Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education - correct answer-education and child care services provided for children from birth to the age of 8 professionals - correct answer-members of an occupational group that make decisions based on a specialized body of knowledge, continue to learn throughout their careers, and are committed to meeting the needs of others National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - correct answer-the worlds largest organization of early childhood educators, whose mission is to act on behalf of the needs and interest of children from birth to age 8. NAEYC establishes standards for teacher preparation and accreditation of early childhood programs child care center - correct answer-group program that provides care and education for young children during the hours that their parents are employed family child care home - correct answer-child care in which caregivers provide care in their own homes for a small group of children, often multi-age groups. preschool - correct answer-educational programs serving 3 and 4 year olds delivered under various sponsorships parent cooperative - correct answer-preschool program owned operated, and partially staffed by parents