All program leaders in center and home environments need designated office space.

Identify the position in a child care program that is responsible for supervising the total program of the individual classroom.

If a child needs the help of a tutor, you may coordinate these services with a local tutoring agency.

The probationary employment period must always last a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 180 days.

Equipment in infant and toddler areas can be interchanged with equipment from the preschool rooms.

Identify the role that requires the least amount of education and experience.

Only staff members in direct contact with children need to have knowledge about the developmental characteristics of the children in the center.

Frustration is a common occurrence among young children and is seen often no matter how highly rated the program is.

At the beginning of employment, it is helpful to review both the goals and the basic philosophy of the center with the new employee.

In family child care homes, interactions between the provider and the children offer a rich opportunity for language and dialogue that is sometimes lacking in a much larger group of children.