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    This document summarizes key points from Chapter One of an early childhood education textbook. It defines early childhood as birth to 9 years old and lists ways social and economic changes have increased the need for childcare, such as growth in diversity and the economy. It describes benefits companies gain from providing childcare like reduced absenteeism and improved recruitment. It distinguishes between nannies, who work in homes, and au pairs, who temporarily live with families. The primary role of licensing specialists is to protect children's health and safety in childcare centers. Early childhood education prepares one for jobs like parent educator or children's instructor. The CDA credential can be obtained in four settings. A nurturing environment promotes child development. Time

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    This document summarizes key points from Chapter One of an early childhood education textbook. It defines early childhood as birth to 9 years old and lists ways social and economic changes have increased the need for childcare, such as growth in diversity and the economy. It describes benefits companies gain from providing childcare like reduced absenteeism and improved recruitment. It distinguishes between nannies, who work in homes, and au pairs, who temporarily live with families. The primary role of licensing specialists is to protect children's health and safety in childcare centers. Early childhood education prepares one for jobs like parent educator or children's instructor. The CDA credential can be obtained in four settings. A nurturing environment promotes child development. Time

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    This document summarizes key points from Chapter One of an early childhood education textbook. It defines early childhood as birth to 9 years old and lists ways social and economic changes have increased the need for childcare, such as growth in diversity and the economy. It describes benefits companies gain from providing childcare like reduced absenteeism and improved recruitment. It distinguishes between nannies, who work in homes, and au pairs, who temporarily live with families. The primary role of licensing specialists is to protect children's health and safety in childcare centers. Early childhood education prepares one for jobs like parent educator or children's instructor. The CDA credential can be obtained in four settings. A nurturing environment promotes child development. Time

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    Unit One – Chapter One

    1. What period is covered in the category of early childhood?


     The period that is covered in the category of early childhood is birth to nine
    years of age.
    2. List two ways that social and economic changes have created a need for more child care
    services.
     The ways that social and economic changes have created a need for more child
    care services is the growth in cultural diversity, family life, the economy, and
    public support.
    3. Why do companies provide child care?
     Companies provide childcare because it provides tangible payoffs, positive
    effects on recruitment, job satisfaction, loyalty, and productivity, it also reduces
    turnover absenteeism, it provides better public relations, tax benefits, ease of
    scheduling and improved quality of the workforce. Companies provide on-site
    child care because it provides the opportunity to observe and interact with
    children during lunch, ability to feed or breast feed infants, save time in the
    drop-off and pick-up process, ability to attend celebrations and birthdays.
    4. What is the difference between a nanny and an au pair?
     The difference between a nanny and an au pair is the nanny provides care in the
    child’s home. Depending on the parents’ needs nannies live in the families’ home
    or on their own. In addition to their wages, they may receive health insurance,
    paid holidays, and room and board. An au pair is a person from another country
    who temporarily lives with a family and performs tasks similar to those of a
    nanny. In exchange for weekly pay, room, board, transportation, and an
    opportunity to learn the family’s language, the au pair provides child care and
    may do homework.
    5. What is the primary function of a licensing specialist?
     The primary function of a licensing specialist is to protect and promote the
    health, safety, and welfare of children attending centers.
    6. Give two job opportunities in which education in early childhood is helpful. Explain how
    a background in early childhood is helpful in those jobs.
     One job in early childhood that would be helpful would be a parent educator
    because you would work with the parent to help them learn competent and
    confident parenting skills. Another job in early childhood that would be helpful is
    a community recreation leader and children’s art, dance, music, and sports
    instructor because you would be able to create television shows, books, toys,
    music, and magazines for young children.
    7. List the four distinct settings for which a CDA Credential may be obtained.
     The four distinct settings for which a CDA Credential may be obtained is from
    center-based infant/toddler programs, center-based preschool programs, family
    child care homes, and home visitor programs.
    8. How does the environment affect a child’s development?
     The environment affects a child’s development by allowing the child to gain
    knowledge and develop new skills. When developing the learning environment
    for children it must provide encouragement to independently experiment,
    explore, and manipulate.
    9. What type of skills is needed to help teachers work smarter not harder?
     The type of skills that are needed to help teachers work smarter not harder are
    time management skills.
    10. What is the name of the largest professional organization for teachers of young
    children?
     The largest professional organization in early childhood is the National
    Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
    11. Why should teachers develop a style that suites their personalities?
     Teachers should develop a style that suits their personality because they will feel
    more comfortable as well as find more enjoyment in their profession.
    12. Give two common characteristics of successful early childhood teachers and explain why
    the characteristics are helpful.
     One common characteristic of successful early childhood teacher is passion for
    children. Having a passion for children is helpful because it helps children
    develop intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Another common characteristic
    of successful early childhood teachers is patience. Having patience is helpful
    because it helps the children grow and learn while building their self-esteem.

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