Setting Up for Family Child Care
A family child care home is a unique environment for early childhood education. Part home, part child care program, it provides both a natural environment for learning and special challenges that stem from trying to combine the two. Here are some resources that will help you work through those challenges to create a positive learning environment, plan your day, and establish a weekly schedule that responds to children's changing interests and abilities. By developing consistent routines and creating a nurturing environment that is conducive to learning, you'll ensure that children's basic needs are met and help them feel secure enough to explore new ideas with confidence.
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