Selecting Child Care Part 1 Kira Lindenmuth

Edited by Mrs. Teaford

Supplemental Child CareSupervision of young children by someone

other than the parents

Home-based Child CareThe least structured and demanding situation

located at home or the caregivers home.

NannyA trained professional who cares for a child

in the family home.

Au PairA young person from another country who

lives with a family and cares for their children

Family Child CareA homey setting where children enjoy

personal attention in small groups

Play groupsA time where friends or neighbors meet and

let the kids play together while watching

Child Care CenterProvide supervised group care and

socialization experiences with a trained staff.

Sliding ScaleA system for families whose income falls

below a certain level.Amount family pays for childcare is based on

the family income. Lower income families pay less for childcare.

LicensedWhen minimum

standards for health, safety, and staff are met.

Set by the Department of Public Welfare in PA.

AccreditationWhen a childcare program and facility meets

higher standards of quality (in the program offered and the staff training and qualifications).

KEYSTONE STARS is a group in Pennsylvania thatawards accreditation to childcare programs

NAEYCNational Association for the education of

young childrenA national group that accredites childcare

programs

Subsidized ChildcareChild care that is at least partially funded by

public or charitable funds to decrease its cost for parents.

Work Cited Hildbrand, Verna. “Parenting” Glencoe

Mcrgraw-hill, Peoria. 2000. print.