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As society evolves, the demand for quality childcare has increased significantly. Factors such as more dual-income families, higher education among women, and the rise of single-parent households contribute to this need. Families are smaller and financial demands are higher, highlighting the importance of dependable childcare options. Quality childcare facilities, including family care, nonprofit providers, and educational programs, play a crucial role in child development. Understanding what quality childcare entails is vital for parents navigating these changes in a mobile and dynamic society.
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Social Changes What are some changes in our society that contribute to an increased need for quality childcare?
Social Changes • Mobile Society • Changed Values-more dual income families
Social Changes • Higher education for females • Smaller sized families
Social Changes • Takes more money to support a family • More single parent families
Social Changes • Changes in business policies • Results in more children than ever in childcare. • Changes in childcare expectations.
Child Care Facility Any arrangement that provides care for more than 5 children, unrelated to the operator and that receive a payment, whether or not for profit.
Types of CC programs • Family Child Care • Child Care Facilities profit or non-profit; faith-based; community
Types of CC programs • Lab Schools • College • High School: Cuda Care • Montessori Schools
Types of CC programs • VPK (Voluntary- PreKindergarten • Head Start Programs
Types of CC programs • School Age Care Extended day programs
Know Your Child Care Facility Brochure which must be provided to the parents. May be obtained from: www.myflorida.com/childcare/ Available in English and Spanish
Enrichment • Does anyone have extra credit to share? You can also download this brochure and put in your ISN for extra credit.
Early Childhood Professionals • Nanny / Au pair • Childcare workers • Preschool teachers • Directors
Early Childhood Professionals • Kindergarten teachers • Entrepreneur • Licensing Specialist
Written Response (Left side) • If you were a parent, what is the most important feature you would look for in a childcare facility?