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Why Many Child Care Providers Are Rated So Low.
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Bye, Elizabeth A.; And Others – Young Children, 1995
Five articles respond to the Child Centers study in this issue: (1) discusses reasons why child care providers are rated low; (2) suggests heeding constructive recommendations made by the study team; (3) analyzes impact of mediocre care on black children; (4) examines effect of making the study public; and (5) presents study findings that reflect…
Descriptors: Blacks, Day Care Centers, Day Care Effects, Program Improvement
Linking Research to Best Practice: University Laboratory Schools in Early Childhood Education
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Harms, Thelma; Tracy, Rebecca – Young Children, 2006
This article presents a brief history of the Berkeley Child Study Center from the establishment of the Institute of Child Welfare in 1928. The authors review the center's more than 75 years of continuous service as a laboratory preschool. With its careful attention to staffing and its philosophy of giving priority to children's free activity and…
Descriptors: Laboratory Schools, Child Welfare, Early Childhood Education, Teacher Student Ratio
FYI. Making Schools Ready.
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Young Children, 1990
The National Association of Elementary School Principals has developed standards designed to help schools and school districts meet their obligations to parents of young children. Four of the group's recommendations are offered. (DG)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Individual Needs, Learning Experience, Play
High Quality Infant Toddler Care: Issues and Dilemmas.
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Honig, Alice S. – Young Children, 1985
Considers issues that challenge parents and professionals faced with the need for infant group care: nurturing in the infant caregiver, staff stability, economics of staff/infant ratios, the role of language in caregiving, altruism in babies, group versus individual time, control and power issues, caregiver training, and "people…
Descriptors: Altruism, Caregiver Training, Child Caregivers, Day Care
Preschoolers and Academics: Some Thoughts.
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Schickedanz, Judith – Young Children, 1990
Home-based and school-based literacy programs are analyzed. Creative play in home-based programs is contrasted to play in the teacher-directed school. School-based literacy programs that embed academic skills in meaningful experiences are advocated. Other desirable qualities of literacy programs are considered. (DG)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Early Childhood Education, Family School Relationship, Kindergarten Children
Innovation in Early Intervention for Children in Families with Low Incomes--Lessons from the Chicago Child-Parent Centers.
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Reynolds, Arthur J.; Miedel, Wendy T.; Mann, Emily A. – Young Children, 2000
Notes that early childhood intervention is receiving renewed national attention and presents highlights of the Chicago Child-Parent Center (CPC) program. Notes that the center-based CPC features a structured and diverse set of language-based instructional activities, lower than average child-to-teacher ratios, multifaceted parent participation…
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention
Child Care Center Licensing Standards in the United States: 1981 to 1995.
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Snow, Charles W.; And Others – Young Children, 1996
Studied child care quality indicators via a comparison of state child care licensing requirements in three areas: child staff ratio, group size, and caregiver educational requirements. Compared these data to 1981 data to assess changes in licensing regulations. Found both positive and negative changes and that regulations vary greatly state by…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Certification, Child Caregivers, Class Size
Teachers' Interactions with Children: Why Are They So Important? Research in Review.
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Kontos, Susan; Wilcox-Herzog, Amanda – Young Children, 1997
Reviews research demonstrating a positive relationship between children's quality interactions with teachers and their enhanced cognitive, socio-emotional, and language development. Discusses most frequently studied aspects of teacher behavior including roles, sensitivity/detachment, involvement and teacher talk. Describes influences on…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Caregivers, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Needs