Last in four-part series on infant and toddler development, discusses professionalism in the context of required caregiving beliefs and practices in working with infants and toddlers. Presents four "common threads" of professionalism that transcend level of education and experience--specialized knowledge of children's development,…

Lawsuits filed against the New York City child care system are described as a prelude to necessary changes in the system. (GW)

The document is a catalog of behavioral objectives organized by units of instruction in occupational child care. Each of the 11 units contains an outline of the content, a goal statement, and general and specific objectives. The units were developed by teachers in summer workshops to provide: (1) a bank of objectives for task analyses and job…

The booklet is the fourth in a series on the ways that child care centers can contribute to the healthy growth and development of preschool children, and focused on is the prevention of bedlam. Bedlam in a child care center is seen to be caused by frustration, anger, too much noise, overstimulation, reaction to teacher, contagion, or change in…

Research on child care quality and experience in the field shows that the quality of working conditions are linked to a caregiver's ability to provide quality care. Noting that legal rights that generally apply to most child care teachers are not upheld in every workplace, this guide provides information on federal legal rights of child care…

Child care is an issue of profound significance for children and society, but it is faced with many unresolved difficulties. Children's Action Alliance in Arizona held a series of public forums around the state to give people a wider view of the child care dilemma and to provide a public hearing for those most affected by child care difficulties.…

Evaluation design decisions for a child care provider training program are discussed as a function of three characteristics: decentralization, local autonomy and multiple delivery strategies. While decentralized process data were gathered, only centralized outcome data were collected. The design decisions made were appropriate for such diverse…

Argues that child advocacy is a responsibility of day care center personnel and that caregivers must strive for recognition as professionals. (Author/DB)

Offers eight suggestions for child care center teachers recently promoted to supervisory positions. Considers the supervisor's need to make decisions, communicate, define expectations, stay connected with staff, create a culture that encourages new ideas, and set the tone for the work environment by example. (JPB)

In this paper I undertake a critical discourse analysis of the recent recruitment drive the Sure Start Unit has waged on Government web pages to encourage greater access to, and uptake of, careers in childcare. I argue that the messages inherent within the Sure Start Unit's rhetoric are laden with classed notions about who should enter the…

Students in the child care occupations course at Maine West High School, Des Plaines, Illinois, gain work experience through a school-operated preschool program and in a local elementary school. Schedules, program activities, grading, and selection processes are described. (Author/MW)

The author assesses F. Seidl's analysis (see EC 070 419) of the trend toward community oriented residential institutions as having positive implications for child care personnel. (GW)

Considers the salaries, status, and working conditions of child care employees. Wages in the field are low and fringe benefits are rare. Workers' frustrations with compensation and lack of opportunity for advancement are balanced by their strong satisfaction working with young children and their parents. (Author/LHW)

Article describes the Child Development Associate Consortium which is to develop a prototype system for assessing the competence of and for the credentialling of qualified'' child care and early education personnel. (Authors/CB)