college or university
What is FALSE?
All directors must be at least 21 years old, be present on-site for a minimum of 30 hours per week, and have a higher education degree from an accredited college or university
Child Care Resource and Referral Agency offering services to Hamilton, Hendricks, and Marion County
Who is Child Care Answers?
Serves 3- and 4-year-old children from low-income families in both center-based and home-based settings, while also providing resources and support for families
What is Head Start?
Number of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies in Indiana
What is Five?
Involves visiting programs to assess their compliance with applicable standards
Who are Regulators?
A Family Child Care Provider has____ years to complete their CDA upon licensure
What is three?
__________is defined as consultation provided either on the phone, by email, or on-site that occurs in response to a staff question, an observation occurring during an on-site visit, or as part of a quality improvement activity*
What is Technical Assistance (TA)?