GUIDELINES FOR EARLY LEARNING IN CHILD CARE HOME …
GUIDELINES FOR
EARLY LEARNING IN CHILD CARE HOME SETTINGS
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Sacramento, 2010
GUIDELINES FOR
EARLY LEARNING IN CHILD CARE HOME SETTINGS
Publishing Information
Guidelines for Early Learning in Child Care Home Settings was developed by the Child Development Division of the California Department of Education (CDE), under contract with the American Institutes for Research (AIR), the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network (CCCRRN), and the WestEd Center for Child and Family Studies (WestEd). The document was edited by John McLean, working in cooperation with Tom Cole, Consultant, Child Development Division. It was prepared for printing by the staff of CDE Press: Cheryl McDonald created and prepared the cover and interior design; Jeannette Reyes typeset the document. It was published by the California Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-5901. The document was distributed under the provisions of the Library Distribution Act and Government Code Section 11096.
? 2010 by the California Department of Education All rights reserved
ISBN 978-0-8011-1699-5
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Notice
The guidance in Guidelines for Early Learning in Child Care Home Settings is not binding on local educational agencies or other entities. Except for the statutes, regulations, and court decisions that are referenced herein, the document is exemplary, and compliance with it is not mandatory. (See Education Code Section 33308.5.)
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Contents
A Message from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction............... v Acknowledgments..................................................................................... vi
Introduction............................................................................................... 1 Development of the Guidelines.............................................................2 How the Guidelines Can Benefit the Children in Your Care.................3 How the Guidelines Can Improve Your Service to Families...................3 How the Guidelines Can Improve Your Work Life................................3 Early Childhood Experiences and the Learning Process.........................4 Other Perspectives on Home-Based Child Care....................................7 Document Organization.......................................................................9
Chapter 1. The Home-Based Child Care Provider: Roles and Relationships.....................................................................11 The Home-Based Child Care Provider as Caregiver............................13 The Home-Based Child Care Provider as Teacher...............................17 The Home-Based Child Care Provider as Family Partner....................26
Chapter 2. The Home as a Caring and Learning Environment...............35 Welcoming Children into a Safe and Healthy Home..........................36 Addressing Cultural Diversity.............................................................47 Including Children with Disabilities or Other Special Needs..............56
Chapter 3. Developing a Home-Based Curriculum.................................63 Social and Emotional Development....................................................68 Language and Literacy Development..................................................80 Mathematics Learning and Development............................................91 Cognitive Development (Thinking Skills).........................................100 Creativity and Self-Expression...........................................................103 Physical and Motor Development.....................................................107 Summary of an Effective Curriculum................................................112
Chapter 4. Professional Development for Home-Based Child Care Providers........................................................................113 Make the Children Your Top Priority................................................115 Be Aware of Legal Requirements and Responsibilities.......................116 Consider the Benefits of Ongoing Training and Education...............119 Participate in a Child Care Association and/or a Network of Home-Based Child Care Providers............................................126 Develop a Plan for Improving Your Child Care Program..................129 Follow Best Business Practices...........................................................133 Take Care of Yourself........................................................................134
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Chapter 5. Home-Based Child Care as Part of an Early Learning System...............................................................................135 Growing Emphasis on Home-Based Care.........................................136 California's Early Learning and Development System.......................139 Concluding Thoughts.......................................................................146
Appendixes A. Additional Resources...................................................................149 B. Applicable Laws...........................................................................157 C. Talking with Parents When Concerns Arise.................................162 D. Summary of the Guidelines.........................................................171 E. Summary of the California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations....................................................174 F. Summary of the California Preschool Learning Foundations.......176
References. ............................................................................................. 196
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