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ECE 2 Target Stn 11
ECE2-11 Licensing and Accreditation
Term | Definition |
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Credential | a formal degree or certificate that shows someone is qualified to run a workplace or business. (ie. CDA Child Development Associate, Early Childhood Education Bachelors) |
Qualification | A certain skill or ability that makes someone capable of working well with children. |
Regulation | Laws that guide what must be done or not done in caring for children. |
License | Certificate / certification saying you meet the minimum requirements to care for children as a business. |
Accreditation | Certified by a professional organization as meeting high standards to offer a business that serves children ie: QR or NAEYC |
Legislation | Laws that govern daycare and preschool providers |
Minimum Operation Standards | Least amount or minimum rules you must follow |
Best Practice | What research shows is the most effective way to handle situations or teach children |
Observation | A method or gathering information or data. Can be used to evaluate a school or daycare or a specific teacher or student. |
Creative Curriculum | A specific curriculum intended to train children through interest areas with specific learning goals and social opportunities. |
Home Center | Daycare or business that takes place at someone's home |
High Scope | an approach to early childhood learning that focuses on active learning |
Head Start | Low income families participate and in to attempt to break the pattern on poverty; focuses on literacy and preparing children well for school. |
Montessori | a method of teaching and learning developed in early 1900's; children learn practical tasks ie: to clean up after themselves and learn through all senses |
Private Preschool | Owned by an individual or a church, not by a company |
Reggio Emilia | an approach to early childcare that involves a great deal or art and freedom for children to seek knowledge based on curiosity. |
Bright from the Start Curriculum | Early childhood curriculum designed by the state of Georgia to help children get ready for kindergarten GELDS |
Ratio limits | depending on age, there must be a particular number of adults per group of children for the protection of the children |
Center Evaluation | A Daycare or Preschool being recorded, watched or graded on how well the business is operating |