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The Essentials
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31 August 2018

Basic, practical information for your family child care program
Family child care homes are a vital part of child care, serving nearly 3 million children in the United States. This book lays the groundwork family child care providers need to run a successful program in a warm, welcoming setting for children and their families.
Find out more about how to:
- Develop and manage a well-organized family child care program
- Nurture children’s learning and development in multiage groups
- Intentionally use positive guidance and encourage healthy social interactions
- Foster strong partnerships with families
- Balance your personal and professional needs
EDUCATION / Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten), Pre-school & kindergarten, EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, EDUCATION / Learning Styles, Teacher training, Educational psychology, Early childhood care & education
- Foreword
- About This Book
- Chapter 1: What Is Family Child Care?
- Chapter 2: Building Your Family Child Care Business
- Chapter 3: Learning Spaces in Family Child Care
- Chapter 4: Teaching in High-Quality Family Child Care
- Chapter 5: Professional and Program Growth
- In Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- References