The Essentials

Marie L. Masterson, Lisa M. Ginet

ISBN 10: 1938113357 / ISBN 13: 9781938113352

Published by National Association for the Education of Young Children, US, 2018

About this Item

Helpful information for all family child care providers including:Tips and strategies to help develop and manage a well-organized businessWays to maximize dual-use spaces and enhance learning materials and routinesGuidelines and tips to help balance home and professional needsCreative ideas to boost children's learningPractical information to help you build positive and meaningful relationships with familiesExpand your knowledge and skills to meet the needs of children and their families.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781938113352

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Essentials
• Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children, US
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1938113357
• ISBN 13: 9781938113352
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

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 

Expand your knowledge and skills with the guidance in this resource to effectively offer the highest quality early care and education to children ages birth through 8.

About the Authors

Marie L. Masterson, PhD, is Director of Quality Assessment at McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, where she oversees evaluation for Illinois’ quality rating and improvement system. Marie is an educational consultant to state departments of education, schools, child care centers, and social service and parenting organizations. She is a national speaker, child behavior expert, researcher, and author of multiple books and articles that address behavior guidance, early care and education, parenting, and high-quality teaching.

Lisa M. Ginet, EdD, is the director of Erikson Institute’s Early Math Collaborative. She has been an early childhood educator for more than three decades—as a professional educator as a classroom teacher, child care provider, parent educator, home visitor, teacher trainer, and adjunct faculty.