Case Study on a Day Care
NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, BEHAVIOURAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Behavioural Sciences Department
GROUP PROJECT
Presented in Partial Fulfilment of the Course:
PSYC221: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Table of Contents
Introduction
Space and Equipment
Caregivers’ Credentials/Qualifications
Programme Activities
Teacher-Child Relationships
Recommendations
Closing Remarks
Introduction
When couples are engaging in family planning, there are several things that they have to take into consideration. One such thing is the care of the child or children when it is time for them to return to work. A common option over the years has been that of the day care or child care center. Parents today are realizing the importance of daycare centers in their children’s development. They are looking for daycare centers that not only will take care of their child while they are away but also will provide quality, real-life learning opportunities and experiences. These learning opportunities will ensure that children are prepared not only for their academic life in school but also for real life situations outside the daycare center and their own homes. There are five basic categories of day cares: Child care centers, educational day care, family day care, non-profit day care and subsidized day care. A child care center is a large day-care provider and is often franchised under a brand name. They often have extensive facilities, including swimming pools and large playgrounds. They also provide day care for multiple ages divided into smaller groups by age. Educational day cares are intended to provide children with pre-school learning and skills to prepare her for kindergarten or elementary school. They strive to provide children with rounded spiritual, physical, mental and emotional support to prepare them for life 's challenges. A family day care is provided in the care-giver
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, BEHAVIOURAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Behavioural Sciences Department
GROUP PROJECT
Presented in Partial Fulfilment of the Course:
PSYC221: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Table of Contents
Introduction
Space and Equipment
Caregivers’ Credentials/Qualifications
Programme Activities
Teacher-Child Relationships
Recommendations
Closing Remarks
Introduction
When couples are engaging in family planning, there are several things that they have to take into consideration. One such thing is the care of the child or children when it is time for them to return to work. A common option over the years has been that of the day care or child care center. Parents today are realizing the importance of daycare centers in their children’s development. They are looking for daycare centers that not only will take care of their child while they are away but also will provide quality, real-life learning opportunities and experiences. These learning opportunities will ensure that children are prepared not only for their academic life in school but also for real life situations outside the daycare center and their own homes. There are five basic categories of day cares: Child care centers, educational day care, family day care, non-profit day care and subsidized day care. A child care center is a large day-care provider and is often franchised under a brand name. They often have extensive facilities, including swimming pools and large playgrounds. They also provide day care for multiple ages divided into smaller groups by age. Educational day cares are intended to provide children with pre-school learning and skills to prepare her for kindergarten or elementary school. They strive to provide children with rounded spiritual, physical, mental and emotional support to prepare them for life 's challenges. A family day care is provided in the care-giver
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