Individuals that are in a position of power must have the proper people skills. People skills are when individuals have the ability to communicate effectively in a positive fashion with their employees. People skills are very important because as we all know it is not what you say that matters all the time, but howContinue reading “People Skills”
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The Importance of Curriculum
Early childhood centers were developed to provide young children with age appropriate activities to promote their growth and development. Curriculum provides a developmental framework for lesson plans. Curriculum also provides a diagram for early childhood professionals to utilize when interacting with children and families. It is important for educators to recognize and incorporate age appropriateContinue reading “The Importance of Curriculum”
Play Based Programs
The early childhood field provides many avenues for individuals to make a difference in a child’s life. The task of early childhood educators is for individuals in the field to focus on the development of the whole child. They have to understand and recognize the importance of the developmental years in a child’s life. IContinue reading “Play Based Programs”
Are You Ready for Your Licensing Inspection?
If you are not ready for your licensing inspection is it because you do not feel prepared? Is this your first licensing inspection? Are you new to the center? Or is your program director on vacation? If you find yourself in any of the above mentioned situations I have listed ways to reduce any anxiety or frustrationContinue reading “Are You Ready for Your Licensing Inspection?”
Does your center have a written policy for staff and parents related to releasing children to an intoxicated parent?
Every early childhood center should have a written policy with procedures that outline and explain the actions that will be taken when and if a parent arrives at the center to pick up their child, and they appear to be intoxicated or under the influence. Before writing the policy and procedures they should be discussedContinue reading “Does your center have a written policy for staff and parents related to releasing children to an intoxicated parent?”