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Zeece, Pauline Davey – Child Care Information Exchange, 1994
Notes the difficulty of developing and managing a child care business well. Describes Sharlit and McConnell's (1989) five-phase model of business growth as it might apply to a growing child care program. The phases of development described are creativity; direction; delegation; coordination; and collaboration. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Day Care, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Models
Jaffe, Ken – Child Care Information Exchange, 1998
Reports on developments regarding the expansion, quality enhancement, and identification of effective child care models around the world. Notes that several countries that have made substantial progress in developing innovative child care strategies are in the process of refining and broadening their programs. Highlights the program improvements…
Descriptors: Day Care, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries
Heath, Frances – Child Care Information Exchange, 1996
Advocates the creation of an "at-home" environment in after-school programs to encourage children to wind down after active days and to make child care a place of security, love, and fun. Suggests that a quiet environment, snacks, homework, puzzles and games, outdoor or gymnasium play comprise an effective after-school program. (KDFB)
Descriptors: After School Programs, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment, Program Design
Powers, Julie – Child Care Information Exchange, 1996
Describes the importance of creating an organizational structure where adult staff in child care settings can work together in teams. Argues that team building requires a climate of caring with respect for all views, support, trust, and a relaxed environment. Also proposes that a commitment to encouraging ideas, professionalism, and growth is…
Descriptors: Collegiality, Cooperation, Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs
Browne, Carol S.; Martin, Heather M. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1996
Explores the advantages of beginning or continuing a home visitation program as a method for developing positive school-home relationships. Reveals that home visitation is not widely practiced due to unavailable or uncooperative parents, lack of time, and safety concerns. Addresses strategies to overcome obstacles and program management concerns.…
Descriptors: Children, Family School Relationship, High Risk Students, Home Programs
Miller, Karen – Child Care Information Exchange, 1995
Discusses issues of concern related to children who spend long days in childcare centers. Suggests that mother-child attachment is the biggest concern, and that consistent long days for babies require special planning for both parents and teachers. Suggestions for reducing children's stress in these situations by making life predictable and calm…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Role, Child Development, Day Care
Werner, Soni – Child Care Information Exchange, 1996
Provides direction to child care center directors in conducting a climate survey which can indicate quality and staff morale problems with measures of motivation, commitment, satisfaction/dissatisfaction, responsibility, and staff concerns. Presents advice on the construct, administering, interpretation, and reporting of findings to avoid serious…
Descriptors: Day Care, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assessment